Saturday 9: I Love Lucy

I can't believe another Saturday has rolled around. My summer break is nearly half over and I haven't done anything really fun or vacation-y. Nor am I likely to any time soon thanks to having "strained" my ankle. I'm hobbling around in a light brace with orders to stay off it as much as I can, ice it when I need to, and take ibuprofen for the pain. My doctor said to expect it to take a good 6 weeks to heal. A woman who worked in physical therapy commented on my blog the other day and said I should count on 2-3 months! Grrrr.

Anyway, enough of the pity party. I'm linking up with Sam and the gang at the Saturday 9 for a little musical meme fun. 

Saturday 9: I Love Lucy (1951)
 
Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.


1) Before today, did you know that the "I Love Lucy" theme had lyrics?  I did not, though I'm not surprised. A lot of the old theme songs had lyrics we never heard.

2) Since its premiere in 1951, I Love Lucy has never been off the air. Are you a fan?  I always watched it growing up, but I wouldn't say I'm a fan these days. The show is, however, the inspiration for one of the items on my bucket list. Ever since I saw the episodes (I think there were several of them) in which Lucy, Ricky, Fred, and Ethel drove across the country to California on Route 30 I have wanted to do the same thing. Part of my interest is that I live about 2 miles from Route 30 and drive on it nearly every day.

3) On the show, Ricky Riccardo supports his family by performing in a nightclub. Do you know anyone in show business?  I don't think so. I have a cousin who is well known in the music business, but that's a different ball game.

4) Lucy and Ricky's best friends are Fred and Ethel, their landlord and his wife. Are you friendly with your neighbors?  I've known all of my immediate neighbors for my whole life and now my daughter and her family bought the house next door so yeah, I'm pretty friendly with the neighbors.

5) One of the most popular episodes has Lucy and Ethel working on the conveyor belt at a chocolate factory. When did you last have chocolate?  Just today. I keep a bag of those new Hershey's Cookie Bars in the refrigerator. Each bar is only 3 little squares, so just the right size when you're craving a bit of chocolate.
   
6) Another famous episode has Lucy promoting Vitametavegimin. This tonic is made with vitamins, meat, vegetables -- and 23% alcohol. Do you read the ingredients statement before you take an over-the-counter medication? Or do you trust that it's safe because it's on the store shelf?  Unless it's something I've never tried before or something herbal, I usually trust that it's safe. I really check out anything herbal since they are packing some really weird stuff into pills these days and making outrageous claims. If it was for the kids or now the grandkids, I really put it under the microscope.

7) I Love Lucy was filmed before a live audience. Desi Arnaz (Ricky) always maintained he could identify the chuckle of his mother-in-law, who attended every taping. Do you know anyone who has a distinctive laugh?  There is a woman in my Bible study who has a very loud, braying kind of laugh. I'm sure I could pick it out.

8) The show ended when the Lucille Ball/Desi Arnaz marriage ended. Have you ever had to choose sides when a couple broke up?  Only once and it was the right thing to do given circumstances. Other than that, I don't think I've ever had to choose, though it does seem to work out on it's own that the friendship with one or the other will sort of fade away.

9) Random question -- You must eat the same dinner, every day, between now and Labor Day. An identical menu, no deviation. What will you be having?  Pizza. I would have no problem eating it every day. 

That's all for today. Have a great day and try to stay cool if it's hot where you are. The heat and humidity are rolling back in today and are to stick around for the next several days. At least it will make it easier to stay inside with the ankle propped up.