I Love Lucy (50th Anniversary Special Edition)

I missed this special when it was originally broadcast on CBS last year, so I bought the DVD just so I could see it, not expecting to be overly impressed. "I Love Lucy", one of the most popular sitcoms ever, and, in my opinion, the best, deserved a really great special to commemorate its 50th anniversary. And let me tell you: it got one! The people who put this show together did an outstanding job. Of course, there are clips galore from both "I Love Lucy" and "The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour", as well as brief interview segments with the surviving production team (inclucing three of the writers) and many celebrities. Cher, Roseanne, Whoopie Goldberg, Larry King, Barbara Walters, and Dick Van Dyke, just to name a few, share their fond memories of watching the show and provide some insight into the show's lasting popularity. Some of the interviews are conducted on a mock-up of the original set: a very nice touch, since you don't often get to see 623 East 68th Street in color. The show was produced by Desi Arnaz, Jr and Lucie Arnaz (who is looking surprising beautiful these days), and a short segment has them visiting Lucy's hometown, Jamestown, and the house she grew up in, and Desi Jr's reaction is quite touching. Unfortunately, the show comes to a complete standstill while these two sing a song--not a bad job of singing, but it doesn't belong here (that's what the chapter skip button is for), but I guess they deserve their moment in the limelight for producing an otherwise highly entertaining piece of television. There is a countdown of the "ten best episodes", not all of which would have made my personal ten best list, but good choices none-the-less. Also, some of the original animated openings and act-changes are used to good effect, between segments and commercial breaks (and, this being DVD, there are no commercials, thank goodness). There are no extras, but the show is so full of "everything Lucy", you don't need any. This DVD will make a great companion piece to a collection of the Lucy DVDs that are currently being released, and is a must for any "I Love Lucy" fan!

A wonderful story of Lucy and desi arnaz well directed with lots of vintage footage do not miss this! I am a huge Lucille ball fan this is a MUST for all Lucy fans!!!!! The golden age of television revisited when television was at its best ! I love Lucy is truly was,now and forever the BEST and GREATEST show ever broadcast on television!!!!!!!

This DVD was a lot of the shows that I had enjoyed over the years. A very good compilation. I wanted it to be longer and show more of the single show's content instead of just the 'one liners' so to speak. It is however, as described, and worth buying.

What's not to love about her? There's never been anyone like her, and never will.

For those of us that follow the life and times of Lucy and Desi this DVD has some film footage that I had not seen in any other compilation. This includes interviews with Lucy and Desi Jr and a return to Lucy's hometown, Jamestown.Several never before told stories are included and guest star interviews are insightful and well done.DVD quality is excellent and the production is equally superb.

This dvd set is great! It has all of the great Lucy episodes.

I'm an obsessive "I Love Lucy" fan and have seen/read just about all there is. This special was "meh" for me. I watched it... but I didn't really learn anything new. It was cool to see other celebs BRIEFLY talk about Lucy and how it inspired them but that was about it.

I enjoy Lucy. She is one of my favorite stars to watch.

Hard to believe that "I Love Lucy" has already reached its 60th anniversary, but back in 2001, this TV special was something to watch and reflect on the great "ILL" years that made us all laugh! Both Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. are involved in this special as hosts', in showcasing seasoned clips of the show (that were selected by fans from the top 10 best loved clips/shows of all time). Also featured are seasoned interviews/viewpoints of Hollywood personalities that reflect on their "ILL" influence throughout their youthful years. My favourite part of the show is when Lucie and Desi Jr. sing "Babaloo" and involve Cuban musicians such as "Jorge Moreno" in a up-dated version (with film cuts of Desi Sr) performing this beloved classic song. Wonderful DVD for that ILL ongoing fan! Well Recommended!

Les bons moments de I LOVE LUCY j'ai adorer c'est plus un documentaire qu'autre chose mais nous avons les meilleurs moments de cette série culte du début de la télévision américaine..

Love it

Good for a weekend tv time

This is a great deal and i enjoyed watching this movie.