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The Big Street (1942)
It is ok, but...
This movie is alright, but like another reviewer stated: In some places it is a stretch.
It is very interesting to see Ball as a self-absorbed, poor-me type of person. It is a far cry from Lucy Ricardo. It is possible that critics were unfair to Ball when she was under contract with RKO. Her acting is much better than the critics stated. In addition, the camera caught her beautiful eyes which I believe is one of her beautiful facial features.
The supporting cast is also quite good. It is good to see a young Agnes Moorehead with spunk and fire in her eyes. Ball and Fonda's on air relationship is alive. I wonder if working on this movie is where they formed a relationship to later star in "Yours, Mine and Ours."
The ending is expected, sappy, but fun to watch.
The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour (1957)
A enjoyable way to spend Saturday night
I have to add that Lucille Ball in these one-hour shows is very attractive. The comedy is fresh and almost as enjoyable as the chocolate-eating scene from I Love Lucy. Predictable but very enjoyable is an appropriate way to describe this comedy. In addition to a cast of celebrities, there are some great scenes with chickens, horses, donkeys, and little Fred (a dog).
Each episode has a unique twist to it: a snowball fight with Danny Thomas, a horse race with Betty Grable, a chance to ice skate with Fernando Lamas.
It is a great way to spend a Saturday night.