Radio Retropolis

Our eleventh installment of the Inside Television’s Greatest I Love Lucy podcast is a short, candid interview with Bob Schiller who last appeared in our fifth podcast with his writing partner Bob Weiskopf. In these never-before heard interviews, we get deep behind the scenes of I Love Lucy from the people who were actually there.  This short re-visit with Mr. Schiller, who was quite introspective about his experience with I Love Lucy, was actually held six months prior at the Lucy Convention in Burbank, California in July of 2000.

The body of a woman has been found in a downtown office building, beaten to death with a piece of lead pipe.  Commentary on  the first mass vaccination of children against polio begins.

After accepting Dr. Wan’s request to secure the Dragon’s teeth, Perry drinks some tea offered by Wan and immediately collapses.  It has been poisoned.  Commentary on Superman's newfound familiarity with Jimmy, Lois and Perry.

Perry White and Kent are headed to Dr. Wan’s jewelry store at the behest of a frantic request from Perry’s old friend.  Commentary on the symbolism of the dragon in ancient Chinese culture.

Tonight's tenth installment brings forth an exclusive, never before heard interview from the vaults with the creators of the Lucy persona who Lucille Ball herself attributes all her success- Bob Carroll, Jr. and Madelyn Pugh.  The dyniamic duo first wrote for Lucille Ball's "My Favorite Husband" radio show before moving to television with “I Love Lucy,” 

A confidence man is selling $10,000 of perfectly cut, blue-white diamonds that turn out to be nothing more than $250 of zirconium.  Commentary on Crime Prevention Week and the comparisons of crime in 1954 to that of today.

Superman succeeded in destroying the ants by drowning the ants by flooding the city, in the meantime the moon dwellers are boring holes to escape what they think is a danger which is causing the tunnels to flood and drown Jimmy, Poco and the professor.  Commentary on the issues with this serial and the heavier direction the series will take.

A woman named Sarah has a predilection for stealing money from men and then causing them extreme harm once she gets their money.  Commentary on the dramatic career of Lucille Ball who stars tonight.