I Love Lucy (TV Series)

Ricky Asks for a Raise (1952)

Desi Arnaz: Ricky Ricardo

Quotes 

• Ricky Ricardo : I want to get downtown.

  Lucy Ricardo : Oh, that's the spirit, Ricky! Don't let this get you down. Get out and fight! You'll be bringing home a check any day now.

  Ricky Ricardo : That's right. I'm on myway to the unemployment office right now.

  [standing at the door, looks back before exiting] 

  Ricky Ricardo : Well, how does it feel to be married to an also been?

  Ethel Mertz : An "also been"?

  Lucy Ricardo : He means a has ran.

• Lucy Ricardo : [as Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in the originally broadcast tag scene] 

  [Lucy and Desi close the lid and sit down on a large trunk and speak directly to the audience] 

  Lucy Ricardo : Well, that's that. We're off on our vacation!

  Ricky Ricardo : That's right, folks. We're off on our vacation, but we'll be back before you know it.

  Lucy Ricardo : And while we're away, our good friends at Philip Morris are going to bring you a great new comedy called "My Little Margie" starring Gale Storm and Charles Farrell. You'll love it!

  Ricky Ricardo : And here's something else I know you'll love. Philip Morris, America's most enjoyable cigarette.

  [raises pack of cigarettes] 

  Lucy Ricardo : While we're away, do us a favor, will you? Always remember to call for Philip Morris.

  Ricky Ricardo : Will you do that, huh? Thanks.

  Lucy Ricardo : Now, remember, we'll be right here right after our vacation when we come back for Philip Morris. Have a happy summer!

  Ricky Ricardo : Hasta luego!

  Lucy Ricardo : What does that mean?

  Ricky Ricardo : So long.

  Lucy Ricardo : Oh, yeah. So long. Bye!

  Ricky Ricardo : Adios! Hasta luego!