The Lucy Show

*The Lucy Show* is the direct follow-up to Lucille Ball's legendary sitcom *I Love Lucy*. While it doesn't feature her character Lucy Ricardo, it stars Ball as a newly widowed character named Lucy Carmichael living in upstate New York. The show marked her return to television after her divorce from Desi Arnaz, though it maintained the slapstick comedy style she was famous for.

The character of Theodore J. Mooney, the grumpy banker who manages Lucy's trust fund, was played by veteran actor Gale Gordon. Gordon frequently collaborated with Ball and had previously worked with her on the radio show *My Favorite Husband*. Mr. Mooney replaced the character Mr. Barnsdahl, who was played by Charles Lane in the show's first season.

*The Lucy Show* aired on the CBS television network for six seasons, running from 1962 until 1968. The show was highly successful and consistently ranked at the top of the Nielsen ratings during its run. In 1968, the show was retooled and renamed *Here's Lucy*, moving the setting to Los Angeles.

Yes, the entire series of *The Lucy Show* has been officially released on DVD by Paramount Home Entertainment. The complete series box set contains all 156 episodes remastered for modern viewing. Because some early episodes fell into the public domain, they are also frequently found on various classic TV streaming apps.