Ep 10. Sales Resistance
- TVG
- January 26, 1953
- 26 min
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8.3 (393)
Lucy and Ethel are enjoying their leisure time at home while their husbands are at work. But, they have been spending too much money lately and need to generate some income. They decide to start their own business selling their homemade salad dressing and turn to Ricky and Fred for help. However, the men are skeptical and try to dissuade them from going through with the plan.
In an effort to prove themselves, Lucy and Ethel take to the streets to sell their product, but quickly discover that their sales skills are lacking. They are met with rejection and skepticism from potential customers and struggle to make any sales. Meanwhile, Ricky and Fred devise a plan to get them out of the house and also provide a chance to sell their product. They arrange for a carnival to come to town and make the salad dressing one of the prizes.
With a goal in sight, Lucy and Ethel put their all into selling the salad dressing, but encounter unexpected obstacles along the way. They learn that not everyone is what they seem, some people aren't who they say they are and that they need to be wary of their surroundings. With the help of Ricky and Fred, they navigate these challenges and ultimately have success in selling their salad dressing.
The episode is a humorous look at the difficulties of starting a small business and the importance of perseverance and teamwork in achieving goals. It features classic comedic moments and showcases the strong friendships between the main characters. Though the show takes place in the 1950s, the themes and messages resonate with audiences today and make it a timeless classic.