Ep 11. Lucy and Pat Collins

Lucy and Pat Collins, the eleventh episode of the first season of The Lucy Show, revolves around Lucy's attempt at throwing an engagement party for her friend, Pat Collins. Pat is a professional golfer and has recently gotten engaged to her caddy, so Lucy is determined to throw her a memorable party.

The episode starts with Lucy barging into her boss's office, Mr. Mooney, to ask for a day off so she can start planning the party. After some convincing, Mr. Mooney grants her the day off, and Lucy heads to the party store to buy decorations and supplies. While she is there, Lucy runs into a man named Hilda Mae, who she mistakes for an employee and asks for her help. Hilda Mae informs Lucy that she is not an employee and that she needs to slow down and take her time with party planning.

Undeterred, Lucy heads to the golf course where Pat works to invite her to the party. When she arrives, she finds out that Pat has just started a game and can't talk. Lucy decides to follow her around the course and tries to tell her about the party between shots. However, Pat is more interested in the game and keeps brushing Lucy off. Eventually, Lucy gets frustrated and tries to disrupt the game by making loud noises and singing. This leads to a confrontation with the course manager, who threatens to call the police if Lucy doesn't leave.

Back at home, Lucy realizes that she needs help planning the party and enlists the help of her friend, Vivian. Together, they start making decorations and preparing food. However, things start to go awry when the cake Vivian made falls apart, and the guests start arriving before the party is ready. Lucy tries to keep everyone entertained by telling stories and playing music, but the guests start to get restless and bored.

Finally, Pat and her fiancé arrive, and everyone gathers around to congratulate them. However, in the excitement, Lucy accidentally knocks over a tray of drinks, causing a domino effect that ruins the decorations and sends the guests scrambling for cover. In the chaos, Lucy ends up falling into the cake, covering herself in frosting.

Despite the disastrous party, Pat and her fiancé are grateful for Lucy's efforts and thank her for throwing the party. In the final scene, Lucy tries to clean up the mess, but ends up making an even bigger mess when she accidentally sprays frosting all over Mr. Mooney's suit.

Overall, Lucy and Pat Collins is a classic episode of The Lucy Show that showcases Lucy's determination and her well-meaning but often misguided attempts at party planning. The episode is full of physical comedy and slapstick humor, and Lucille Ball's performance as Lucy is as charming and endearing as ever.