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The I Love Lucy Interviews 75 Years- Desi Arnaz, Jr. Oct 17, 2026

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Our twelfth and final installment is with Desi Arnaz Jr. In this interview, Desi talks about what the show really meant to his mom and dad, how their real lives played into Lucy and Ricky, and why audiences related to them as much as they do to this day.

The I Love Lucy Interviews 75 Years- Bob Schiller Oct 17, 2026

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Our eleventh installment is a short, candid interview with Bob Schiller who last appeared in our fifth installment with his writing partner Bob Weiskopf. In these never-before heard interviews, we get deep behind the scenes of I Love Lucy from the people who were actually there. This short re-visit with Mr. Schiller was quite introspective about his experience with I Love Lucy

The Shadow Radio Podcast #85- Death is an Art Oct 17, 2026

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In an art gallery, the statues are impressive and extremely lifelike. Cranston investigates when his good friend goes missing after modeling for the artist. Commentary on the extreme horror of this death process and why the villains may not really be all that bad.

The I Love Lucy Interviews 75 Years- Madelyn Pugh Davis and Bob Carroll, Jr. Oct 16, 2026

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Tonight's tenth installment brings forth an exclusive, never before heard interview from the vaults with the creators of the Lucy persona who Lucille Ball herself attributes all her success- Bob Carroll, Jr. and Madelyn Pugh davis. The dynamic duo first wrote for Lucille Ball's "My Favorite Husband" radio show before moving to television with "I Love Lucy,"

The I Love Lucy Interviews 75 Years- Irma Kusely and Mercedes Manzanares Oct 16, 2026

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Today's ninth installment features exclusive twofold interviews with Lucy hair stylist Irma Kusely and I Love Lucy casting director Mercedes Manzaneres. Two very important women who were in-the-know both with the show and its star.

The Suspense Radio Podcast #301- The Noose of Coincidence (4/7/49) Oct 16, 2026

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A wealthy London bookshop owner's life gets pulled into a chain of "coincidences" that could lead to his ultimate demise. JR speaks on the psychological twists involved. Plus, the extortion of star Ronald Colman by his first wife and the lengths she would go to torture him emotionally and financially.

The I Love Lucy Interviews 75 years- Gregg Oppenheimer Oct 15, 2026

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In part eight we discuss producer Jess Oppenheimer, the brains behind My Favorite Husband and I Love Lucy, who helped create the persona of "Lucy", wasd instrumental in the idea to shoot on film before a studio audience, and was the one who drove the show. Friction between Jess and Desi Arnaz led to his leaving the show after its fifth seasom. Tonight, his son Gregg Oppenheimer shares all the behind the scenes drama.

The I Love Lucy Interviews 75 Years- Dann Cahn Oct 15, 2026

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Our seventh installment is an exclusive interview with head editor of I Love Lucy Dann Cohn who talks about the new way of editing for television as well as remembering that horrendous night when the first episode aired. having Lucy as a guest on her show. Plus, he shares his views on cast members and shooting on location during the infamous Hollywood episodes

The Superman Radio Podcast #790- Superman vs. Kryptonite Pt. 9 Oct 15, 2026

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Batman and Robin are hot on the trail of Lattimer as they search for a weakened Superman whom they believe is under Lattimer's control. JR speaks on the Batmobile "design" of the 1940s.

The I Love Lucy Interviews 75 Years- Marjorie Lord Oct 14, 2026

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Our sixth installment is an exclusive interview with Lucy friend and star of The Danny Thomas Show Marjorie Lord who talks working on the Lucy-Desi Comedy hour as well as having Lucy as a guest on her show. Plus, she shares how Vivian Vance tried to work through her stresses and disappointments. She also discusses issues on The Danny Thomas Show being the replacement for original star Jean Hagen.

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