Episode
The Lucy Show: Lucy Teaches Ethel Merman to Sing
Overview
When Lucy happens upon Ethel Merman at the bank, then Ethel and Mr. Mooney must make up a fake name and tell Lucy that she only looks like Ethel Merman. Soon after, Lucy is in need of money, as usual, and decides to let this Ethel Merman look alike rent a room. Soon after Lucy is giving her lessons how to perform and sing like Ethel Merman.
Details
- Series
- The Lucy Show
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 18
- Air date
- 1964-02-03
- Runtime
- 30 min
Episode context
Lucy Teaches Ethel Merman to Sing is Episode 18 in Season 2 of The Lucy Show. It aired on 1964-02-03. The runtime is 30 min.
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