ORIGINAL WORKS
Featurettes
Short documentaries on various subjects
Meet the Carters - This featurette explores the inception of the television sitcom series Here’s Lucy starring Lucille Ball, co-starring Gale Gordon, and introducing Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. Interviews with Lucie, Desi Jr. and producer Cleo Smith provide insights on working with Ball to bring this new incarnation of her ‘Lucy’ character to TV under her newly-formed Lucille Ball Productions. Included are never-before-seen home movies, outtakes, photos, and classic series clips. Run time approximately 14 minutes.
Working with Lucy: A Conversation with Gino Conforti - Television and film character actor Gino Conforti talks about his first and subsequent television performances with Lucille Ball. He also discusses his experience of being directed by her in a TV pilot titled Bungle Abbey. Run time approximately 14:41 minutes.
Here's Lucy: On Location - This Telly award-winning Here’s Lucy: On Location docu-short provides insight into the five historic Here’s Lucy episodes filmed outside the usual ‘studio audience’ environment. From the baggage conveyers and iconic buildings of the LAX International Airport to the Colorado River rapids; the Navajo Nation land to the U. S. Air Force Academy; as well as a California horse ranch, we see and hear the behind-the-scenes trials and triumphs of shooting on location. Series co-stars Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr., Producer Cleo Smith, and Production Executive Howard Rayfiel provide insightful commentary, illustrated by a treasure trove of rare footage, images, and episode highlights. A double Telly Award winner. Run time approximately 15 minutes.
Lucy Calls the President: From Rehearsal to Broadcast - In their final appearance together, long-time co-star and beloved friend, Vivian Vance, and Lucille Ball join together along with a cast of familiar 'Lucy' TV episode faces. Using various camera angles, we get an inside look at how this bicentennial year TV special, performed before a live audience, was filmed. Gale Gordon, Mary Wickes, Steve Allen and Ed McMahon are also featured. Approximate run time 31:04 minutes.
Working with Lucy: A Conversation with James E. Brodhead - Character actor James Brodhead discusses his experience working with Ball in television and movies,… and even a Milton Bradley game commercial! Run time approximately 18:29 minutes.
Lucy Meets the Burtons: A Comedic Gem - This short documentary tells of how a television series pulled off the casting coupe of the century - Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor,…and the RING! With Howard Rayfiel, Cleo Smith, Carole Cook, Madelyn Davis, James Bacon, and Cecil Smith, along with crew and creative staff. Rare behind the scenes footage. Telly Award winner. Run time approximately 25 minutes.
On the Ball: Joseph Bologna Remembers - Joseph Bologna offers insightful observations on working in one segment of the three-part dramedy, What Now, Catherine Curtis? with Ball, as she performs in a departure role. He also reminisces about working on her TV special, Three for Two with Jackie Gleason, as a writer with his wife, Renee Taylor. Running time approximately 13:55 minutes.
Happy Anniversary & Goodbye Revisited - Peter Marshall and Nanette Fabray discuss working with Lucille Ball in her first TV special after ending her Here's Lucy weekly series as well as the wonderful Art Carney. This TV special also marks the first television acting appearance of Arnold Schwarzenegger! Running time approximately 19:58 minutes.
Here's Harry: Remembering Gale Gordon - His career experience spanned decades and genres. Lucille Ball called him her ‘Rock of Gibraltar’. The character portrayed by Gale Gordon was the perfect comedic foil to pair with her ‘Lucy’. Through multiple TV series, specials, and radio shows, the two delighted generations with outrageous situations and endless laughs. This double Telly Award winning docu-featurette recalls the magic of Gale at work on the Here’s Lucy TV series on both a professional and personal level. Through interviews with series co-stars Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr., recurring character player Carole Cook; guest actors Kaye Ballard, Doris Singleton and others, we learn why Gordon was dubbed the master of the ‘slow burn’. Further enriching this presentation are behind-the-scenes footage and photos, outtakes, and series highlights. Run time approximately 15 minutes.
Lucy Moves to NBC: A Remembrance - In 1980 Lucille Ball decided to take up TV executive Fred Silverman's offer to move her production company to NBC and develop new television shows for the network. Though the association would be brief, a comedy TV special was produced to commemorate the effort. Hal Kanter, Jack Klugman, Ruta Lee, Doris Singleton share their memories of the creation of this one-time event. Run time approximately 21:58 minutes.
Here's Lucy Spotlight: Desi Arnaz, Jr. - Desi Arnaz Jr. in a rare interview talks about his career and life…with additional commentary by sister, Lucie Arnaz. Telly Award winner. Run time approximately 17 minutes.
Here's Lucy Spotlight: Lucie Arnaz - Lucie Arnaz in a special interview discuses her career and life… with additional commentary from brother, Desi Arnaz Jr.. Telly Award winner. Run time approximately 17:59 minutes.
Series/Collections
Multiple works based on individual themes
Here's Lucy Production Files (for DVD releases of Here's Lucy, individual seasons of 1 thru 6) - Actual press releases for select episodes as read by Wanda Clark, secretary to Lucille Ball for nearly 30 years.
Introducing Lucy - Over 144 original episode introductions to the seasons 1 thru 6 DVD releases of Here's Lucy as presented by co-stars Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in addition to a number guest stars as well as cast and crew members.
Let's Talk to Lucy - Visually-enhanced, rare radio interview shows hosted by the one-and-only Lucille Ball
- Episode #5 - guest Dean Martin
- Episode #195 - with guest Dean Martin
- Episode #42 - guest Gale Gordon
- Episode #21 - with guest Carol Burnett
- Episode #141 - with guest Doris Day
Brief Subjects
Anniversary Outtakes - A short feature of bloopers from the filming of the Lucille Ball TV special Happy Anniversary & Goodbye
DVD Introductions - Specially-crafted introductions to television works as offered by people involved in the productions and presented under the DVD banner release title of The Lucille Ball Specials for:
DVD Introductions - Specially-crafted introductions to television works as offered by people involved in the productions and presented under the DVD banner release title of The Lucille Ball Specials for:
- Happy Anniversary & Goodbye (TV special)
- Lucy Calls the President (TV special)
- Lucy Gets Lucky (TV special)
- Lucy Moves to NBC (TV special)
- What Now, Catherine Curtis? (TV special)
- Bungle Abbey (TV pilot)
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