Ep 21. Lucy Meets Sheldon Leonard

Lucy Meets Sheldon Leonard is the 21st episode of the first season of The Lucy Show. In this episode, Lucy Carmichael, played by Lucille Ball, tries to convince her boss Mr. Mooney, played by Gale Gordon, to give her a raise. She decides to pitch an idea for a TV show to Sheldon Leonard, who is known for creating successful TV shows like The Dick Van Dyke Show and The Andy Griffith Show.

Lucy goes to Sheldon Leonard's office to discuss her idea for a new TV show. She tells him about a show that would focus on the lives of three women who live together and raise their children, and he seems interested. However, when Lucy leaves the room, he tells his assistant that the idea is terrible and that he has no intention of making the show.

Meanwhile, Mr. Mooney learns that Lucy is trying to pitch a TV show to Sheldon Leonard and becomes worried that she might leave her job at the bank. He decides to take matters into his own hands and sets up a meeting with Leonard to discuss his own idea for a TV show. When Lucy finds out, she becomes angry and tries to disrupt Mr. Mooney's meeting, but ends up getting locked in a closet.

While Mr. Mooney is pitching his idea for a spy show to Sheldon Leonard, Lucy is stuck in the closet and overhears the conversation. She starts to improvise and pretend to be a spy, making noises and banging on the closet door. Eventually, she manages to escape and interrupts Mr. Mooney's meeting, causing chaos in Sheldon Leonard's office.

In the end, Lucy's antics manage to get Sheldon Leonard interested in her original idea for a TV show. He decides to take a chance on her and agrees to make the show, much to the surprise of Mr. Mooney. Lucy is overjoyed and feels like she has finally achieved her dream of being a TV writer.

Overall, Lucy Meets Sheldon Leonard is a fun and entertaining episode of The Lucy Show. It showcases Lucille Ball's comedic timing and talent, as well as the chemistry between her and Gale Gordon. The episode also features a cameo from Sheldon Leonard himself, adding a meta element to the show. Fans of classic TV shows and old-school comedy will certainly enjoy this episode.