Having A Ball
A Podcast about all things Lucille Ball and Desilu
We found 10 episodes of Having A Ball with the tag “lucille ball”.
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Having A Ball: Breaking The Lease
February 7th, 2022 | 34 mins 37 secs
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This episode recap centers around Season 1, episode 18: Breaking The Lease. The hosts discuss the hilarity of how quickly things took a turn in this episode and how certain situations are handled between friends who are also in a landlord/ tenant situation.
There are a couple of great songs with a rich history included along with so many unnecessary fights that are randomly started that make a non-stop episode. There's also an impromptu jam session in the Ricardo apartment that include appearances from our spotlighted stand-ins Bennett Green and Hazel Pierce. -
Having A Ball: Lucy Writes A Play
January 31st, 2022 | 35 mins 54 secs
being the ricardos, beverly hillbillies, bob hope, classic tv, classic tv shows, comedy, desi arnaz, desilu, desilu productions, ethel mertz, fred mertz, having a ball, having a ball podcast, i love lucy, i love lucy trivia, javier bardem, let’s talk to lucy, lucie arnaz, lucille ball, nicole kidman, rick nineg, the lucy show, vivian vance, william frawley
This episode review centers around Season 1, Episode 17. 'Lucy Writes A Play' (one of many plays Lucy will write or take part in during I Love Lucy). The hosts discuss the hilarious mistakes and miscommunications that surround this episode. There are stereotypes that are touched upon, very funny accent changes and for once, it isn't Lucy who messes things up!
As is with most episodes of I Love Lucy, we see the genius and physical comedy extraordinaire that is Lucille Ball. -
Having A Ball: Part 2- The Long Long Trailer Review with Carrie Ketterman
January 24th, 2022 | 40 mins 26 secs
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The hosts are back with the lovely as ever, Carrie Ketterman with part 2 of 'The Long Long Trailer' Review. They discuss the music from the film, the co-stars that may be recognized from other television shows trivia from behind the scenes and the fabulous wardrobe.
Carrie tells us all about her adventures that mirror the movie and how many trinkets and items they have collected to decorate and refurbish their not so long trailer! -
Having A Ball: Part 1- The Long Long Trailer Review with Carrie Ketterman
January 17th, 2022 | 39 mins 24 secs
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In this episode, the hosts review the 1953 feature film, The Long Long Trailer starring Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball as newlywed trailerites who explore the ups and downs of driving a really long trailer together across the country and are tested left and right!
We have the fun honor of once again being joined by Carrie Ketterman of the Not So Long Trailer and Our Technicolor Life website who has created an entire trailer adventure with her husband, Jeff, centered around this classic film!
She tells us how she came to love the film, what adventures they've had that mirror the film and all the people they meet along the way!
Join us again next week for part 2! -
Having A Ball: Lucy Fakes Illness
January 10th, 2022 | 41 mins 24 secs
being the ricardos, beverly hillbillies, bob hope, classic tv, classic tv shows, comedy, desi arnaz, desilu, desilu productions, ethel mertz, fred mertz, having a ball, having a ball podcast, i love lucy, i love lucy trivia, javier bardem, lucille ball, nicole kidman, rick nineg, the lucy show, vivian vance, william frawley
in this recap, the hosts discuss Season 1, episode 16: "Lucy Fakes Illness". This is a hilarious episode as Lucy does a fantastic impersonation of Tallulah Bankhead in order to fake an illness (or at least one of the symptoms, apparently.) Lucy, of course, is faking this psychological disorder to show what happens when her talents are repressed.
We discuss the many tactics Lucy attempts and how Ricky hilariously turns them around on her! -
Having A Ball: Lucy Plays Cupid
January 3rd, 2022 | 47 mins 40 secs
being the ricardos, beverly hillbillies, bob hope, classic tv, classic tv shows, comedy, desi arnaz, desilu, desilu productions, ethel mertz, fred mertz, having a ball, having a ball podcast, i love lucy, i love lucy trivia, javier bardem, keith thibodeaux, let’s talk to lucy, little ricky, lucie arnaz, lucille ball, nicole kidman, rick nineg, the lucy show, vivian vance, william frawley
In this episode recap, the hosts discuss Season 1, episode 15 'Lucy Plays Cupid'. This episode included the actress that was a frontrunner for Ethel Mertz, Bea Benaderet.
The hosts discuss the cringe-inducing interaction between Ricky and Lucy when she wanted to help Miss Lewis find love. There are many male and female outdated concepts in this episode- which is why we love to recap these episodes and compare modern-day relationships vs. 1950's marriages.
This is a fun one that includes actor Edward Everett Horton as both the object of Miss Lewis' affection and the one who won't take no for an answer from Lucy- even with hidden kids and a husband! -
Having A Ball: ‘Being The Ricardos’ Movie Review
December 27th, 2021 | 43 mins 35 secs
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Another 'Being The Ricardos' review? Sure, why not?!
In this episode, both Ziva and Erika finally chat about their views on the biopic that is all the talk in the 'Lucy' community. They discuss their likes and dislikes of the films, what their expectations were and why they think the film was written the way it was.
There's a lot to discuss as the main character is such a beloved and cherised legend that you can't help but discuss the way the fabulous foursome and their writers were portrayed. -
Having A Ball: George Pennacchio, ABC7 News
December 20th, 2021 | 38 mins 52 secs
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As the streaming premiere date on Amazon Prime of ‘Being The Ricardos’ approaches, Erika of Having A Ball Podcast chats with ABC7 News Entertainment reporter, George Pennacchio.
Not only does George have an extensive career in Los Angeles covering and Interviewing Hollywood’s A-list celebrities, he is a huge Lucille Ball fan with an enviable collection of Lucy memorabilia.
We chat about what how his love of Lucy began, some of the items he has collected for many years and his thoughts on the newly released ‘Being The Ricardos’,.
He tells us about interviewing Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem and the extensive research they did to capture the essence of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.
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Having A Ball: Amateur Hour
December 13th, 2021 | 49 mins 36 secs
being the ricardos, beverly hillbillies, bob hope, classic tv, classic tv shows, comedy, desi arnaz, desilu, desilu productions, ethel mertz, fred mertz, having a ball, having a ball podcast, i love lucy, i love lucy trivia, javier bardem, let’s talk to lucy, lucie arnaz, lucille ball, nicole kidman, rick nineg, the lucy show, vivian vance, william frawley
This episode centers around one of Erika's least favorite 'I Love Lucy' episodes, Amateur Hour. The hosts discuss the cringeworthy behavior from the children Lucy is babysitting while earning money for a dress she wants to keep.
There are so many outdated ideals and behaviors in this episode that are juxtaposed with modern-day marriages and services like babysitting.
You have to look past the behavior of the twins to really appreciate the physical comedy Lucille pulls off in this episode from the merry-go-round tying to the charity event dancing when a certain frog makes a home on Lucy's neck! -
Having A Ball: The Benefit
December 6th, 2021 | 42 mins 45 secs
being the ricardos, beverly hillbillies, bob hope, classic tv, classic tv shows, comedy, desi arnaz, desilu, desilu productions, ethel mertz, fred mertz, having a ball, having a ball podcast, i love lucy, i love lucy trivia, javier bardem, let’s talk to lucy, lucie arnaz, lucille ball, nicole kidman, rick nineg, the lucy show, vivian vance, william frawley
in this episode, the hosts discuss the hilarious episode that is The Benefit. We discuss how Lucy was treated in this episode and how we would behave in our everyday lives.
The history of the songs that are performed in this episode and eventual comedy routine is discussed and you'd be amazed how many other television shows have used these same songs!
Lucy and Ricky Ricardo perform one of their vaudevillian-inspired acts that Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz took on tour before I Love Lucy was finally picked up!
The hosts may or may not attempt the skit with the jokes.