Ep 26. Lucy Gets Jack Benny's Account

Lucy Gets Jack Benny's Account is the 26th episode of season 1 of The Lucy Show. It originally aired on March 18, 1963, on CBS. The episode revolves around Lucy's attempt to win a lucrative account for her boss Mr. Mooney's bank from the famous comedian Jack Benny.

The episode begins with Lucy and Mr. Mooney discussing the importance of securing Jack Benny's account for the bank. They both agree that if they manage to win his business, it would significantly increase the bank's prestige and profits. However, Mr. Mooney tells Lucy that he cannot approach Jack Benny directly, as he is too famous and busy. He suggests that Lucy should try to get Benny's attention through her various connections.

Lucy decides to visit her old friend, Harry, who is now working as a chauffeur for Jack Benny. She convinces Harry to take her to Benny's house and drops some hints about the bank's interest in his account. However, Benny is not impressed and tells Lucy that he already has a bank and is satisfied with its services. He dismisses her and asks Harry to drive her back.

Undeterred, Lucy decides to come up with a new plan. She remembers that her neighbor, Vivian, is a huge fan of Jack Benny and has been trying to meet him for years. Lucy convinces Vivian to help her by posing as her secretary and arranging a meeting with Benny under false pretenses.

Vivian reluctantly agrees, and they both visit Benny's house, claiming that Lucy is a wealthy businesswoman interested in investing in Benny's upcoming film project. Benny agrees to meet with them and listens to Lucy's pitch. However, he soon realizes that they are not interested in investing but are there to talk about the bank account.

Benny is angry at Lucy for using deception to get his attention and refuses to do business with her. However, after a few comical mishaps, Benny finally agrees to give the bank a chance if they can provide superior services than his current bank. Lucy is overjoyed and rushes back to the bank to deliver the good news to Mr. Mooney.

However, their happiness is short-lived when they learn that Benny's current bank has launched a massive publicity campaign to retain his business. They have even hired a celebrity impersonator to pose as Benny and promote the bank's services. Lucy and Mr. Mooney decide to fight back and come up with a counter-campaign to convince Benny to switch banks.

They arrange a meeting with Benny to present their plan, but things don't go as planned, and chaos ensues. Nevertheless, in the end, they manage to convince Benny that their bank is the best choice and secure his account successfully.

The Lucy Show was a popular sitcom that aired on CBS from 1962 to 1968, starring Lucille Ball in the lead role. It is known for its hilarious comedy and witty writing. This particular episode is no exception, with Lucille Ball's comedic timing and expressions adding to the laughter. It is a must-watch for anyone who appreciates classic comedy and excellent acting.