I Love Lucy Christmas Special

In this video we have a unique installment from the classic series in the one and only Christmas special produced during the shows run and it has been rarely seen since its first and only screening in the 1950's as it wasn't included in the original rerun deal because of its specific Christmas theme. The episode is a warm and funny one with the cast of Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, William Frawley and Vivian Vance working wonderfully together in a story where Fred buys little Ricky a Christmas tree and while decorating it the cast look back at the events leading up to Little Ricky's birth. These flashbacks include some of the most memorable work done by the cast including the hilarious preparations by the gang to get Lucy's trip to the hospital just right and Ricky arriving at the hospital in full voodoo makeup. These wonderful scenes include some of the classic moments of television history and have gone down in Television folklore.

In between these flashbacks we are treated to some wonderfully typical Lucy humour when Lucy decides to "improve" the shape of the Christmas Tree and orders Fred to "just take a little bit of that branch on the left and that other one on the right" until there is nothing of the original tree left! Hilarious stuff and this episode is so special as it then takes on a nice sentimental tone when Christmas day arrives and Little Ricky ends up being visited by five santas with one looking suspiciously like the real thing! The scene ends with an unusual fantasy twist when the "real" Santa just vanishes in front of Lucy ,Ricky, Fred and Ethel in their Santa costumes.

The "I Love Lucy Christmas Special" might not be the best individual episode of the series but it is a funny and heartwarming viewing experience that is essential for every Lucy collection. The cast was a one of a kind and while Lucille Ball is less zany in this installment of the classic series it still is great viewing for the festive season. Join Lucy and the gang to celebrate Christmas the Ricardo way.


All "I Love Lucy" episodes celebrate 50th Anniversary.   January 8, 2003
James McDonald (Lancaster, California)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

In this decade, every episode of "I Love Lucy" will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Every episode is still funny as funny as when they first aired. This episode is very special because it has only been shown on the CBS Network twice and is not a part of the syndicated package. The shows are good. The shows are wholesome. They are healing and warm and will make you feel good. Buy them on VHS or DVD today.


Love it, Love it, Love it!!!   August 27, 2001
7 out of 8 found this review helpful

Lucille Ball and the cast of "I Love Lucy" are all in this Christmas special. Little Ricky wants Santa to come!! How cute! And it's funny watching all the Santa's show up in the Lucy apartment. A traditonal Lucy Christmas, I bet!


such a mix of all the classic baby moments   July 21, 1999
9 out of 16 found this review helpful

It was so funny. It included the clips that are some of the most classic of all time.


If you Love Lucy ... you'll love this! A life time memory..   February 8, 1999
6 out of 13 found this review helpful

The memories, fun, and laughter feel so close to your heart and makes you feel like lucy is still a part of our lives. This video will remind you of why you loved Lucy :=)