Lucy & Desi

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LUCY NEWS:
BIG NEWS!
Mattel will be producing a limited edition "I Love Lucy" Ricky Ricardo doll for release later this year!
This limited edition will feature Ricky dressed as Santa from the memorable "I Love Lucy" Christmas Special which aired on Christmas Eve in 1956.
To guarantee you'll be able to add this special edition doll to your collection, pre-order yours today from the Lucy-Desi Center and they'll ship it to you directly from Lucy's hometown--Jamestown, New York!
Expected ship date: Fall, 2008. But, don't delay. The Santa Lucy doll released in 2006 was a quick sell-out and last year's Santa Ethel doll went even faster.
Guarantee that you'll be one of the first to receive this latest and greatest holiday edition by pre-ordering today.
For collectors on a budget, the Center will offer the doll with imperfect packaging (a doll box with possible creases, dings, or bend), for the discounted price of $64.95.
Visit THE LUCY-DESI CENTER for more details!
LUCY'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS!
EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND OF AUG. 1 - 3:
ORIGINAL LUCY-DESI MUSEUM I, DESILU PLAYHOUSE, SNEAK PEEK IN NEW LUCY-DESI MUSEUM
Original Lucy-Desi Museum, 212 Pine Street, and Desilu Playhouse, 2 W. Third Street: Fri. 9 am-7 pm, Sat. 9 am-7 pm, Sun. 9 am-6 pm.
New Lucy-Desi Museum, 10 W. Third Street: Fri. 2-7 pm, Sat. 10:30 am-7 pm, Sun. 9 am-6 pm.
The Lucy-Desi Museum celebrates the personal and professional lives of The First Couple of Comedy. The Desilu Playhouse is a museum devoted to the “I Love Lucy” television series. Get a sneak peek at the NEW Lucy-Desi Museum – nearing completion – including an exhibit of Lucy’s 1972 gold Mercedes-Benz! With a Weekend Guest Pass you can visit all of these as often as you like! (Admission to both Lucy-Desi Museums is free to Museum members.)
LUCY’S MYSTERY THEATRE: CLASSIC LUCY TV APPEARANCES FREE EVENT: Reg Studio Theatre, 108 E. Third Street
Fri., Aug. 1: Noon – 5 pm; Sat., Aug. 2: 9 am – 6 pm; Sun., Aug. 3: 10 am – 4 pm.
Stop in anytime and enjoy constantly changing screenings of Lucille Ball’s television appearances! Donations will be accepted to further the programs of the Lucy-Desi Center.
LUCY-DESI MEMORABILIA COLLECTORS’ SHOW 217 N. Main Street.
Fri., Aug. 1: 10 am - 4 pm; Sat., Aug. 2: 9 am - 5 pm ; Sun., Aug. 3: 10 am - 4 pm.
Attention collectors! Are you looking for a specific item to add to your Lucy-Desi collection? You might find it here! Vintage movie posters, collector plates, dolls, comic books, magazines, and more.
LUCYTOWN TOURS...A Two-Hour Video-Enhanced Tour of Lucy’s Hometown!
Samples Courtesy of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory & over $500 in Door Prizes. With a Special Lucy-Desi VIP Guest Hosting Each Tour! Friday, Saturday, & Sunday: 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm. Tours board outside The Lucy-Desi Museum.
PHOTO OP!
At the Collectors’ Show, 217 N. Main St. Friday, Aug. 1: 1-3 pm; Saturday, Aug. 2: 11 am-3 pm; Sunday, Aug. 3: 11 am-3 pm.
Get a professional photograph with a different Lucy-Desi backdrop each day: Friday be a Vitameatavegamin girl, Saturday join Kramer’s Kitchen Kandy staff, and be a grape stomper on Sunday! “Lucy” and “Ethel will stop by to pose with your from 2-3 pm Friday and Saturday and 11 am-noon Sunday!
LUCY-DESI BOOK SIGNING
Meet the author of The Official “I Love Lucy” Paper Dolls, Allan Glaser. Allan will be on hand throughout the weekend to meet fans, answer questions about his work, and autograph books for sale at all locations.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 2008
MUSEUM “MEMBERS ONLY” PARTY – SNEAK PEEK AT NEW LUCY-DESI MUSEUM!
8-9:30 am, at the NEW Lucy-Desi Museum, 10 W. Third Street Sponsored by The Donut Connection.
Be among the first to walk through the doors of this new facility. A private party featuring huge gift shop discounts. Note: This event is open to Museum Members only. Not a member? Join at the door!
“I LOVE LUCY” RE-CREATION CONTEST: GOOFY GOLFING
FREE EVENT: Registration: 9 am- 2 pm at the Information Booth outside the theatre.
Recreate a little TV history the Lucy way! Inspired by “The Golf Game,” where Ricky and Fred teach Lucy and Ethel “new” golf rules! Finalists will compete at 4:30 pm today on Potters Terrace by the Lucy-Desi Gift Shop. To become a finalist, take a quiz on this famous episode!
GIFT SHOPS EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
9 am - noon, The Lucy-Desi Museum (212 Pine St.), Lucy-Desi Gift Shop (300 N. Main St.), and Desilu Playhouse Gift Shop (2 W. Third).
Enjoy 10% off all gift shop purchases from 9 am until noon at these three locations! Note: Museum member discounts also apply!
LUCY-DESI MUSICAL REVUE
11:30 am, Tracy Plaza, Third & Spring Streets
Suzuki Strings & Friends (under the direction of Nina Karbacka) offer a musical tribute to the First Couple of Comedy.
FESTIVAL PROCLAMATION
Noon, Tracy Plaza, Third & Spring Streets.
Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi proclaims the official start of “Lucy’s Birthday Celebration” and welcomes this year’s special celebrity guests!
LUCY’S BIRTHDAY CAKE BAKE-OFF 12:15 pm, Tracy Plaza, Third & Spring Streets.
Local bakeries, caterers, and supermarkets enter the 10th annual competition celebrating Lucille Ball’s birthday! Punch and cake for everyone!
TROPICANA LUNCHEON: With Special Guest, Allan Glaser Featuring A Salute To “I Love Lucy” Costume Designer, Elois Jenssen.
1 pm, The Tropicana Room, 2 W. Third St. (above the Desilu Playhouse).
The author of The Official “I Love Lucy” Paper Dolls (and Elois’s close friend) offers a salute to one of Lucy’s favorite costume designers during this special luncheon event in the Tropicana Room. While enjoying a lunch inspired by the “L.A. At Last” (Brown Derby) episode (for which Elois designed the costumes), you’ll see original costume sketches approved by Lucy herself and hear stories about Lucy and Elois’s unique friendship, all showcased by a slideshow of rarely seen black and white photos from the archives of the Lucy-Desi Center and Allan's personal collection. A mini-fashion show of some Elois Jenssen original creations will also be featured. Immediately following the event, Allan will be available to meet fans and sign copies of The Official “I Love Lucy” Paper Dolls.
SNEAK PREVIEW OPENING OF THE NEW LUCY-DESI MUSEUM!
2-7 pm, 10 W. Third Street
Be among the first to step inside the new and expanded Lucy-Desi Museum at its new location!
KOMEDY KOLLEGE: IMPROV COMEDY 101
Taught by Lou Ann Graham, sister of Vivian Vance (“Ethel Mertz”).
3-5 pm, 100 E. Third Street, corner of Pine
Learn improv comedy from this professional actress, whose sister was the top “second banana”! Limited admission.
FILM FEST: The Lucy Show
3:30 pm, Reg Lenna Civic Center, 116 E. Third Street
Enjoy three seldom-seen episodes of The Lucy Show! You’ll love Lucy Carmichael as she schemes to get her way while battling Mr. Mooney!
LUCY’S GOOFY GOLFING FINALISTS COMPETITION
FREE EVENT: 4:30 pm, Potters Terrace, beside the Lucy-Desi Gift Shop
Who will be the festival’s best goofy golfer?!
TROPICANA DINNER PARTY WITH “LUCY” AND “ETHEL”
Back by popular demand -- with a birthday party flair!
5:30 pm, Tropicana Room (above the Desilu Playhouse), 2 W. Third Street.
Remember when Lucy and Ethel tossed the dinner rolls to stay on “Lucy’s Schedule” (episode 33)? Here’s your chance to reenact this hilarious episode with Lucy and Ethel impressionists Diane Vincent and Rhonda Medina bringing it to life and offering live performances! Limited admission.
“I LOVE LUCY” TRIVIA CONTEST Starring “Lucy” and “Ethel”
7:30 pm, Reg Lenna Civic Center, 116 E. Third Street
$500 in Prizes Courtesy of Vandor.
Author and We Love Lucy Fan Club President Tom Watson joins host John Schillner in welcoming “Lucy” (Diane Vincent) and “Ethel” (Rhonda Medina) to this fan-tastic event! Randomly selected audience members will step on stage to prove their Lucy-Desi knowledge during this special trivia event devoted to our friends at 623 E. 68th Street!
LUCY-DESI IMPROV WITH THE UNEXPECTED GUESTS
9:30 pm, Tropicana Room (above the Desilu Playhouse), 2 W. Third Street
Jamestown’s own John Schillner will open the late night laughs for his town’s comedy improv troupe, The Unexpected Guests. You’ll laugh yourself silly as they pay tribute to America’s Comedy Couple. Limited admission.
LUCY UNDER THE STARS
9:45-11 pm; Corner of Third and Pine Streets
Look for Lucy! It’s popcorn, soda, and “Lucy” under the stars! Weather permitting. Free!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2008
LUCY LEGEND: YOU & LUCY'S CHAUFFEUR! Featuring Special Guest Frank Gorey, Lucy’s Personal Driver for 30 years.BR 8:30-10 am; The NEW Lucy-Desi Museum, 10 W. Third Street.
Take a seat in Lucille Ball’s 1972 gold Mercedes-Benz, now on permanent exhibit in the new Lucy-Desi Museum. One professionally shot photograph of you with Frank Gorey will be included. One photo per ticket holder. No personal cameras or video equipment will be permitted. Following the photo shoot, enjoy a continental breakfast, a special screening, and conversation with Frank! Limited admission.
“I LOVE LUCY” RE-CREATION CONTEST: CANDY FACTORY ANTICS
FREE EVENT: Registration: 9 am- 2 pm at the Information Booth outside the theatre.
Inspired by “Job Switching,” this will be a test of “candy” skills! Finalists will compete at 4 pm today on Potters Terrace by the Lucy-Desi Gift Shop. To become a finalist, take a quiz on this famous episode!
“I REMEMBER LUCY”: A SPECIAL MORNING WITH JOE RUSKIN
10:30 am, Reg Lenna Civic Center, 116 E. Third Street
Legendary character actor Joe Ruskin has appeared in more than 100 television shows -- including both The Lucy Show and Here's Lucy. Join him for a morning of reminiscing as he reflects on his Hollywood career and his memories of being on the Lucy set. A special screening of Joe and the Queen of Comedy will also be featured.
LUCY-DESI MEMORABILIA AUCTION
12:45 pm Preview, 1:37 pm Auction
Reg Lenna Civic Center, 116 E. Third Street
Auction Conducted by Ludwig Auction Services
Over 100 pieces of vintage Lucy-Desi memorabilia plus special one-of-a-kind items and special pieces from the Estate of Vivian Vance! Preview open exclusively to auction ticket holders.
KOMEDY KOLLEGE: IMPROV COMEDY 101
Taught by Lou Ann Graham, sister of Vivian Vance.
3-5 pm, 100 E. Third Street, corner of Pine.
Learn improv comedy from this professional actress, whose sister was the top “second banana”! Limited admission.
CANDY FACTORY ANTICS FINALISTS COMPETITION
FREE EVENT: 4 pm, Potters Terrace, beside the Lucy-Desi Gift Shop
Who will be the festival’s best candy factory person?!
FILM FEST II: Life With Lucy
4:30 pm, Reg Lenna Civic Center, 116 E. Third St.
Enjoy three back-to-back episodes of Lucy’s last television series including the show’s last episode that was filmed but never aired on television!
TROPICANA DINNER PARTY WITH “LUCY” AND “ETHEL”
Back by popular demand for two nights only!
5:30 pm, Tropicana Room (above the Desilu Playhouse), 2 W. Third Street
Remember when Lucy and Ethel tossed the dinner rolls to stay on “Lucy’s Schedule” (episode 33)? Here’s your chance to reenact this hilarious episode with Lucy and Ethel impressionists Diane Vincent and Rhonda Medina bringing it to life and offering live performances! Limited admission.
I REMEMBER LUCY: AN EVENING WITH RUTA LEE
8 pm, Reg Lenna Civic Center, 116 E. Third Street
Hollywood star (and guest star of The Lucy Show and Lucy Moves to NBC) Ruta Lee shares her memories of her friendship with the Queen of Comedy. A special screening of Ruta's appearance in “Lucy's Substitute Secretary” will be featured as well as some one-of-a-kind surprises and a question and answer session!
RUTA LEE GRAND GALA
~9:45 pm, Location TBA
Enjoy live music, refreshments, and the best of company--the one and only, Ruta Lee--during this special party in honor of our very special celebrity guest.
LUCY UNDER THE STARS
9:45-11 pm, Corner of Third and Pine Streets
Look for Lucy! It’s popcorn, soda, and “Lucy” under the stars! Weather permitting. Free!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 2008
“I LOVE LUCY” RE-CREATION CONTEST: EGG STUFFING
FREE EVENT: Registration: 9 am- 2 pm at the Information Booth outside the theatre.
Inspired by “Lucy Does the Tango,” where Ricky and Lucy dance while Lucy has a blouse full of eggs! Finalists will compete at 3 pm today on Potters Terrace by the Lucy-Desi Gift Shop. To become a finalist, take a quiz on this famous episode!
WE REMEMBER VIV: A TRIBUTE TO VIVIAN VANCE
9:30 am; Reg Lenna Civic Center, 116 E. Third Street
With Special Guest Lou Ann Graham, Vivian Vance’s Sister!
Over $500 in Door Prizes Courtesy of Aliz International
We Love Lucy Fan Club President Tom Watson will host this tribute to Vivian Vance, the actress who made Ethel Mertz one of America’s favorite sidekicks of all time! Her sister, Lou Ann Graham, will share private memories and family photos. You will be delighted by a special video of Viv’s career and some great surprises!
LUCY-DESI FAN REUNION and PICNIC, With Special Guest Wanda Clark, Lucille Ball’s Personal Secretary.
11:30 am-1 pm, Tsintzinia Society Club, 113 Jackson Avenue, Celoron.
Over $500 in Door Prizes Courtesy of All-U!
Sponsored by Quality Markets
Mix and mingle with other fans in the delightful setting of the Tsinzinia Society Club in the village where Lucille Ball spent so many happy years! Enjoy special guest Wanda Clark, sharing never-before-seen family scrapbook pictures. Participants will be responsible for transportation to event (~3 miles from Museum).
ETHEL’S SHOWBOAT CRUISE With Lou Ann Graham, Vivian Vance’s Sister!
1:30-3 pm, boards at Lucille Ball Memorial Park in Celoron
Join Vivian Vance’s real-life sister, Lou Ann, and “Ethel” (Rhonda Medina) as they welcome you aboard the Summerwind for a special cruise on Lake Chautauqua—the same lake Lucy Ricardo talked about on “I Love Lucy.” Limited admission.
EGG STUFFING FINALISTS COMPETITION
FREE EVENT: 3 pm, Potters Terrace, beside the Lucy-Desi Gift Shop.
Who will be the festival’s best egg stuffer?!
Many of these events have limited admissions, so please visit THE LUCY-DESI CENTER for ticket information.