Ep 22. The Not So Popular Mechanics
- TVG
- February 19, 1973
- 25 min
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7.0 (26)
Lucy Carmichael, played by legendary comedienne Lucille Ball, is back again in this episode of Here's Lucy! In season 5 episode 22, entitled "The Not So Popular Mechanics," Lucy finds herself caught in a hilarious game of one-upmanship with Harry, her brother-in-law and co-owner of the company she works for.
When Harry shows off his new invention, a machine that can sort and deliver packages at lightning speed, Lucy is determined to prove that she can build a machine that's even better. She enlists the help of her son, Craig, and together they set out to construct the ultimate package delivery machine.
Of course, things don't go exactly as planned. Lucy and Craig encounter numerous setbacks and obstacles along the way, from faulty wiring to runaway conveyor belts. But Lucy is nothing if not persistent, and she refuses to let Harry get the better of her.
Meanwhile, Lucy's best friend and neighbor, Mary Jane, has her own problems to deal with. She's been roped into hosting a charity event for a group of demanding socialites, and the pressure is making her a nervous wreck. Lucy tries to help out by giving Mary Jane some advice on how to deal with the difficult guests, but when Lucy shows up at the event, she manages to make things even worse.
As the episode progresses, tensions rise between Lucy and Harry as their friendly rivalry turns more and more serious. Lucy becomes obsessed with building the perfect machine, even to the point of neglecting her duties at work. Harry, meanwhile, is determined to prove that his invention is far superior to anything Lucy could come up with.
In the end, both Lucy and Harry learn valuable lessons about the dangers of rivalry and the importance of teamwork. They realize that they can achieve much more when they work together instead of against each other, and they come up with a solution that satisfies both of them.
"The Not So Popular Mechanics" is a classic episode of Here's Lucy that showcases Lucille Ball's special brand of humor and comedic timing. Fans of the show will love watching Lucy and Harry battle it out in their own unique way, and the episode is sure to leave viewers laughing and feeling good.