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"Lucy Protects Her Job" |
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SEASON 2 #25- "Lucy Goes to the Air Force Academy, Part 1" (Sept. 22, 1969) #26- "Lucy Goes to the Air Force Academy, Part 2" (Sept. 29, 1969) #27- "Lucy and the Indian Chief" (Oct. 6, 1969) #28- "Lucy Runs the Rapids" (Oct. 13, 1969) #29- "Lucy and Harry's Tonsils" (Oct. 20, 1969) #30- "Lucy's Burglar Alarm" (Nov. 3, 1969) #31- "Lucy at the Drive-In Movie" (Nov. 10, 1969) #32- "Lucy and the Andrew Sisters" (Oct. 27, 1969) #33- "Lucy and the Used Car Dealer" (Nov. 17, 1969) #34- "Lucy, the Cement Worker" (Nov. 24, 1969) #35- "Lucy And Johnny Carson" (Dec. 1, 1969) #36- "Lucy and the Generation Gap" (Dec. 8, 1969) #37- "Lucy and the Bogie Affair" (Dec. 15, 1969) #38- "Lucy, the Laundress" (Jan. 13, 1970) #39- "Lucy, the Helpful Mother" (Dec. 29, 1969) #40- "Lucy Protects Her Job" (Dec. 22, 1969) #41- "Lucy and Wayne Newton" (Feb. 16, 1970) #42- "Lucy and Liberace" (Jan. 5, 1970) #43- "Lucy and Lawrence Welk" (Jan. 19, 1970) #44- "Lucy and Vivian Vance" (Jan. 26, 1970) #45- "Lucy and Ann-Margret" (Feb. 2, 1970) #46- "Lucy and Wally Cox" (Feb. 9, 1970) #47- "Lucy Takes Over" (Feb. 23, 1970) #48- "Lucy and Carol Burnett" (Mar. 2, 1970) |
Episode Title: #40 - Lucy Protects Her Job. Original Air Date: December 22, 1969. Guest Stars:
Mary Jane Croft (Mary Jane); Wanda Clark (Secretary); Robert
Carson (Mr Harvey Morgan). Plot: Upon advice from a friend, Harry informs Lucy that she has been working too hard and needs to have some assistance around the office. He suggests that Lucy hire another secretary to help her with her work. Lucy mistakes this offer from Harry as the hurtful hint that she is about to be "let go." So, Lucy begins her search for the most nutty secretary she can find to louse everything up, hoping Harry will see Lucy for what she is worth and want her back... and only her. Kim has just found out she's scored the lead role as a nutty secretary in a play, so Lucy finds this a perfect opportunity for Kim to not only practice her role and earn a few bucks, but to help save her mother's job at the same time! Songs: Notes On Lucie:
Watch for Lucie as "Shoiley" Shopenauer, the nutty
secretary. She is just amazing!!
Likened to a similar character as that of Fran Fine, this was long
before the days of "The Nanny." Lucie's character
portrayal, accent and knack for comedy are impeccable, leaving her
audience in hysterics. Other Notes: It is Lucille Ball's secretary, Wanda Clark, who we see stepping in as the whiz-bang secretary, typing the Gettysburg Address in less than a minute! Apparently, an actress was originally hired to play the part of the proficient secretary. However, she could not type fast enough believably. Wanda was asked to take the part instead and the actress was given a part in another episode. A 2 minute clip of the "Shoiley Shopenauer" character was shown as an introduction to Lucie Arnaz, when she guested at the Loving Lucy Convention in California in 2001. The audience didn't recognise her at first, under "Shoiley's" blonde wig and Jersey accent. But, when she stepped back into her Kim Carter character, it tweaked and sent the crowd cheering! Quotes: There are so many fantastic quotes from this episode, here's just a small selection: Harry: That is
precisely the reason I wanted you to hire another girl, to take the
pressure off you. After
all, we’re not as young as we used to be… (Harry has just given Lucy some roses) Harry: Did you pick up the stamps? Shoiley: (Answering the phone)
Carter's Eunuch Employment Agency... Harry: Let's take some dictation. Shoiley: You mean I'm fired? Credits: WRITTEN BY: Sam
Perrin, Ralph Goodman Viewer Inputs/Reviews: To be included. Media: Film clip/sounds to be
included. Have you seen this episode? Do you have any further information or material? Favourite bits? We'd love to hear from you, please share your thoughts!!
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