Everybody has a favorite “I Love Lucy” episode and this is mine:
“L.A. at Last!”*
Lucy’s husband Ricky Ricardo is filming a picture out in L.A. and has taken Lucy and the Mertzes out to California with him. This scene opens with Lucy, Fred, and Ethel out star hunting. They are having lunch at the Brown Derby, a popular haunt for Hollywood movie stars.
As the three await their meal, Ethel mouth drops open. She is astonished to discover heartthrob William Holden being seated at the next booth. A video excerpt from “L.A. at Last!” is posted at the bottom of this post. When you view it, notice that Bill Holden asks the waiter to bring him a Cobb Salad. The Cobb Salad – now famous – was invented by the owner of the Brown Derby.
Now enjoy 6 minutes of Lucille Ball’s comic genius.
Now, for part 2, click here:
“I Love Lucy: Lucy Meets Bill Holden, Part 2”
“I Love Lucy” Episode 114 – Filmed 12/2/54; aired 2/7/55