Ep 6. The Audition

Lucille Ball stars as the titular character in the classic television show I Love Lucy. Season 1, episode 6, titled "The Audition," follows Lucy and her best friend Ethel as they attempt to become performers in a local talent show.

The episode begins with Lucy and Ethel discussing their dreams of being on stage during a lunch date. They decide to try out for a local talent show and plan to perform a song and dance routine. However, they quickly realize they need a rehearsal space and decide to use Lucy's apartment as their practice room.

As they practice their routine, their landlord Mr. Mertz complains about the noise, making it difficult for them to focus. Lucy decides to solve the problem by inviting Mr. Mertz and his wife over to watch them practice. However, their routine does not go as planned and there are several mishaps, including Lucy's skirt falling off.

Despite the setback, Lucy and Ethel decide to still try out for the talent show. They arrive at the theater and are excited to see a famous talent scout, who they hope will see their performance and offer them a job in show business. However, the talent scout ends up leaving early and they are left disappointed.

Feeling down, they head to a bar and run into a man named Ricky, who they recognize from a previous performance. They convince him to listen to their routine and he agrees, but only if they can perform right away. Lucy and Ethel quickly set up a makeshift stage in the bar and perform their routine.

Ricky is impressed and tells them he can use them in his upcoming show. However, when he brings them to his manager's office, they learn that they will only be chorus girls and not the stars of the show. Despite the disappointment, Lucy and Ethel are happy to have the opportunity to perform and begin their new jobs.

Overall, "The Audition" is a fun and entertaining episode that showcases Lucy and Ethel's passion for performing. Their hijinks and mishaps are a trademark of the show and keep audiences laughing and engaged. The episode also touches on the reality of show business and how sometimes, even when you have big dreams, you may only get a small part.