The Lucy Show

Weekdays at 11:30a ET | 8:30a PT and Sunday at 7p ET | 4p PT

In the follow-up to I Love Lucy, Lucille Ball plays widow Lucy Carmichael, a mother of two children who shares a home with divorced friend Vivian Bagley (Vivian Vance of I Love Lucy fame). Carmichael is always scheming—dragging Vivian along with her—and grappling with comic complications related to life on her own and serving as secretary to the grumpy and demanding Mr. Mooney.

Next Airings

Feb 18th 11:30a ET

Ethel Merman and the Boy Scout Show

Ethel Merman agrees to perform at a Cub Scout show. Lucy is heartbroken when she and Viv are assigned to the off-stage job of making costumes. Merman feels sorry for the ladies and includes them, and Mr. Mooney, in the show.

Feb 19th 11:30a ET

Lucy and Viv Open a Restaurant

Lucy talks Viv into buying a small restaurant that's for sale. Despite several "theme" changes, customers stay away in droves. Mr. Mooney becomes interested in being a partner when he learns a new highway's being built nearby.

Feb 20th 11:30a ET

Lucy Takes a Job at the Bank

Mr. Mooney hires Lucy to give a new toaster to anyone who opens a savings account. Lucy tries to drum up business by getting her friends to close out their savings accounts and then redeposit the money as new accounts, leading to a rumor that the bank is failing!

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