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Co-hosts Erika Murrietta and Ziva Maples dive deep into the life of Lucille Ball, exploring many facets of her life. They take an episode by episode look at some of her most famous shows Lucille Ball was part of like I Love Lucy, The Lucy Show, and Here’s Lucy. They will also take a closer look at some of Lucy’s movies, explore the creation and works of Desilu productions and learn more about Lucy’s costars throughout her long career spanning decades!

Co-hosts Erika Murrietta and Ziva Maples dive deep into the life of Lucille Ball, exploring many facets of her life. They take an episode by episode look at some of her most famous shows Lucille Ball was part of like I Love Lucy, The Lucy Show, and Here’s Lucy. They will also take a closer look at some of Lucy’s movies, explore the creation and works of Desilu productions and learn more about Lucy’s costars throughout her long career spanning decades!

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Co-hosts Erika Murrietta and Ziva Maples dive deep into the life of Lucille Ball, exploring many facets of her life. They take an episode by episode look at some of her most famous shows Lucille Ball was part of like I Love Lucy, The Lucy Show, and Here’s Lucy. They will also take a closer look at some of Lucy’s movies, explore the creation and works of Desilu productions and learn more about Lucy’s costars throughout her long career spanning decades!

Language:

English

Episodes

Having A Ball: Lucy Gets Ricky on The Radio

6/20/2022
“Not watch television!?!? What else is there to do?” Well you could listen to our latest episode where we recap “Lucy Gets Ricky on the Radio”. In this episode we discuss three famous child stars, a pretty cool popcorn passer, and Roy Rowan who is the announcer for "Mr. and Mrs. Quiz” and who fans loves so much that he then became the announcer for “I Love Lucy.” •• Please rate and review our podcast! ••• Connect with all things 'Having A Ball' ••• YouTube Channel:...

Duration:00:38:58

Having A Ball: The Publicity Agent

6/13/2022
In this weeks recap we discuss Season 1, Episode 31, ‘The Publicity Agent’. Your hosts Ziva and Erika will discuss the difference between Tiddlywinks and Pogs, 4,100 dollars worth of stolen gems, and a game show with an interesting premise called Queen for a Day. We also discuss the curious way that Ricky decided to teach Lucy a lesson, and by curious we mean violent and disturbing. Overall this wasn’t one of our favorite episodes to watch, but we did enjoy breaking it down for...

Duration:00:38:45

Having A Ball: Lucy Does A TV Commercial

6/6/2022
This weeks episode recap is an iconic one, Lucy Does A TV Commercial- or as we remember it- the Vitameatavegamin one! We chat about the product placements, the hilarity in the making of the episode- a drunken Lucy is a fun Lucy- the behind the scenes bloopers and what we love about the history and inspiration Lucy may have pulled from to create the infamous commercial scene! •• Please rate and review our podcast! ••• Connect with all things 'Having A Ball' ••• YouTube Channel:...

Duration:00:43:23

Having A Ball: The Freezer

5/30/2022
This week's episode recap is focused on the iconic 'The Freezer' (Season 1, Episode 29). We call it iconic because Lucille's multiple personalities (plus her Hal King-applied makeup to resemble icicles!) really shine through. From her carnival barker speak in the butcher to her time stuck in the freezer, Lucy is hilarious here. The hosts chat about the history of walk-in freezers, Desi's musical numbers and how the 'freezer' concepts have been used in various television shows after I Love...

Duration:00:41:03

Having A Ball: Cuban Pals

5/23/2022
This week's episode recap centers around 'Cuban Pals' (season 1, episode 28). The hosts chat about all the hilarity that ensues when Lucy is left to fend for herself trying to speak to Ricky's friends from Cuba in Spanish. We chat about the relationship Ricky has with an old female friend and how each would handle the scenario. We discuss the history of the Good Neighbor Policy, the dance routines and backgrounds of the guest stars. •• Please rate and review our podcast! ••• Connect...

Duration:00:46:30

Having A Ball EXTRA: The Mysterious Death of George Reeves

5/16/2022
This week’s episode is a little different from our usual Lucy content (although there is a Lucy connection.) We are focusing on the mysterious death of one of Old Hollywood’s leading men, George Reeves. As he was beloved starring in one of the most iconic roles, Superman in the Adventures of Superman, his mysterious death in 1959 has left more questions than answers that to this day don’t sit right nor are accepted with fans, enthusiasts and Hollywood historians alike. We discuss the...

Duration:00:53:56

Having A Ball: The Kleptomaniac

5/9/2022
This week's episode recap centers around 'The Kleptomaniac' (Season 1, episode 27). A pretty funny and silly episode that could have been solved with just asking a simple question! The hosts discuss a bit about the guest star, the Clyde Beatty Circus and the antiques that are showcased in this episode. •• Please rate and review our podcast! ••• Connect with all things 'Having A Ball' ••• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXuCxbfhUNJzJ_8wMfMD_w/featured Having A...

Duration:00:52:56

Having A Ball: The Marriage License

5/2/2022
This week's recap centers around the sweet and quirky episode that is 'The Marriage License' (season 1, episode 26). Lucy goes into high-gear anxiety thinking she's not legally married to Ricky due to a misspelling. The hosts discuss the history of Lucille and Desi's own real wedding in 1940, their own proposal stories, how they would each handle this scenario and how the misspelling of Bacardi is actually a nod to Desi's connection to the rum factory. •• Please rate and review our...

Duration:00:45:36

Having A Ball: Gary Morton & Edith Hirsch

4/25/2022
This week's chat centers around the second marriages of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. After their marriage ended, they both went on to find love and marry others. Lucy married comedian Gary Morton and Desi married Edith Hirsch. Our episode today really is a chat about what we know about them pre-and post Lucy and Desi as information of their upbringing is scarce. The beautiful thing to see is how happy these second marriages made each of them- even in the undeniable shadow of the juggernaut...

Duration:00:31:46

Having A Ball: Pioneer Women

4/18/2022
This week's episode recap centers around the famous 'loaf of bread' episode, (season 1, episode 25) 'Pioneer Women'. The hosts discuss the dynamics between the husbands and wives for housework and everyday life when they decide to remove all the modern conveniences like dishwashers or modern transportation. Erika explains her refusal to use a dishwasher and Ziva helps point out all the bloopers in which the bet they started would have already been lost! It's also interesting to chat about...

Duration:00:43:27

Having A Ball: Bonus: (Spanish) Biografía de Desi Arnaz En Español

4/11/2022
¡Hola! Today's special episode is a biography of Desi Arnaz entirely in Spanish (narrated by Erika). As one of the very first Latin faces on American television, Desi had to break many boundaries, stereotypes and prove the initial naysayers wrong. In this mini biography (that certainly does not cover every genius move, every groundbreaking negotiation, or every credit well-deserved), we learn a bit about his upbringings, his start on broadway and of course, his written-in-the-stars encounter...

Duration:00:28:19

Having A Ball: The Gossip

4/4/2022
This week's episode we discuss the hilariously written, 'The Gossip' (Season 1, episode 24) which showcases Lucille Ball's pantomiming skills and the physical storytelling she was so brilliant at performing. The hosts discuss their own views on gossiping, background on the sometime-returning guest stars, Bob Jellison and Richard Reeves.and how well this episode was written. Plus, some behind the scenes trivia! •• Please rate and review our podcast! ••• Connect with all things 'Having A...

Duration:00:50:30

Having A Ball: The Moustache

3/28/2022
This week's episode review is on the 'This can only happen to Lucy' episode "The Moustache" from season 1, episode 23. The hosts discuss the hilarity in which all the events take place throughout the episode, their own thoughts on facial hair preferences, the history of the products used and the music performed by Desi Arnaz. •• Please rate and review our podcast! ••• Connect with all things 'Having A Ball' ••• YouTube Channel:...

Duration:00:45:44

Having A Ball: Lucy and Desi Documentary Review

3/21/2022
We finally review and share our opinions and thoughts on the much anticipated and beautifully directed documentary on Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, 'Lucy and Desi' from Amy Poehler currently streaming on Amazon Prime. The film certainly feels like a modern version of the "Lucy and Desi: A Home Movie" from the early 90's produced by Lucie Arnaz. We discuss what we loved about the film and some of the bits of information and hardly or never-before seen videos of Lucy and Desi at the start of...

Duration:00:30:15

Having A Ball: Fred and Ethel Fight

3/14/2022
Today's episode recap centers around 'Fred and Ethel Fight' (season 1, episode 22). This particular episode is highly addressed in the Being The Ricardos film, particularly the infamous dinner scene. The hosts discuss the way the relationship between Vivian and William may have made this episode easier to film, the hilarious way Lucy tries to reconnect the two after a fight and how Ricky and Lucy attempt to apologize without apologizing to end their own fight! As always, we dive into a bit...

Duration:00:50:20

Having A Ball: Forever Darling movie review with Carrie Ketterman

3/7/2022
In this movie review of the Lucille Ball/ Desi Arnaz 1956 film, ‘Forever Darling’, we are joined by the lovely Carrie Ketterman of Our Technicolor Life and The Not So Long Trailer! We can’t help but feel the presence of Lucy whenever we have Carrie join us and talk our way through Lucy and Desi’s third film together! We discuss the stunning wardrobe, the familiar faces and the parallels with I Love Lucy. We also find out how Lucille really felt about this film and behind the scenes trivia...

Duration:01:15:11

Having A Ball: New Neighbors

2/28/2022
This episode recap is centered around a very memorable series of events when new neighbors move into the East 68th Street building. The hosts discuss the backgrounds and connections of the guest stars and the fantastic physical comedy displayed throughout. Lucille Ball really set the standard and there bar high with the amount of facial expressions and creative physical stunts she pulls off while trying to snoop through the neighbor’s belongings. It is an extremely fun episode and we have...

Duration:00:43:52

Having A Ball: The Young Fans

2/21/2022
Today's episode recap centers around Season 1, Episode 20, 'The Young Fans' which guest stars Janet Waldo and Richard Crenna. The hosts chat about the childhood crushes both guest stars get on Ricky and Lucy, how they handled the idea of a May/ December romance and the premise of a young lady being infatuated with a celebrity and how it is viewed in today's society, We also get to see a bit of and 'older' Lucy and Desi, who remained close until the end. •• Please rate and review our...

Duration:00:38:00

Having A Ball: The Ballet

2/14/2022
ilovelucy #lucilleball #havingaballpodcast In this recap, the hosts discuss the absolute classic that is The Ballet from season 1 (episode 19). There's so much physical comedy in this one, it's hard to choose just one scene to love. Lucille Ball gives a brilliant performance and we meet a couple of memorable guest stars! This is usually one of the episodes of I Love Lucy that most people think of- right up there with Job Switching and Lucy Does A TV Commercial! •• Please rate and review...

Duration:00:35:25

Having A Ball: Breaking The Lease

2/7/2022
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...

Duration:00:34:35

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