Ep 20. Lucy Meets Tennessee Ernie Ford

In The Lucy Show season 1 episode 20, titled "Lucy Meets Tennessee Ernie Ford," Lucy Carmichael is thrilled when she hears that Tennessee Ernie Ford, a famous country singer, is coming to town. She tries to get tickets to his show, but they are sold out. Lucy then concocts a plan to meet Tennessee Ernie Ford and get him to perform at a local charity show that she is organizing.

Lucy and her best friend, Vivian Bagley, attend a taping of Tennessee Ernie's TV show in hopes of getting his attention. Lucy wears a bright red hat to stand out in the crowd, but it causes her to be mistaken for a contestant on the show. Lucy is embarrassed when she is called up to the stage and asked to sing a duet with Tennessee Ernie. Despite her lack of talent, Lucy manages to charm Tennessee Ernie with her enthusiasm and determination.

After the taping, Lucy and Vivian follow Tennessee Ernie to his hotel in hopes of getting him to perform at the charity show. They manage to sneak into his room and convince him to come to the show. Tennessee Ernie agrees, but only if Lucy can get him some home-cooked Southern food.

Lucy enlists the help of her neighbor, Mr. Mooney, to prepare a Southern-style feast for Tennessee Ernie. However, things quickly spiral out of control when Lucy accidentally spills a pot of gumbo on Mr. Mooney's expensive suit. The trio frantically tries to clean up the mess before Tennessee Ernie arrives.

When Tennessee Ernie finally come to the charity show, he is impressed by the turnout and the variety of acts. Lucy is excited to perform her duet with Tennessee Ernie, but she becomes nervous when she sees that he is wearing the suit that she and Mr. Mooney ruined. Despite her nerves, Lucy manages to pull off the performance with Tennessee Ernie, and it becomes a highlight of the show.

The episode ends with Tennessee Ernie thanking Lucy for organizing the charity show and inviting her to be a guest on his TV show. Lucy is ecstatic, but she soon realizes that she will have to sing another duet with Tennessee Ernie on live television. The episode concludes with Lucy frantically practicing her singing, hoping to avoid another embarrassing performance.

Overall, "Lucy Meets Tennessee Ernie Ford" is a fun and lighthearted episode that showcases Lucy Carmichael's determination and her knack for getting into crazy situations. It also features a charming guest appearance by Tennessee Ernie Ford, who adds to the playful humor of the show.