I Love Lucy (TV Series)

Ricky Asks for a Raise (1952)

Vivian Vance: Ethel Mertz

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Quotes 

• Ethel Mertz : Oh, brother! I can't make one more phone call. My finger is all worn down to a nub.

  Lucy Ricardo : You won't have to. They're all sold out. Harry and Bess Truman got the last table.

• 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.