Ep 19. Lucy Meets Charles Boyer

In the 19th episode of the fifth season of the beloved classic sitcom I Love Lucy, titled "Lucy Meets Charles Boyer," Lucy Ricardo (played by Lucille Ball) gets the chance to meet her favorite actor, Charles Boyer.

In the beginning of the episode, Lucy is watching one of Boyer's movies and swooning over him, much to the amusement of her husband Ricky (played by Desi Arnaz). When Lucy's friend Carolyn Appleby (played by Doris Singleton) mentions that Boyer is in town filming a movie, Lucy becomes determined to meet him.

Lucy and Carolyn devise a plan to sneak onto the movie set and meet Boyer. They dress up as extras and manage to get closer to him, but their attempts to make a good impression on him go awry and they end up causing chaos on set.

Eventually, Lucy is given the opportunity to meet Boyer in person, but things don't go as smoothly as she had hoped. She becomes so starstruck and nervous that she can barely speak in his presence, and when she does manage to say something, it comes out all wrong.

Despite all the mishaps, Lucy manages to impress Boyer in her own unique way, and he even invites her to his hotel room to continue their conversation. However, when Ricky finds out about the invitation, he becomes jealous and storms over to Boyer's hotel room to confront him. This leads to yet another comical scenario in which Lucy tries to hide Ricky from Boyer, leading to more chaos and hilarity.

The episode is a classic example of the physical comedy and quick-witted humor that made I Love Lucy such a beloved show. Lucy's awkward attempts to impress Boyer and Ricky's jealousy and antics provide plenty of laughs, and there's even a heartwarming moment at the end when Lucy learns that Boyer was genuinely impressed with her.

Overall, "Lucy Meets Charles Boyer" is a standout episode of I Love Lucy that showcases Lucille Ball's comedic talent and the chemistry between her and Desi Arnaz. It's a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone looking for a good laugh.