The Lucy Show

Trivia

While filming a 1963 episode in which Lucy and Vivian attempt to install a shower (but become trapped inside, unable to shut the water off) Ball nearly drowned while performing in the tank of water. Unable to bring herself back to the surface, it was Vance who realized there was a problem and pulled her costar to safety; she went on to ad lib until Ball could catch her breath to resume speaking her lines (all the while, cameras continued to film). Neither the producers nor the live studio audience realized there was a problem.

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The credits list the show's basis as the novel Life Without George, by Irene Kampen.

Related Topics:
Novel - Life Without George - Irene Kampen

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The show was followed up by Here's Lucy in 1968.

Related Topics:
Here's Lucy - 1968

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