🎅 Friday Night Christmas Specials & Movies on TV!

Listed below are some notable Christmas shows you might want to cozy in, keep warm and watch tonight!

December 20th, 2019 - Friday Night:

Santa Claus is Comin' to Town

and

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

on Freeform

image: Rankin Bass

*Caution: While Santa and Rudolph are perfectly sweet, please beware of the commercials that may air during these programs on this channel!

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I Love Lucy Christmas Special

on CBS

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A Christmas Story

on TBS

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Christmas Temp

on Lifetime

image: Lifetime

Storyline via Lifetime: An out of work artist discovers a special Christmas temp agency that matches her with a handful of festive jobs, but falls into a creative rut while juggling holiday preparations and feelings for the agency's HR manager.

Look for the premiere of THE CHRISTMAS TEMP

Friday, December 20th at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime

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Plus, in case you missed previous airings, look for these NEW 2019 Christmas movies Friday night - with these encore showings:

image: Hallmark Crown Media

Friday, December 20th:

A Very Corgi Christmas ... BYUtv ... 3 PM
A Cheerful Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 6 PM
Christmas in Paris ... UPtv ... 9 PM
A Homecoming for the Holidays ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 9 PM
Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy ... Hallmark Channel ... 10:03 PM
A Christmas Movie Christmas ... UPtv ... 11 PM



*Please Note: I have not previewed all of the NEW movies listed above; therefore, I don't know, yet, if they will all be family friendly. Please be sure to check ratings and use your own discretion when watching. And if you see any content of concern, please share in comments below.

Have a Fun and Festive Friday, everyone! I can hardly believe - it's the last one before Christmas! So much to do... so little time! Gotta get busy! I found some last minute gifts last night - thank you Amazon Prime! Their last minute deals section is really awesome - and such a huge help for picking out something special when you don't have anything particular in mind.

Hope you are able to get some shopping done, wrapping, baking, or whatever you need to do before Christmas comes!

Look for all the Christmas shows and movies mentioned above in the Christmas TV Schedule.

Santa Claus is Comin' to Town!

Blessings & Merry Christmas, Everyone! Net

*JOY TO THE WORLD*

*THE LORD HAS COME!*

"I Love Lucy" Superstar Special Friday Night!

The I Love Lucy Superstar Special has moved now to Friday MAY 20, 2016 at 8/7c.!

via CBS Press Release: Two Classic "I Love Lucy" Episodes Will Breathe New Life Through Vivid Color:

The new one-hour special will show Lucy and her crew in a whole new light with The classic 1950s series, starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz as Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, is about to get a whole lot more colorful. That's because on Friday, May 20 at 8/7c, a new one-hour superstar special will air two colorized back-to-back episodes, "Lucy Visits Grauman's" and "Lucy and John Wayne."

images courtesy: CBS

Christmas is Coming!!!

"Christmas is Coming...

Christmas is Near...

I've been Counting Down the Days All Year...

Christmas is almost Here!!!"

( Chorus from Francesca Battistelli song - "Christmas Is" )

Christmas is certainly almost here... and, I know we have all been extra busy getting everything prepared for that special day... with everyone's schedules filled with activities, such as: decorating, finding gifts, wrapping, concerts, parties, recitals, baking goodies, attending church services, visiting family & friends, giving back to others, and squeezing in time to watch new Christmas movies and many of our beloved favorites, too!

In the midst of all this busyness... I wanted to be sure to note some of the Special Christmas Programming coming up on this Week of Christmas!!!

Let's begin with Hallmark...

On the Hallmark Channel you can see... most of the New 2015 Christmas Movie Premieres with limited commercial interruption on Christmas Day!

images courtesy: Hallmark Crown Media

December 25, 2015 Friday - Merry Christmas!!!

Christmas Land ... Hallmark Channel ... 12 AM
On the Twelfth Day of Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 1:30 AM
Family for Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 3 AM
Christmas Incorporated ... Hallmark Channel ... 4:30 AM
Angel of Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 6 AM
Northpole: Open for Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 7:30 AM
Charming Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 AM
'Tis the Season for Love ... Hallmark Channel ... 10:30 AM
Merry Matrimony ... Hallmark Channel ... 12 PM
I'm Not Ready for Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 1:30 PM
12 Gifts of Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 3 PM
Ice Sculpture Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 4:30 PM
A Christmas Detour ... Hallmark Channel ... 6 PM
Crown for Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 7:30 PM
A Christmas Melody ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM
Once Upon a Holiday ... Hallmark Channel ... 10:30 PM


Be sure to click on any or all of the movie titles above for more movie details!!!



On the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Channel you can see...

"A Very Happy Yule Log" from Christmas Eve at 5pm/4c. to Christmas Day at 5pm/4c.

This is so adorable as it features "Happy the Cat" and "Happy the Dog" sitting and playing in front of a beautiful fireplace. In addition to their cuteness, is an arrangement of beautiful Christmas music. playing in the background! It makes a great back drop for opening presents!!!



On CBS on December 23, 2015, you can see...

I Love Lucy Christmas Special
Christmas Episode + Lucy Does a TV Commercial - Colorized! ... CBS ... 8pm/7c.

On INSP, Christmas Eve - Thursday, December 24, 2015, you can see...

INSP's New 2015 Christmas Movie, "Christmas in the Smokies" - starring Sarah Lancaster.

image courtesy: INSP and "Christmas in the Smokies"

Also, be sure to check out my Page on Christmas in the Smokies for more details and my Interview with filmmaker Gary Wheeler, here!



On UP, you can see on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day...

Many of the new UP movies, including:

Christmas Trade, Angels in the Snow, Beverly Hills Christmas, My One Christmas Wish, and more...

image: "Angels in the Snow", courtesy of UP

On ABC on Christmas Day, you can see...

Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration (Parade) ... ABC ... 10am/9c.

image via: Disney

On TNT and TBS on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, you can see...

A Christmas Story - Movie Marathon for 24 hours straight!

image: "A Christmas Story"

TCM will air Christmas Classics on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day...

Happy Holidays with Bing and Frank, Christmas in Connecticut, Holiday Affair, Meet Me in St. Louis, The Bishop's Wife, Scrooge, It Happened on 5th Avenue, and much more...

image: "Meet Me in St. Louis"

AMC will have the traditional Christmas movie favorites...

White Christmas, Miracle on 34th Street, and More!!!

image: "Miracle on 34th Street"

NBC will also air "It's a Wonderful Life" once more...

See the three hour beloved Christmas Classic on Christmas Eve at 8pm/7c.

image: "It's a Wonderful Life"

All of these Christmas Specials

and more can be found in the

Christmas TV Schedule!

Warm Christmas Greetings to all of you

for a very Happy ~ Merry Christmas!!!

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Here's a YouTube clip I wanted to share of Francesca Battistelli song - "Christmas Is":
(Turn Up Your Speakers and Enjoy!!! Merry Christmas!!!)

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him should not perish , but have everlasting life."

-John 3:16 (KJV)

You'll LOVE what TV has COOKED UP this WEEKEND!

 
Saturday - May 16, 2015 ...

When Calls the Heart

returns to the Hallmark Channel - Saturday Night with 2 New Episodes!

 

Episodes 4 & 5 via Hallmark - "Heart's Desire": Abigail travels to Hamilton to stay with Elizabeth's family and is compelled to accept Bill Avery's help on a personal matter. A heroic act by Jack brings him closer to his ex-fiancée, Rosemary. Elizabeth returns to Hope Valley, she and Jack come together to consider what the future holds.

*See these 2 New Episodes - Saturday Night at 8 PM/7c. on the Hallmark Channel.

Click Here for more details on When Calls the Heart >>>

Gourmet Detective

Premieres Saturday on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

 

 

via Hallmark Movies & Mysteries: Dylan Neal stars as a culinary whiz who uses his mastery of food, drink and cooking to solve crimes of the culinary world. Whether it's the theft of a valuable recipe or a suspicious murder in the middle of a five-star restaurant, his insight, skills and encyclopedic knowledge of all things edible always lead him to the culprit.

 

*Premieres Saturday Night at 9 PM/8c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries!

 

Click Here for More details on Gourmet Detective >>>

 

 

 

 

Sunday - May 17, 2015 ...

I LOVE LUCY

SUPERSTAR SPECIAL

 

 

Two Special Episodes will Premiere for the first time in Color!

 

“L.A. at Last!” and “Lucy and Superman”

 

Click Here for more details on this 'I Love Lucy' Special >>>

 

 

 

 

Looks like another great weekend for TV! I'm hoping to catch all three shows mentioned above! If not live, then I will definitely be watching them all recorded.

 

 

 Thank you for visiting " It's a Wonderful Movie " today!

 

Whatever you watch or do...

I hope YOU ALL have a Wonderful Weekend!

"I Love Lucy" Superstar Special to Air during Primetime TV in Color!

Return to Retro TV on Sunday May 17, 2015 when CBS broadcasts two colorized versions of “I Love Lucy”, in an hour long special, they are calling "I Love Lucy Superstar Special", with episodes “L.A. at Last!” and “Lucy and Superman” starting at 8PM/7c.

image via: CBS Television Network

According to the CBS Press Release: These Newly Colorized Episodes will be seamlessly combined...

“L.A. at Last!” finds the Ricardos and Mertzes arriving in Hollywood, where Ricky is appearing in a new motion picture. Star-struck Lucy is anxious to meet some movie stars up-close, and decides to have lunch with the Mertzes at the famed Brown Derby Restaurant, where she meets film star William Holden and causes a major mess. Ricky innocently complicates matters when he meets Holden at the studio later, and invites him home for coffee.

“L.A. at Last!” originally aired Feb. 7, 1955, and became an instant classic. The script was nominated for an Emmy® Award.

In “Lucy and Superman,” Lucy and longtime friend and rival Caroline Appleby want to schedule their child’s birthday party on the same afternoon. Lucy finally “wins” the battle by promising that TV superhero Superman will appear at Little Ricky’s party. However, things take a hilarious turn when the “Man of Steel” has a scheduling problem and Lucy decides to replace him.

“Lucy and Superman” originally aired Jan. 14, 1957, and was an immediate hit with fans of both “I Love Lucy” and “Superman.”

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I hope all of you enjoy these 2 wonderful iconic "I Love Lucy" episodes in color! I love ALL the old "I Love Lucy" re-runs, but two episodes are my absolute favorites, and one of them is "L.A. at Last", which co-stars William Holden, and I can't wait to see it in color!

CHRISTMAS on CBS includes FROSTY THE SNOWMAN, I LOVE LUCY, a 50th Anniversary tribute to RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER, and MORE!!!

CBS RINGS IN THE HOLIDAYS WITH VERY MERRY PROGRAMMING

"RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER" CELEBRATES ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY!

image via: CBS

(info below is excerpted from CBS press release)

"The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS" Kicks Off the Network's Holiday Season of Special Events

"I Love Lucy Christmas Special" Will Feature Two Classic Episodes, Including the Newly Colorized "Job Switching," a.k.a. "Chocolate Factory"

CBS's holiday programming this year will be highlighted by the 50th anniversary celebration of the perennial favorite RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER. The festive season, which kicks off with THE THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE ON CBS, will also include festive specials and beloved animated classics.

In addition to RUDOLPH and FROSTY's annual visits are encore broadcasts of the animated holiday specials THE FLIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, FROSTY RETURNS, THE STORY OF SANTA CLAUS and YES, VIRGINIA.

Following is the schedule for CBS's Holiday (FAMILY) Programming:

Thursday, Nov. 27:

THE THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE ON CBS (9:00 AM-Noon, Live ET; 7:00 AM-10:00 AM, Live MT; 9:00 AM-Noon, Delayed PT)
"Entertainment Tonight's" Kevin Frazier and "The Insider's" Thea Andrews will anchor what is now a CBS Thanksgiving tradition in its 54th year, which will feature portions of the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade live from New York City. The parade will include musical performances by the Broadway casts of "Matilda" and "Pippin."

Friday, Nov. 28:

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN (9:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT)
Frosty, that "jolly, happy soul" whose old silk hat full of magic has turned him into a musical Christmas legend, once again demonstrates his unique showmanship. Narrated by Jimmy Durante, the special also includes the voices of Jackie Vernon (as Frosty) and Billy De Wolfe (as Professor Hinkle). (Rebroadcast)

YES, VIRGINIA (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT)
This animated special is based on the 1897 true story of Virginia O'Hanlon, an 8-year-old girl who inspired the most famous newspaper editorial of all time by asking "Is there a Santa Claus?" Neil Patrick Harris, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Alfred Molina voice key characters. Beatrice Miller voices the role of Virginia. (Rebroadcast)

Saturday, Nov. 29:

THE FLIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT)
An animated holiday special about a young reindeer with ambitions of becoming an expert flyer like his father, features the voices of Emma Roberts and comedian Norm MacDonald. (Rebroadcast)

THE STORY OF SANTA CLAUS (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT)
An animated musical holiday special featuring the voices of Edward Asner, Betty White and Tim Curry, the story revolves around a gentle toymaker whose only wish is to deliver a toy to every child on Christmas. (Rebroadcast)
Friday, Dec. 5:

Sunday, Dec. 7:

I LOVE LUCY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) - Features two back-to-back classic episodes of the 1950s series, including the seldom-seen "Christmas Episode," and an all-new colorized version of "Job Switching" (a.k.a. "Chocolate Factory"). Both were colorized with a vintage look, a nod to the 1950s period in which the shows were filmed. The main titles and end credits of the two episodes are seamlessly combined into one set - at the beginning and end of the hour, with no interruption between the episodes. (Rebroadcast)

Tuesday, Dec. 9:

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT)
The classic holiday special celebrates its 50th anniversary! Narrated by Burl Ives, who is also heard as the voice of Sam the Snowman, this favorite is a music story based on the popular song of the same name by Johnny Marks. It recounts the tale of a shy reindeer whose Christmas spirit is dampened because his shiny nose has made him the laughing stock of all of Christmasville. (Rebroadcast)

Saturday, Dec. 13:

FROSTY RETURNS (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT)
The magic still in his old silk hat, the holiday season's perennially popular original dancing snowman continues his adventure and skates on the edge of danger. Jonathan Winters is the narrator with John Goodman as the voice of Frosty. (Rebroadcast)

Friday, Dec. 19:

A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT)
The special tells touching stories about adoption from foster care to raise awareness for this important social issue. Inspirational stories of families are enhanced with performances by some of today's most popular artists.


All of these Christmas Specials & More have been added to the Christmas TV Schedule.

I LOVE Two WONDERFUL Christmas Classics on TV Tonight... I Love Lucy & It's a Wonderful Life!

Oh, how do you choose when two "Wonderful" Christmas Shows

are on - at the same time?

 

 

Friday, December 20, 2013:

CBS will have the classic TV Show

"I Love Lucy" Christmas Special

- in Color at 8 PM (est)!

Plus, they will also play "Lucy's Italian Movie",

known as the Grape Stomping episode, as well.

So, it will be a full hour of Laughs with Lucy!

(click here for more details!)

NBC will have it's first airing of

"It's a Wonderful Life"

at 8 PM (est)!

 

This is probably one of the latest years they have waited to show it. I wish we could have seen it sooner in the month, as well. NBC has exclusive rights to air it, and I think they have done a poor job with scheduling it, this year. I am grateful that it is shown; however, I want "It's a Wonderful Life" to be given the honor it justly deserves.

Whatever you choose to watch tonight...

I am sure you will enjoy it!

 

"Every time a Bell Rings... an Angel gets his Wings!"

 

Merry Christmas!!

 

 

 

"I Love Lucy" Christmas Episode in Color for the first time on PrimeTime TV!

"I Love Lucy", once voted the best TV show of all time, 

aired on CBS from October 15, 1951 until May 6, 1957,

and now on December 20, 2013....

CBS is bringing "Lucy" back at 8 PM (est) with an hour Colorized Special...

featuring the infamously thought to be lost "Christmas Episode"

and the episode: "Lucy's Italian Movie",

most commonly known as the "Grape Stomping" episode.

"The Christmas Episode" finds Ricky and Lucy Ricardo and their friends and landlords, Fred and Ethel Mertz, decorating Lucy and Ricky's Christmas tree and reminiscing about how their lives have changed since the arrival of the Ricardo's son, Little Ricky. Flashbacks (in black-and-white to emphasize the time lapse) recall the night Lucy tells Ricky she is pregnant, the time Lucy shows up unexpectedly as part of a barbershop quartet, and the day Ricky and the Mertzes rehearse taking Lucy to the maternity ward. (details via: CBS Press Release)

The episodes have been colorized with a vintage 50's look - so it still will have that retro feel.

Also, the "I Love Lucy" Christmas Episode is available in an all new DVD release:



I Love Lucy: Colorized Christmas

What are you Watching this Weekend?

As one month ends and another begins this weekend... there are some things you might want to watch - if you plan to stay in and beat the heat, or perhaps it's a rainy day- wherever you are...


June 30, 2012 Saturday

Get ready to laugh... there's an I Love Lucy Marathon on the Hallmark Channel.

And TCM is airing a classic movie from 1940, titled - Christmas In July. The movie stars Dick Powell as a man who is fooled into thinking he's won a $25,000 prize - and then goes on a Christmas shopping binge, even though it's the middle of July!




July 1, 2012 Sunday

The Lucy Marathon continues with a We Love Lucy Marathon on the Hallmark Channel.

Religious movies will air all day on the GMC. On July 2 they will begin a week of marathons, starting with the drama series, Heartland... and leading up to their premiere of 7th Heaven on their Network, next weekend.

Pride and Prejudice, the beloved 1996 movie version, that stars Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy will air on Ovation 2 PM - 8 PM.



Both Movies of The Music Man can be seen on TV... the original from 1962 and the remake from 2003.

Monumental, the documentary of our American Heritage, hosted by Kirk Cameron, can be seen on INSP. (Click here to see promo video.)


Whatever you see or do - I hope you all will keep cool and enjoy your weekend!

See the Family TV Schedule for times airing!

"We Love Lucy" Marathon on Hallmark Channel

On February 26th, 2012 - the Hallmark Channel will have a 24 hour running marathon of the We Love Lucy Episodes - from 6 AM - 6 AM!

These episodes titled "We Love Lucy", are also better known as the Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour. These are the 13 one-hour shows that made up seasons 7, 8, and 9 of the I Love Lucy comedy series from 1957 - 1960 and have been edited into thirty-minute installments.

The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour shows are not as well known or popular as the original 30 minute I Love Lucy Episodes from Seasons 1 - 6, 1951 - 1957.




I Love Lucy: The Complete Series

"We Love Lucy" LIST OF EPISODES:
(courtesy of wikipedia)


Season 7:

1 Lucy Takes A Cruise To Havana

How did Lucy and Ricky meet? Well that's what Hollywood columnist (and special guest star) Hedda Hopper wants to know. In a flashback to 1940 we find Lucy McGillicuddy and her best friend Susie MacNamara (guest star Ann Sothern whose character makes a crossover appearance from her CBS show Private Secretary) cruising Havana, where they encounter two tour guides, Ricky Ricardo and his pal, Carlos Garcia (guest star Cesar Romero). Plenty of Havana high-jinks soon ensue, with second honeymooners Fred and Ethel Mertz and popular crooner Rudy Vallee (as himself) along for the wild ride!


2 The Celebrity Next Door

Who's the new resident moving into the house next to the Ricardos? None other than stage and screen star Tallulah Bankhead! Once Lucy discovers that a celebrity is in her midst, she tries to win her friendship by inviting her to an elegant dinner party--with Fred and Ethel Mertz posing as hired help. Before long Lucy has gotten Ms. Bankhead and the entire gang involved with a local PTA show.


3 Lucy Hunts Uranium

Ricky and his band have been booked to play at the Sands Casino in Las Vegas, and Lucy hopes the trip will allow her an opportunity to go uranium hunting. Fred and Ethel are keen on the idea but Ricky forbids it, until mysterious headlines put the entire town in a uranium uproar. Soon the Ricardos, the Mertzes, and (special guest) actor Fred MacMurray set out together to strike it rich. (Also appearing in this show is MacMurray's wife, June Haver.)


4 Lucy Wins a Race Horse

Lucy wins a race horse for Little Ricky. In order to keep the horse, Lucy enters the horse in a race at Roosevelt Raceway with the help of Betty Grable. Harry James, Betty's husband, also guest stars.


5 Lucy Goes To Sun Valley

Lucy and Ethel go to Sun Valley without Ricky and Fred. While in Sun Valley, the girls meet Fernando Lamas.


Season 8:

1 Lucy Goes To Mexico

Lucy and the gang go to Mexico, where Ricky is scheduled to appear in a show with Maurice Chevalier, and Lucy finds herself in a bullfight.


2 Lucy Makes Room For Danny

The Williams family from The Danny Thomas Show (Danny Thomas, Marjorie Lord, Rusty Hamer and Angela Cartwright) rent Lucy's and Ricky's house because Lucy and Ricky are going to Hollywood. When the Hollywood trip is cancelled, Lucy has to 'Make Room For Danny.' Gale Gordon also guest stars as a civil court judge who is forced to clean up the mess resulting from a snowball fight between the two families.


3 Lucy Goes To Alaska

The Ricardos and Merztes go to Alaska, where Lucy does a show with Red Skelton.


4 Lucy Wants A Career

Lucy does not want to be a housewife any longer and appears on Paul Douglas' "Early Bird Show" as his "Girl Friday."
Note: This episode mirrored life for the Arnazes in the 1940s, as Lucy would meet Desi at the train station as she was leaving for work at a movie studio, while Desi would be headed home after working at a nightclub.


5 Lucy's Summer Vacation

Lucy and Ricky go on a vacation and end up sharing their cabin with Howard Duff and Ida Lupino.


Season 9:

1 Milton Berle Hides Out at The Ricardos

Lucy tries to let Milton Berle work on his book in peace while he's at the Ricardos' house.


2 The Ricardos Go To Japan

Lucy wants real pearls while in Tokyo, Japan, and finds herself dressing up as a geisha to see that she gets them. Bob Cummings guest stars.


3 Lucy Meets The Mustache

Ricky is depressed because he has not been getting any TV offers lately, so Lucy, Fred, and Ethel try to cheer him up. Ernie Kovacs and his wife Edie Adams guest star.



Enjoy the Show!!!





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Poll Results : I Love Lucy Favorite Episode

I hope you all enjoyed the "I Love Lucy" Web-site Theme and Video Clips leading up to Lucy's 100th Birthday ....

Plus, the Celebration of Marathon Episodes on the Hallmark Channel and Movie Marathon on TCM.

*Thank you Hallmark Channel and TCM - for playing great shows and honoring Lucille Ball, a wonderful actress!  Over 100 episodes of Lucy aired on the Hallmark Channel and I loved every single one I was able to watch throughout the entire weekend long!

*Thank you to Shabby Blogs - your background heart design was perfect with my Lucy Banner! It was a perfect mix of hearts, polka dots, and gingham print - why, it reminded me of one of Lucy's old-fashioned aprons!



Here are the Final Results from the POLL :


Which "I Love Lucy" Episode do you "Love" the Most?


Job Switching 17 (19%)


Ethel's Birthday 4 (4%)


California, Here We Come! 10 (11%)


First Stop 4 (4%)


Lucy Does a TV Commercial 32 (37%)


L.A. at Last! 3 (3%)


Lucy is Matchmaker 1 (1%)


The Dancing Star 6 (6%)


The Great Train Robbery 3 (3%)


Pioneer Women 10 (11%)


Never Do Business With Friends 3 (3%)


Lucy is Enceinte (Expecting) 15 (17%)


Redecorating the Mertzes' Apartment 6 (6%)


Lucy Raises Tulips 6 (6%)


The Freezer 6 (6%)


Too Many Crooks 3 (3%)


Lucy's Schedule 5 (5%)


The Marriage License 2 (2%)


The Gossip 2 (2%)


The Girls Go Into Business 6 (6%)


Lucy and Ethel Buy the Same Dress 9 (10%)


The Fashion Show 3 (3%)


Lucy Gets a Paris Gown 4 (4%)


Building a B.B.Q. 7 (8%)


Christmas Episode 10 (11%)


Lucy Raises Chickens 12 (13%)


Bon Voyage 5 (5%)


OTHER 11 (12%)



(86 People Voted)

The Winner was:

#1: Lucy Does a TV Commercial - 32 votes
#2: Job Switching - 17 votes
#3: Lucy is Enceinte (Expecting) - 15 votes


Thank you all for voting!


I just know we will all continue to Laugh with Lucy... for generations and generations to come!

Lucille Ball's 100th Birthday Celebration!

In honor of the celebration of Lucille Ball's 100th Birthday today, August 6, 2011 - I thought I would share one more clip of "I Love Lucy", which happens to be my favorite!

The episode is titled: The Dancing Star - and I felt is was the most appropriate, since today ~ Lucy is the Star! (Also stars the very handsome, Van Johnson!)





This episode, The Dancing Star, is available on I Love Lucy Season 4.

See the Lucille Ball TV Specials page for details on Lucille Ball Television Shows airing this Weekend!


I hope watching I Love Lucy or Lucille Ball in any of her many comedic movies has brought you much laughter and great joy! We honor a great actress, on her 100th Birthday, who continues to bring such happiness in many our lives today! God's blessings to her dear family.

Laugh with Lucy - 1 Day until Lucille Ball's 100th Birthday Celebration!

August 5, 2011, Friday-

In honor of the celebration of Lucy's 100th Birthday Tomorrow, August 6, 2011!

Here's a Short Clip straight from the Chocolate Factory - the I Love Lucy Episode, titled: Job Switching!





Oh, so funny... especially when the woman shouts "Speed it up!" Love it!

By the way, this episode, Job Switching, can be found on I Love Lucy - Season 2.
See the Lucille Ball TV Specials page for details on Lucille Ball Television Shows airing this Weekend!

Laugh with Lucy - 2 Days until Lucille Ball's 100th Birthday Celebration!

August 4, 2011, Thursday-

In honor of Lucille Ball's 100th Birthday coming up-

Here's a short clip of the "I Love Lucy" Episode, titled: L. A., At Last
(it's the one with the handsome, William Holden!)



Oh, Lucy is Fantastic, as always! Absolutely Hilarious!

The "L. A., At Last" episode is available on I Love Lucy - Season 4.

See the Lucille Ball TV Specials page for details on Lucille Ball Television Shows airing this Weekend!

Laugh with Lucy - 3 Days until Lucille Ball's 100th Birthday Celebration!

August 3, 2011, Wednesday-

In honor of the celebration of Lucy's 100th Birthday...

Here's a hilarious scene, of Lucy, Ricky, Ethel, and Fred... when they are on their way to Hollywood.





This scene is from the I Love Lucy episode, First Stop. It is available in the I Love Lucy Season 4.

See the Lucille Ball TV Specials page for details on Lucille Ball Television Shows airing this Weekend!

Laugh with Lucy - 4 Days until Lucille Ball's 100th Birthday Celebration!

August 2, 2011, Tuesday-

Here's a great clip of when Ethel & Lucy get the same dress with a mix of other great friendship moments!



Any girl who has ever shared clothes with a Sister or Best Friend can totally relate! So real, So funny, So Lucy & Ethel! We love it and their special Friendship!

The episode, "Lucy and Ethel Buy the Same Dress" is available on I Love Lucy Season 3.


See the Lucille Ball TV Specials page for details on Lucille Ball Television Shows airing this Weekend!

Laugh with Lucy - 5 Days until Lucille Ball's 100th Birthday Celebration!

August 1, 2011, Monday-

In honor of the celebration of Lucy's 100th Birthday on August 6, 2011 - I thought we would count-down to the occasion this week by watching short clips of Favorite "I Love Lucy" Episodes!

Lucy's Home-made Dress and Home-Permanent!




Yikes... that is what makes Lucy great, even all these years later! I am from the generation of those (in the 80s) who got perms. Now, I love my hair straightener! So funny... I think many of us can relate!


This episode above is titled, Lucy wants new Furniture. It is available on I Love Lucy Season 2.

Hope this made you smile ~ have a Great Monday!

See the Lucille Ball TV Specials page for details on Lucille Ball Television Shows airing this Weekend!

I Love Lucille Ball's 100th Birthday Celebration - a Special Honoring!

August 6th, 2011 - will mark the 100th Birthday of Lucille Ball. Many will be doing special honoring ceremonies and TV Specials to commemorate the day a true Legend was born.

Lucy is a favorite Actress of so many. ( I know, "I Love Lucy"! ) She was born in Jamestown, New York - where a festival of comedy, will take place Aug 3-7, 2011, to celebrate Lucille Desiree Ball! It's called Lucy Fest! You can see all the details on the Official Lucy Desi Center Web-site. There will be a parade and a Lucy Radio Show re-enactment, plus loads more! Sounds like so much fun.. just like Lucy!


Also, on TV:
(you can see Lucy in lots of Specials)

Hallmark Channel

~ All Weekend Long - August 6th & 7th 2011 -  "I Love Lucy" 100th Birthday Tribute!

(Over 100 Episodes of "I Love Lucy")


My Favorite "I Love Lucy" Episode:

Oh my, or as Lucy would say, "Eeeewwwww", can I possibly choose one? I think my absolute favorite is The Dancing Star with Van Johnson - for once Lucy is the star and she is successful! I love it! Plus, I love their trip to California when they end up at the same rest stop over and over again - and when Lucy does the Commercial, when she tells Ricky she is expecting, when they redecorate the Mertz Apartment, the chickens, the lawn mower, Ethel's birthday gift, the chocolate candy, the home permanent, meeting Bill Holden, Madame X, Lucy misses the Boat, and so many more........oh, I guess I do love them all!



TCM:

~ August 6th - Movie Marathon 100th Birthday Tribute to Lucille Ball! 

Du Barry Was A Lady (1943) ... TCM ... 6 AM
Panama Lady (1939) ... TCM ... 8 AM
Without Love (1945) ... TCM ... 9:30 AM
Miss Grant Takes Richmond (1949) ... TCM ... 11:30 AM
Fuller Brush Girl, The (1950) ... TCM ... 1 PM
Long, Long Trailer, The (1954) ... TCM ... 2:30 PM
Best Foot Forward (1943) ... TCM ... 4:30 PM
Dance, Girl, Dance (1940) ... TCM ... 6:15 PM
Stage Door (1937) ... TCM ... 8 PM
Big Street, The (1942) ... TCM ... 9:45 PM
Easy To Wed (1946) ... TCM ... 11:30 PM
Lured (1947) ... TCM ... 1:30 AM
Affairs Of Annabel, The (1938)... TCM ... 3:15 AM
Annabel Takes A Tour (1938) ... TCM ... 4:30 AM

My Favorite Lucy Film:

Well, I just can't pick one... I adore - Miss Grant Takes Richmond (with the Handsome, William Holden), The Fuller Brush Girl (such a funny, Suspenseful Mystery), The Long, Long Trailer (again, very funny!), and Easy to Wed (which of course, isn't Easy, at all - and I Love Van Johnson with Lucy!).


Enjoy the wonderful Lucy Laughter... and the 100th Birthday Celebration of a Fantastic Actress and Comedian as we all honor, Lucille Ball!




For "Lucy Fest" details, visit:
http://www.lucy-desi.com/

For "I Love Lucy" Episodes airing August 6th & 7th:
http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/

For Lucille Ball Movies on TCM, Biography, & More:
http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/8873%7C102009/Lucille-Ball/

Click Here for Lucille Ball Movies on DVD.

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