Ep 3. Lucy Meets Orson Welles
- TVG
- October 15, 1956
- 26 min
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8.7 (306)
In the season 6 episode 3 of the classic TV show I Love Lucy, Lucy Ricardo, played by the comedic genius Lucille Ball, is on a mission to meet one of her favorite Hollywood icons, Orson Welles. Lucy, being Lucy, hatches a plan to sneak into Mr. Welles' studio, but quickly finds herself in over her head.
Lucy's husband Ricky, played by Desi Arnaz, tries to stop her from going through with her misguided scheme, but Lucy dismisses him and goes ahead with her plan. With the help of her friend Ethel, played by Vivian Vance, Lucy dresses up as a cleaning woman and manages to sneak into the studio where Mr. Welles is rehearsing.
However, things quickly go awry when Lucy accidentally ruins one of Mr. Welles' props, causing a commotion on set. Despite her mishap, Lucy manages to get closer to the director, but is eventually caught by studio security and thrown out of the building. Undeterred, Lucy comes up with a new plan to meet Mr. Welles, but things don't go quite as she planned.
Throughout the episode, Lucille Ball shines with her signature physical comedy and impeccable timing, making this one of the most beloved episodes of the entire series. The comedic chemistry between Lucy and Ethel is also on full display, adding to the hilarity of the episode.
In addition to the laughs, the episode offers an interesting glimpse into Hollywood during the 1950s, when iconic figures like Orson Welles were at the height of their careers. With its charming humor and classic Hollywood setting, Lucy Meets Orson Welles is a must-watch episode for fans of I Love Lucy and classic television in general.