tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post4001119513920780861..comments2024-03-17T17:53:32.743-07:00Comments on Caftan Woman: Loving Lucy Blogathon: Lucy and Bob HopeCaftan Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-44246024143853981532011-08-08T12:47:46.404-07:002011-08-08T12:47:46.404-07:00I've never seen one, but wouldn't it be a ...I've never seen one, but wouldn't it be a perfect addition to TCM's Greatest DVD series?? Who do we talk to about that? ;)Brandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02142157631653690212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-46093301546854372202011-08-08T05:37:26.671-07:002011-08-08T05:37:26.671-07:00Thank you, Brandie. I don't think a DVD set t...Thank you, Brandie. I don't think a DVD set to the pair is out of order, do you?Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-31286061055560759292011-08-07T23:31:02.394-07:002011-08-07T23:31:02.394-07:00I really enjoyed reading this piece, Caftan Woman!...I really enjoyed reading this piece, Caftan Woman! My favorite Bob/Lucy pairing is Fancy Pants--I love seeing them be "zany" together--but there are strong points to each of their pairings, as you've pointed out.<br /><br />Let me echo Carrie's thanks for participating in the blogathon, especially with such an interesting post!Brandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02142157631653690212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-72089326115265637012011-08-07T15:44:11.280-07:002011-08-07T15:44:11.280-07:00Thank you for the opportunity, Carrie. The blogat...Thank you for the opportunity, Carrie. The blogathon was a beautiful success.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-79658492780253028562011-08-07T13:13:02.797-07:002011-08-07T13:13:02.797-07:00Can you even imagine being on set with Lucille Bal...Can you even imagine being on set with Lucille Ball AND Bob Hope? Too perfect. Thanks for contributing to the blogathon!<br />-Carrie, True ClassicsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-73481251516760602342011-08-07T11:02:07.159-07:002011-08-07T11:02:07.159-07:00I hope you do get the chance to see the other movi...I hope you do get the chance to see the other movies, grandoldmovies. Lucy and Bob are a pleasure to watch.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-78542022492741258622011-08-07T10:23:04.219-07:002011-08-07T10:23:04.219-07:00Lucy & Bob Hope do sound as if they make a gre...Lucy & Bob Hope do sound as if they make a great screen couple. I remember FANCY PANTS as very funny and Lucy adorable in the film. I haven't seen the other three films, but your excellent post now will make me look them up. Thanks!grandoldmovieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10773085288675763855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-70342361937111230672011-08-06T17:07:54.631-07:002011-08-06T17:07:54.631-07:00Thanks, Yvette. Did I remind you of a favourite B...Thanks, Yvette. Did I remind you of a favourite Ball & Hope film?Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-45599086063397587592011-08-06T14:51:34.591-07:002011-08-06T14:51:34.591-07:00Loved reading this post, Caftan Woman. Loved it so...Loved reading this post, Caftan Woman. Loved it so much I linked to it from my own Lucy post. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-4480775243142028712011-08-06T13:50:40.528-07:002011-08-06T13:50:40.528-07:00Classicfilmboy, should I resist the temptation to ...Classicfilmboy, should I resist the temptation to say you have a lot of 'splainin' to do? I will. You now have four "new" movies to add to that must-see list. Thanks for the comment.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-21317927617046447092011-08-06T13:48:38.346-07:002011-08-06T13:48:38.346-07:00Thanks, Lisa. Knowing Lucy and Bob's genuine ...Thanks, Lisa. Knowing Lucy and Bob's genuine fondness for each other make the movies extra special.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-87422339696155942572011-08-06T12:55:33.940-07:002011-08-06T12:55:33.940-07:00I droop my head in shame ... I love Bob and Lucy, ...I droop my head in shame ... I love Bob and Lucy, remember well the "I Love Lucy" episode Bob appeared on, and remember various live pairings together -- I believe they were on the Oscars together in the late 1980s. But have not seen one of these films. How could this be??? Thank you for your post on a memorable pairing!Classicfilmboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01278928051994100842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-32203865021912147892011-08-06T12:13:21.353-07:002011-08-06T12:13:21.353-07:00This was an enjoyable read! I knew that Bob & ...This was an enjoyable read! I knew that Bob & Lucy were great friends, but I never realized that they did those movies together. :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16739799622064133488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-26781239635562102322011-08-06T09:46:42.566-07:002011-08-06T09:46:42.566-07:00Ivan, I agree about "Fancy Pants". It w...Ivan, I agree about "Fancy Pants". It works precisely because they wrapped it around Bob and Lucy, not trying to capture what made the original so...original.<br /><br />"Sorrowful Jones" really accomplished something in getting you on board. Next stop - a Bobby Breen festival!Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-67693787533359841182011-08-06T08:57:59.153-07:002011-08-06T08:57:59.153-07:00I re-watched Sorrowful Jones not too long ago and ...I re-watched <b><i>Sorrowful Jones</i></b> not too long ago and was actually impressed with how Bob and Lucy handled the material--so much so that I prefer it to the 1934 original. Even the little girl was okay, and you know how kiddie thesps give me a rash.<br /><br />But I'll deviate from the majority opinion here in tabbing <b><i>Fancy Pants</i></b> as my favorite Bob & Lucy vehicle. <b><i>The Facts of Life</i></b> is a good movie, but I don't think it completely lives up to its intentions of having the two of them play characters (Hope still has to play the wisecracking jokester). I like <b><i>Fancy</i></b> because even though it's a remake of <b><i>Ruggles of Red Gap</i></b> it doesn't completely ape the original (a film that would be impossible to beat), plus the supporting players are great...I think this is the only movie in which Hope worked with longtime radio stooge Jack Kirkwood (how did they overlook hiring Kirkwood to be in <b><i>The Lemon Drop Kid</i></b>, a film with fake Santas?--"Put something in the pot, boy..."). (<b><i>Fancy Pants</i></b> also has that great musical number, "Home Cookin'"...)Ivan G Shreve Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04067177808320053382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-21745444399973576162011-08-06T02:49:13.400-07:002011-08-06T02:49:13.400-07:00Novabreeze, the great thing about older films is t...Novabreeze, the great thing about older films is that there is always something new.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-78964238469009005622011-08-05T19:38:21.421-07:002011-08-05T19:38:21.421-07:00I love Lucille Ball's early screen work and he...I love Lucille Ball's early screen work and her television shows. Thanks for posting these reviews of her teaming with Bob Hope, I now have a whole new aspect of her career to discover.wimseybynaturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14556927481754480178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-14600863583694393952011-08-05T18:19:59.980-07:002011-08-05T18:19:59.980-07:00Thanks, Becky. You've got to catch up with th...Thanks, Becky. You've got to catch up with the others, especially "The Facts of Life". Our stars do not disappoint.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-59320312014001406402011-08-05T16:31:27.191-07:002011-08-05T16:31:27.191-07:00CW, I love Bob and I love Lucy! I have seen Sorrow...CW, I love Bob and I love Lucy! I have seen Sorrowful Jones and Critic's Choice, but not the others! What a pair of comedians! You can hardly go wrong. I was interested to see that they were directed by George Marshall -- I think The Ghostbreakers is Bob Hope's funniest movie next to the Road To movies.<br /><br />I really enjoyed this look at two of my favorite people. Great job!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-55554292500779187402011-08-05T08:33:23.597-07:002011-08-05T08:33:23.597-07:00Dawn, "The Facts of Life" never turns up...Dawn, "The Facts of Life" never turns up on any classics lists, but maybe we can turn it into a cult film.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-7663344744922800532011-08-05T08:31:54.935-07:002011-08-05T08:31:54.935-07:00Lucie, I'm so happy to have gotten things off ...Lucie, I'm so happy to have gotten things off to a good start on this weekend of weekends. Cake and Lucy all the time!Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-89010954960236407322011-08-05T06:19:13.635-07:002011-08-05T06:19:13.635-07:00I agree Bob Hope and Lucille Ball, make a wonderfu...I agree Bob Hope and Lucille Ball, make a wonderful team. The Facts of Life", is also my favorite of the Lucy and Bob films. The comedy includes some surprisingly spicey view on the lifestyles of the 50's. But, the fun really begins when they are sneaking around town to trying to be alone. I really enjoyed reading your fun review.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476174860119487509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-33166228841650437102011-08-05T06:13:41.963-07:002011-08-05T06:13:41.963-07:00Thank you, Caftan Woman! I've been practicall...Thank you, Caftan Woman! I've been practically drooling over the prospect of a Lucy blogathon for over a month. Your article completely satisfied me!LucieWickfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17734638254779469066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-23376766727882412582011-08-05T05:23:00.678-07:002011-08-05T05:23:00.678-07:00Thanks, Jacqueline. Let's hear it for reruns!...Thanks, Jacqueline. Let's hear it for reruns!Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-78617360200229444752011-08-05T04:30:13.167-07:002011-08-05T04:30:13.167-07:00"Slightly worn review"? Never. I love ..."Slightly worn review"? Never. I love re-runs. If it weren't for re-runs, I'd never have gotten to know Lucy.<br /><br />What a talent, and her partnership with Bob Hope is such a nice spin on sharing what you love about her talent with your readers.Jacqueline T. Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047941886908178350noreply@blogger.com