I love this episode because there's a musical in the second act plus the lyrics are hilarious. Always fun to see Ethel sing. The Pleasant Peasants is actually not a bad title. The singing dialogue with Lucy and peasant woman was a gem she warns Lucy about the men taking away the costumes and scenery (singing). Lucy as a witch my inspiration mimicking as a kid. And the Chorus Peasants sing her song makes me laugh every time.
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Lucy Ricardo, Embezzler.
mark.waltz16 May 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Sigmund Romberg and Rudolph Friml aren't even mentioned in Broadway documentaries, even though their songs are still well known. In this episode, Lucy makes a Romberg and Friml reference that will go over most viewers head, but it is certainly appropriate to the type of operetta that Lucy and Ethel are writing and starring in. The problem is that Lucy has messed up the funds, transferring money back and forth between her household account and her women's club account and has post-dated the check for the scenery and costumes. When the show is interrupted in the middle by the scenery company, Lucy finds that she has lots of 'splanin to do.
One of my absolute favorite episodes of the series, this is a camp delight that gives everybody an opportunity to sing, that is everybody except Lucy. She finds out that every time she opens her mouth to sing the entire company of the pleasant peasant girls join in. Ethel gets to be the leading lady which gives Vivian Vance the opportunity to show off her fine singing voice, and this is one of her finest moments in the series. As the snaggletoothed queen of the gypsies, Lucy is very funny too. This truly is a flawless episode that you'll want to watch over and over again, and even sing along with.
One of my absolute favorite episodes of the series, this is a camp delight that gives everybody an opportunity to sing, that is everybody except Lucy. She finds out that every time she opens her mouth to sing the entire company of the pleasant peasant girls join in. Ethel gets to be the leading lady which gives Vivian Vance the opportunity to show off her fine singing voice, and this is one of her finest moments in the series. As the snaggletoothed queen of the gypsies, Lucy is very funny too. This truly is a flawless episode that you'll want to watch over and over again, and even sing along with.
A Must See!!
cksamera-7074523 February 2024
This is one of the best episodes, I love them all, but this one is dear to my heart. The songs are funny and the lyrics to them are funny and very creative. Kudos to Jess Oppenheimer, Bob Carroll Jr., and Madeline Pugh, Lucy really struck gold with those 3 for writers! And of course, Lucy and Desi, Bill Frawley, and Vivian Vance executed all their parts well, as they always do, but their roles in the operetta is a belly buster! Between this episode, The Diet, and The Tango, I can't choose my absolute favorite. Don't get me wrong, I love all the episodes and can watch them 24/7 (Thank you PlutoTV for having this channel to make that possible). I only wish the Lucy & Desi Comedy Hour was available to watch all the time!
Has its moments
kellielulu18 September 2022
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Lucy juggles the account of the women's club with her own and now neither account has money.
They still put on an operetta . Lucy writes it herself and pays for the sets and costumes with a post dated check.
Lucy wants to be the star but Ethel's voice is more suited to it . Lucy has to play a far less glamorous part of an old gypsy fortune teller. Ricky and Fred are also in it and for once Ricky doesn't have to be convinced or tricked. Ricky is however worried about Lucy's inability to sing. Ethel has already thought of that and tells him whenever Lucy has a solo the entire cast will join in.
The funniest part is when the people they rented the costumes and sets for start taking them back- during the performance! It's the highlight of the episode. Other than that I never found this one all that funny . But it's amusing at times.
They still put on an operetta . Lucy writes it herself and pays for the sets and costumes with a post dated check.
Lucy wants to be the star but Ethel's voice is more suited to it . Lucy has to play a far less glamorous part of an old gypsy fortune teller. Ricky and Fred are also in it and for once Ricky doesn't have to be convinced or tricked. Ricky is however worried about Lucy's inability to sing. Ethel has already thought of that and tells him whenever Lucy has a solo the entire cast will join in.
The funniest part is when the people they rented the costumes and sets for start taking them back- during the performance! It's the highlight of the episode. Other than that I never found this one all that funny . But it's amusing at times.
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