"Here's Lucy" (1968) TV series 1968-1974

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Release Date:

23 September 1968 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

Lucy Carter, a widow with two teen children, takes a job as a secretary for her stuffy brother-in-law.

Plot Keywords:

Widow | Employment Agency | Sitcom | Character Name In Title | Actor Shares First Name With Character

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 2 nominations

Cast

Lucille Ball	...	Lucy Carter / ... (140 episodes, 1968-1974)
Gale Gordon	...	Harrison Otis 'Harry' Carter / ... (57 episodes, 1968-1974)

Runtime:

30 min (144 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Australia:G

Filming Locations:

Stage 12, Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Lucille Ball Productions

Trivia:

The show came about because of a business transaction. In 1968, "The Lucy Show" (1962) had been running for 6 seasons, and the ratings remained solid. Lucille Ball sold the Desilu studio that year, however, so in order to retain ownership of her series, she ceased production on "The Lucy Show" and created "Here's Lucy". The new series had a slightly different plot and new character names (plus roles for Lucy's kids), but continued with the same cast and timeslot.

Movie Connections:

Featured in Lucy and Desi: A Home Movie (1993) (TV)

So-So

It bewilders me at the thought that Lucy still wanted to bring back her wacky and zany character after 6 years on "I Love Lucy" and several years on "The Lucy Show." "Here's Lucy" is more of the same. The box set that is available now is a best of, from all the shows. Which is better idea than actually releasing all the episodes considering many of them were mediocre---at best. The special features in the set is worth the price alone with bloopers and home movies from the show. A rare glimpse into Lucille Ball as a performer and producer.

This show is not "I Love Lucy." It will not make you laugh the same way. "I Love Lucy" made you laugh out loud. All the sitcoms that followed will have you snicker and giggle at most. The reason why is because there very few jokes and funny dialogue between the characters. It is heavily depended on physical comedy by Lucy. A lot of bits and scenes are updated or revised versions of classic scenes in "I Love Lucy." Gale Gordon's character is tired and worn. Lucy's kids make this show a little more entertaining. But without them, this show would not have lasted as long as it has.

Don't expect much here. This show is a C+.