CBS will mark the 75th anniversary of “I Love Lucy” with a night of programming on Thursday, Dec. 17. The evening begins with “I Love Lucy: 75 Years of Laughter,” an “Entertainment Tonight” special, followed by two colorized episodes of the classic comedy.
The special airs from 8 to 9 p.m. ET/PT and features exclusive footage from the ET Vault and memorable moments from the series. It also includes new interviews with Carol Burnett, Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, Andy Garcia, Carrie Preston, Amy Poehler and others.
Two fan-favorite episodes follow, newly colorized with a palette inspired by the era in which they were originally filmed. In “The Christmas Show,” airing from 9 to 9:30 p.m. ET/PT, the Ricardos and Mertzes decorate the Christmas tree and reminisce about the arrival of Little Ricky, played by Keith Thibodeaux. Flashbacks revisit Lucy’s pregnancy reveal, her surprise appearance in a barbershop quartet, and the family’s preparations for the baby’s birth.
“Never Do Business with Friends” airs from 9:30 to 10 p.m. ET/PT. In the episode, the Ricardos sell their old washing machine to the Mertzes after buying a new one. When the machine breaks down before payment is made, the simple deal turns into a battle between friends.
The program airs on CBS and streams live on Paramount+ (Premium) and the next day. Paramount+ also carries all six seasons of “I Love Lucy,” including an Iconic Episodes collection with “Lucy Does a TV Commercial” and “Lucy’s Italian Movie.” Fans can also watch on Pluto TV’s dedicated “I Love Lucy” channel and on demand.
“I Love Lucy” premiered on Oct. 15, 1951, and ran for six seasons and 180 episodes. It became the first sitcom to top the Nielsen charts and helped pioneer the multi-camera format still used in comedy production. The series earned four Emmy Awards, 20 nominations and two honors from the Television Academy, and stars Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance and William Frawley.
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