Ep 15. Lucy is a Bird Sitter
- TVG
- January 7, 1974
- 25 min
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4.5 (26)
Lucy is a Bird Sitter is the fifteenth episode of the sixth season of Here's Lucy. The episode revolves around Lucy Carter, who finds herself taking care of various birds at a tropical bird store.
Lucy is excited when her friend and fellow hobbyist, Harry, offers her the opportunity to bird-sit at his store. However, things quickly go awry when Lucy accidentally locks herself in the store with the birds and misplaces the key. Panicked and with limited time before Harry returns, Lucy tries various methods to escape, including convincing a passerby to break the window and using a rope ladder to climb out.
Meanwhile, Lucy's children Kim and Craig try to help their mother by distracting Harry and his wife, who are waiting to meet up with Lucy outside of the store. Their antics include disguising themselves as different animals and trying to pass off a fake bird to Harry. In the end, Lucy is able to escape the store unscathed, with the help of a friendly police officer.
Throughout the episode, there are several comedic moments involving the birds, such as Lucy struggling to keep them from flying away or accidentally stepping on them. Additionally, Lucy's physical comedy shines through in her attempts to escape the store.
Overall, Lucy is a Bird Sitter is a lighthearted and entertaining episode that showcases Lucille Ball's comedic talent. It also highlights the challenges of taking care of birds and the importance of being careful with them.