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I had planned to write this afternoon. No children, no appointments, time for me. Yeah, sure 🤦‍♀️ Instead, I just spent two hours taking the washing machine apart, replacing the rubber seals, draining the floor pan, cleaning the drain pump and putting everything back together again. What was the biggest problem? My youngest likes lollipops… and Lego. (I found half a Lego set and four lollipop sticks.) Well, still nothing written, but at least I now know how to repair a washing machine. That's something.

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Lucy Gets Caught Up in the Draft

S5;E9 ~ November 14, 1966

Synopsis

Lucy Carmichael gets an induction letter for a “Lou C” Carmichael telling her to report for military duty. While Mr. Mooney is trying to get it straightened out, a drill sergeant puts Lucy through the paces rather than ignore protocol.  

Regular Cast

Lucille Ball (Lucy Carmichael), Gale Gordon (Theodore J. Mooney)

Mary Jane Croft (Mary Jane Lewis) does not appear in this episode, but Lucy does have a telephone conversation with her. 

Guest Cast

Clark Howat (Army Lieutenant Howat) was known for playing sobering law enforcement officials as well as military, doctors and politicos. He was a member of Jack Webb's stock company and had a recurring role as Webb's police captain on "Dragnet."  This marks his only appearance with Lucille Ball.

Although the character's surname is not spoken aloud, it is written on his office door.

Herb Vigran (Major Cooper, the Doctor) played Jule, Ricky Ricardo’s music agent on two episodes of “I Love Lucy” in addition to playing movie publicist Hal Sparks in “Lucy is Envious” (ILL S3;23). He was seen in the Lucy-Desi film The Long, Long Trailer. This is the last of his six episodes of “The Lucy Show.” He played doctors in four of them!  A month after this episode, he made his second of four appearances on “Gomer Pyle: USMC” with Jim Nabors.  

Although the character's surname and rank are not spoken aloud, it is written on his office door.  

Harry Hickox (Marine Drill Sergeant) was best known for playing anvil salesman Charlie Cowell in the 1962 film The Music Man. He also played a Sergeant named King on “No Time for Sergeants” (1964-65). When not playing sergeants, he specialized in sheriffs. He will do three episodes of “Here's Lucy,” all as policemen, once as a sergeant!    

Ben Gage (Marine Lieutenant) was once married to Hollywood swimming starlet Esther Williams. His first screen appearance was as an uncredited swimmer in her 1954 film Dangerous When Wet. Their names were mentioned as attending Lucy and Ricky's Mocambo anniversary party in “Hollywood Anniversary” (ILL S4;E23, below). 

They couple divorced in 1959. This is the first of Gage's two “Lucy Show” appearances. He will next play a policeman in “Lucy and Sid Caesar” (S6;E23).  

Jim Nabors (“Gomer Pyle”) was a square-jawed and amiable singer and actor born in 1930 in Alabama. He started playing Gomer Pyle on “The Andy Griffith Show” in 1962, which followed “The Lucy Show” on CBS prime time and was filmed on the Desilu backlot. In 1964 his character was spun off into his own series “Gomer Pyle: USMC” with Gomer enlisting in the US Marines. The series continued until 1969, although Nabors sometimes played the character in TV specials and reunions. In 2013, the 82-year-old Nabors married his life partner of 38 years, retired firefighter Stan Cadwallader. He died in 2017 at age 87.

Nabors enters at the very end of the episode, but does not state his name nor is he listed in the final credits. The gag depends on the TV viewing audience having seen “Gomer Pyle: USMC.”  

Sid Gould (Joe, the Postman) made more than 45 appearances on “The Lucy Show,” all as background characters. He also did 40 episodes of “Here’s Lucy.” Gould (born Sydney Greenfader) was Lucille Ball’s cousin by marriage to Gary Morton.

Marine Sergeant Pierce (who demonstrates the rifle drill) and eight male background performers play the other recruits and are not listed in the credits. 

The final draft of this script was dated June 15, 1966. The episode was filmed on August 11, 1966. It is sometimes referred to by the title “Lucy Gets Caught in the Draft” (no “Up”) which could infer she was feeling a “draft” from an open door or window, not that she was conscripted into military service.  

From 1940 until 1973, during both peacetime and periods of conflict, men were drafted to fill vacancies in the United States Armed Forces that could not be filled through voluntary means. The draft ended when the US moved to an all-volunteer military force. However, the Selective Service System remains in place as a contingency plan; all male civilians between the ages of 18 and 25 are required to register so that a draft can be readily resumed if needed. Women have never had to register for the US draft, although a 2016 bill came close to making it a requirement.

Lucy Carmichael has already served her country, as a WAVE in the US Navy during World War II. This fact was often mentioned back in Danfield, but hasn't been discussed at all in California.  

Gale Gordon gets some tepid entrance applause from the studio audience.

Mr. Mooney buys Lucy a sandwich that costs thirty five cents (around $2.80 in today, adjusting for inflation). Lucy's manicure cost $2 plus a fifty cent tip!  That would be nearly $20 today.

This is the first mention of Lucy's son since his appearance in “Lucy the Choirmaster” (S4;E14), more than a year earlier.  At the end of the episode, Mr. Mooney notes that Lucy is exempt from the draft because she has two children. Her daughter, Chris Carmichael, however, has not been mentioned by name since season 4 when Lucy said she was attending college in Northern California.

Mr. Mooney brags that he was an officer in the last war. In “Lucy and the Submarine” (S5;E2) he also brags about his military experience, but we later learned that he was a Navy housing officer stationed outside of Wichita. 

Lucy compares Mr. Mooney to Simon Legree, the tyrannical slave owner in the Harriet Beacher Stowe's 1852 novel Uncle Tom's Cabin. The book was previously referenced in “Lucy and the Countess Lose Weight” (S3;E21) and “Lucy is Her Own Lawyer” (S2;E23).

Most of the humor in the episode comes from Lucy being a female in a male-oriented environment like the US military (circa 1966). When the doctor first sees Lucy, he infers that she may be a man in a dress, a tactic that some used in order to be classified as homosexual or transvestite, which was then considered an instant “4-F” (rejection) from military service. The best example of this ploy (although he was not successful) was the character of Klinger (played by Jamie Farr, above) on TV's “M*A*S*H.” Farr had guest starred on “Lucy, the Rain Goddess” (S4;E15).  

In the TV universe, this Gomer Pyle crossover brings the loop of shows filmed at Desilu full circle:

Lucy Ricardo would meet Danny Williams (Danny Thomas) and his TV family on an episode of “The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour”; 

Danny Williams drives through Mayberry and meets Sheriff Taylor, which spawns “The Andy Griffith Show”; 

“The Andy Griffith Show” is where the Gomer Pyle (Jim Neighbors) character began before getting his own show; 

and now Gomer, although unnamed and uncredited, turns up on “The Lucy Show,” although here she is Lucy Carmichael, not Lucy Ricardo (even though both women share the maiden name McGillacuddy). 

The upshot of all of this is that Lucy Ricardo and Lucy Carmichael both exist in the same world. Ponder that, fans!

Jim Nabors' cameo as Gomer Pyle is similar to the way “Here's Lucy” presents a cameo by Jackie Gleason as Ralph Kramden from “The Honeymooners” in “Lucy Meets Jack Benny” (HL S1;E2): 

Both arrive at the end of the episode, 

Do not give their names, 

Play a recognizable TV character dressed in their character's costumes from the show, 

And get laughs based on viewers having watched their TV shows!  

Callbacks!

The plot of this episode is similar to 1951's “Drafted” (ILL S1;E11), where Lucy Ricardo reads a letter from the Army that Ricky is to report to Fort Dix. Lucy thinks he has been drafted, but he is simply going there to entertain. Like many early episodes of “I Love Lucy,” this plot is almost identical to “George Is Drafted,” a January 1951 episode of Lucy’s radio show (co-starring Gale Gordon) “My Favorite Husband.”

In “Lucy Meets Orson Welles” (ILL S6;E3) Welles calls Lucy “the Princess Loo Cee” during his magic act, another homonym of Lucy.  

Lucy Carmichael previously wore fatigues in “Lucy and the Military Academy” (S2;E10) where she went undercover as a male soldier in order to visit her son. She also faced an obstacle course consisting of a tire step, landing net climb, and a tunnel crawl. Naturally, Lucy has trouble with every one of them in both episodes. 

In this episode, the tunnel crawl is made out of wire and present on the course, but is not attempted by the recruits. Coincidentally, both episodes begin with Sid Gould playing a mailman delivering a letter from Lucy's son in Military School.

Blooper Alerts!

What’s In A Name? When Lucy receives a letter from her son in the beginning of this episode, she calls him 'Jimmy' instead of correctly calling him 'Jerry.' According to Geoffrey Mark Fidelman's The Lucy Book, when Lucille Ball was handed the script for the first time, she complained that they had used the wrong name. She was reminded that it was 'Jimmy' Garrett who played 'Jerry' Carmichael. Ball still insisted that she was right and (picking their battles, probably) the crew left the reference as 'Jimmy.' However it came about, it certainly is one of the biggest mistakes of the series.

Hair & Make-Up! Although Lucy was at first mistaken for a man during the episode, her hair wasn't cut nearly as short as the other recruits and she still wears her thick eyelashes.

Period of Adjustment! In clarifying the name error to the Doctor, Lucy says the letter was meant for “Lou period C period.” Why would there be a period after “Lou”?  

Say It Again! If Lucille Ball thought another actor's line was not heard due to loud audience laughter, she would say “What did you say?” to cue them to repeat it, which is just what she does with Jim Nabors' only line.  

His Reputation Precedes Him! When Nabors announces he is Lucy Carmichael's replacement, Lucy laughs and says to the Drill Sergeant “Good luck, buddy!” and the Sergeant rolls his eyes in dismay. They both seem to know who the new soldier is and his reputation for being a screw-up. But how?  

“Lucy Gets Caught Up in the Draft” rates 3 Paper Hearts out of 5

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Women��s Day Special – Rendezvous with Home Bakers

Victor Hugo has said about women “When a woman is talking to you, listen to what she says with her eyes.”

As the Women’s day is approaching near, let’s explore the hearts of women by listening to their experiences on baking the dishes. Some home bakers were interviewed whose experiences reveal that if we have the will to live life fully, life will automatically give us astounding results. By baking the dishes and sweets, the home bakers are not only making their way into the hearts of people , but they are also spreading happiness across the nation through their products, wherever their products reach. So let’s hear their stories and get inspired by their fully happily baked lives.

Rameet Dang

1: How did baking happened to you? Ans:Have always been very passionate about cooking and I simply love to treat my friends and family over home made sumptuous food.This is just an extension of what I loved doing.

2: How did you learn baking? Ans:I have absolutely no professional backing in this field.Infact,I have never attended a cookery or baking class till now.It’s been a journey of self learning.Though I don’t mind exploring the option to sharpen my culinary skills.

3: How was your first baking experience? Ans:The first cake that I ever baked,a chocolate one for my family,was a disaster and I was clear in my head that I would never bake again.Baking to me,seemed like some Rocket Science,back then.My husband literally forced me into it, ensuring I kept trying till I got it perfect.Can’t thank him enough for immense support he’s showed.

4: Tell us about your baking venture? Ans: Dio Cucina, my venture,means GOD’S KITCHEN and I truly believe,it is.Have always maintained that. At Dio Cucina,I try to add a twist and extra edge to each delicacy I make,be it a Dessert,Cake/Tea Cakes or simple sweet treats we make for gift hampers. The flavours,premium quality ingredients and presentation are my top priority and there is absolutely no compromise on any of the three, whatsoever!I personally feel,serving food is a package as a whole,and your work should justify each of these aspects, including money and faith your client has invested in.

5: What are your signature products? Ans: Cheesecakes/Jar Cheesecakes,Desserts specially the Nutella Madness is the most hot selling suitable to be a part of any celebration.Have lost the count of how many i have made till now. Secondly,ofcourse are my non fondant cakes.Gourmet flavoured Tea Cakes are again a huge hit with all my clients and their extended families.They are a regular feature in my everyday baking orders.

6: Where do you get inspiration from, for your designs /creativity? Ans:I am an artist too-paints and brushes were once my favourite tools before I took to the whisk and the spatula. So it’s only natural,the designs you see are an extension of that.

7: Most Challenging Order till date? Ans: Can’t exactly say challenging,but yes doing Jar Cheesecakes for bulk orders,is an uphill task to do,since they need to be made as fresh as possible.Once I had to make 200 of these for a single order and the hot and humid weather made things even more challenging.Successfully executed the entire lot,all single handidly,right from putting the ingredients together to all the decorations and packaging.

8: Biggest disaster happened to you on baking & how did you overcome it? Ans:By God’s grace,it’s not happened till now,fingers crossed.Touchwood!

9: What are your future plans? Ans:I did not foresee this happening nor did I plan my journey this far.Will just go with the flow. It will be good till it lasts,rest whatever destiny has in store for me,will just take it as it will come.

10: How can a person get started with baking? Ans:Baking is a simple science.Anyone can do it,provided you know the properties of each ingredient and how their combination works.For starters,try a basic cake recipe and as you start to gain confidence,keep innovating.

11: Any special message to convey to aspiring bakers? Ans:A Baker/Chef must think like a scientist,plate like an artist and cook like a grandma.This is a simple mantra that I have followed to the core.Never be scared to innovate and experiment.Believe in yourself and stay focused only on your work, keeping all negativity at bay.

12: How someone can contact and place order to you? Ans: Dio cucina has a Facebook account. Link  has all the details https://www.facebook.com/Dio-Cucina-1541156492843008/.

  Anubha Patankar

1: How did baking happened to you? Ans: On my second maternity leave from office, was too bored sitting at home and that is when I started to bake. The first things I tried were Muffins and Cookies browsing the recipes from net.

2: How did you learn baking? Ans: The basic were much learned through trials and errors, reading through internet recipes and picked up a few books followed by baking courses before launching my institute.

3: How was your first baking experience? Ans: Baking as an experience was always good, it is and was always a stress buster to me.

4: Tell us about your baking venture? Ans: Melting Momentz my venture was formed in 2009 and I named it keeping in mind Candles and Chocolates that is what I started with. Candles is what I could never work on. With chocolates it expanded to cookies, cakes, desserts, breads and all what you can think of when it comes to baking. Today Melting Momentz is 9 years Old and and officially full time I have been working 3 years into it. Its an established Baking Institute with a vision to create entrepreneurs. House wives, senior citizens, College students, we get all age groups who come for learning and many of them keen on starting something of there own. My support with all my students is always there to take them to the next level.

5: What are your signature products? Ans: Breads – WholewheatFoccacia, Spinach, Mutligrain (Free of chemicals) Apple Pie, Chocolate Éclair, Baked Cheesecake

6: Where do you get inspiration from, for your designs /creativity? Ans: Baking and Cooking has always inspired me. Watching Martha Stewart, Laura Vitaar baking has inspired me and I love watching there youtube videos.

7:Most Challenging Order till date? Ans: It was a fondant cake from a person to her wife, He wanted it to be a dark chocolate cake, we did a Belgium chocolate cake with a dancing doll on the cake as her wife is a Zumba instructor and he wanted to present the same. The cake was very much appreciated and till date the best flavor we did.

8: Biggest disaster happened to you on baking & how did you overcome it? Ans: It was on the valentine’s day when we were loaded with orders. We had to deliver 20pcs of Chocolate Éclair and was already running late the delivery time. The éclair’s were taken out of the oven early and they all went bad, it was 8, and we again baked the lot and finally the delivery reached at 10. The customer was explained the situation and she very well adjusted and was co-operate enough to understand.

9: What are your future plans? Ans: Plans for Melting Momentz is to transform it into a complete culinary school along with complete bakery production and deliver the best of quality to the world. To hold corporate events to introduce the public to world of baking.

10: How can a person get started with baking? Ans: It’s very simple to start with baking, what all you need is oven, spatula, mixing bowl, weighing scale and a good recipe to start with.

11: Any special message to convey to aspiring bakers? Ans: Never be dishearten with failures, bad bakes. Keep the spirits high, work with patience and everything will come your way !! Cheer and Happy Baking !!

12: How someone can contact and place order to you? Ans: We can be reached at Melting Momentz – 7507912299 or our fb page can be visited at https://www.facebook.com/MMomentz22 Address: E23, Sushant Lok-1, OppParas Hospital, Gurgaon

    Japji Kaur

1: How did baking happened to you? Ans:I entered into this sweet world of treats out of a whim . a soup of taste , presentation , eye appeal , enthusiasm , creativity , skill & passion has bought a visionary edge to my hard work .

2: How did you learn baking? Ans: I did diploma in hotel management from y.m.c.a new delhi . and a diploma in cake decoration from ccds new delhi .

3: How was your first baking experience? Ans:well my first basking experience was at my quite early age … I baked my first cake when I was in 6th standard .. and that was my whim point .

4: Tell us about your baking venture? Ans: I own an in house bakery with made on order products , by the name “CRISPY RIBBONS “ address – D- 76 , ajay enclave , near subhash nagar metro station . Contact no . 8130 941699

5: What are your signature products? Ans: we specialize in cakes ( fondant cakes , wedding cakes, whipped cream cakes , birthday cakes , whipped cream cakes) , mousses, cupcakes, brownies, éclairs, profitrolls, pies ,tarts , quiches ,and many more .

6: Where do you get inspiration from, for your designs /creativity? Ans:well I try to seek the client want to portrait on the cake. Or in what metaphor the client want the cake .. so I try to add up thode elements to my product .

7: Most Challenging Order till date? Ans: I take up my every order as a challenge and try to win it by winning my clients heart.

8: Biggest disaster happened to you on baking & how did you overcome it? Ans: ummm .. this happened a few cakes back when I was about to finish up with one of my wedding cakes , I found a big patch of elephant skin on my cake just in the front .. and that heart sinking .. with no time to fill up the dent , I made some lovely roses and placed them on that elephant skin patch . and walah it good to go ..

9: What are your future plans? Ans: im planning to come up with a nice showroom very soon by next year .

10: How can a person get started with baking? Ans: just beat all the ingredients of your imagination together , pour , bake and repeat .

11: Any special message to convey to aspiring bakers? Ans: live love and bake

12: How someone can contact and place order to you? Ans: CRISPY RIBBONS Address – D-76 , ajay enclave , near subhash nagar metro station . 110018 Contact no . – 8130941699 Facebook – facebook.com/crispyribbons Instagram – japji0089

    Ankita Ahuja

1: How did baking happened to you? Ans: As a child I was always into cooking/baking…and then I did my degree in hotel management and started baking side by side. That’s when I realised that baking was my thing 🙂

2: How did you learn baking? Ans: I did a few basic courses here and there, but basically tried my hand and started experimenting on baking from home.

3: How was your first baking experience? Ans: First time experience is always challenging as that’s the teething period, but all in all it was fun.

4: Tell us about your baking venture? Ans: First I started baking only as a hobby because I loved baking for my family and friends, but slowly as I got to know that I was good enough so I started it professionally.

5: What are your signature products? Ans: Death by chocolate cake

6: Where do you get inspiration from, for your designs /creativity? Ans: I get it from everything around me and obviously the internet, haha.

7: Most Challenging Order till date? Ans: When I got an order from Virgin Atlantic Airways for Diwali hampers.

8: Biggest disaster happened to you on baking & how did you overcome it? Ans: Never really had one

9: What are your future plans? Ans: Future plans are to learn more and more and master in baking.

10: How can a person get started with baking? Ans: Well, anybody can start baking if you have the interest. If you know the basics about baking then all you need to do is experiment everyday and learn everyday.

11: Any special message to convey to aspiring bakers? Ans: Go for it guys, it’s amazing !

12: How someone can contact and place order to you ? Ans: Through Facebook/Instagram/Whatsapp, future plans are to have my company website 🙂

Bakers name – Ankita Ahuja Company name – Zucchero