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      From The Editor:


      I Love Lucy (Really I Do)…




         As a subscriber to Sirius                      She also praised a New York City taxi driver who was very   a singer, had been signed to her father’s Reprise recording
      Satellite Radio, I was advised                    accommodating to his passengers by providing newspapers,   label in 1961 but had no hits in the United States by the time
      a few weeks ago that Channel                      magazines and a selection of cigarettes. Upon reflecting on   she spoke with Lucy on the radio. Tommy Sands had some
      104 would be broadcasting                         Lucy’s voice throughout her career, I can detect the change   hit songs and acted frequently on television and in some
      episodes of a radio show                          in her vocal range as well as her smoker’s cough.  movies. During the interview, Tommy told Lucy that he did not
      hosted by Lucille Ball from                          By the time Lucy began the radio show; she had divorced   believe a wife should work and compete with her husband. A
      1964 - 1965. We all remember                      Desi Arnaz in 1960 and married Gary Morton in 1961. She was   year later, Tommy and Nancy divorced and shortly thereafter
      Lucy as the zany character                        an inspiration to many because she bought out Desi’s interest   Nancy’s hit song appropriately titled, “These Boots Are Made
      from her television shows.                        in Desilu Studios in 1962 and ran the company at a time   For Walkin,’” went to the top of the song charts. Tommy’s
      I was curious to hear the                         most studios were dominated by men. Desilu had produced   career went nowhere and he was quoted as saying “the doors
      conversations with her guests                     all of Lucy and Desi’s shows along with the television hits,   in Hollywood slam shut.” Tommy and Frank Sinatra both
      – all well-known celebrities                      “The Untouchables” and “Star Trek.” Lucy was an astute   denied reports that Frank was behind the negative reception
      from that era. Most of the programs were 10 to 15 minutes   businesswoman who sold her interest in the Studios in 1968   Tommy received after the divorce.
      long so quite a few resulted in 3 or 4 sessions with a guest.  to Gulf & Western for $17 million. The name was changed      Barbra Streisand was 22 years of age when she spoke with
         My first observation was the difference in our society more   to Paramount Television, a division of Paramount Pictures.  Lucy. She was appearing in the play, “Funny Girl,” and she
      than 50 years later. Cigarette smoking is not a behavior on      Lucy’s interview with Nancy Sinatra and her husband,   had married Elliot Gould, the actor, the year before. Barbra
      our current radio and television programs. It became obvious   Tommy Sands, was interesting in hindsight. Lucy praised the   did not exude the confidence that we have come to know over
      that Lucy was smoking during some of the radio interviews.   couple whom she knew from Hollywood social circles. Nancy,   the subsequent 57 years. She indicated that she would like 4
                                                                                                           children and she wanted homes around the world in countries
                                                                                                           such as France, Italy and Spain. In her relationship with her
                                                                                                           husband, Barbra said that Elliot was the stable one with clear
                                                                                                           direction. Barbra would seek the easy way out of situations
                                                                                                           while Elliot would make demands that forced her to react.
                                                                                                           Barbra described herself as a realist. She felt opening night
                                                                                                           of her play was a disappointment. People were clamoring for
                                                                                                           her but she preferred to be alone to ponder her performance.
                                                                                                           Barbra admitted that she starts projects but fails to finish
                                                                                                           them. She gets distracted easily. Lucy gave the following
                                                                                                           advice to Barbra: “Try to retain the love for the fans despite
                       Doggies Dig Donya LLC                                                               all the challenges with them. Do the right thing for you and
                                                                                                           everything will fall into place.” Lucy posted a sign on her
                                                                                                           bathroom mirror: “Is this right for Lucy?” She mentioned that
                          Pet Walking    Pet Sitting    Pet Care                                           she does not do anything unless it is right for her. If you take
                                                                                                           care of yourself, others won’t have to do so. Barbra mentioned

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                                                                                                           decision with her gifted voice.
                                                                                                              Lucy encouraged the radio audience to send her letters. The
                                                                                                           address was simply, Desilu Studios, Hollywood, California.
                                                                                                           With the subsequent adoption of zip codes and mechanization/
                                                                                                           technology moving the mail, I am tempted to send a letter to
                                                                                                           a studio with just the city and state and see if it is delivered
                                                                                                           or returned to sender!!!
                                                                                                              I am impressed with Lucille Ball’s outlook and
                                                                                                           observations. She spoke from the heart and did not filter her
                                                                                                           thoughts. Lucy’s children were 12 (Desi, Jr.) and 13 (Lucie)
                                                                                                           and her advice regarding parenting was to be involved
          Chadwick Hampton, MD,                                                                            in the children’s lives, spend quality time with them and
                                                                                                           discuss future choices and plans with them. Lucy reminded
          FAAOS, FAAHKS                                                                                    us that teenagers need to keep healthy, eat limited sweets
                                                                                                           and exercise. Good eating habits are important to form at an

          Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon                                                               early age. Too many parents lose control of their children and
                                                                                                           don’t show an interest in the children. Lucy has seen some
                                                                                                           teenagers who run the house.
                                                                                                              Lucy acknowledged that the radio show gave her the
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                                                                                                           opportunity to become better acquainted with her guests.
           •   Joint Replacement and Joint Preservation of                                                 Socially, it is difficult to speak on an intimate level. Lucy
            the Hip and Knee                                                                               sincerely wanted the audience to know the “real” celebrities
           •   Complex Primary and Revision Joint                                                          – not the image projected while they are acting.
            Replacement Surgery                                                                               Lucy suggests we adopt the “Never Too Late” philosophy.
           •   Robotic-Assisted Minimally Invasive Hip and                                                 At any age, it is never too late to learn a new language, find
            Knee Replacement                                                                               a love, love yourself, make a new beginning, dream new
           •   Custom Knee Replacements                                                                    dreams, take better care of yourself, accept graciously and
           •   Muscle Sparing Approach to Direct Anterior                                                  take mini vacations.

                                                                                                             I listened to Lucy interview 44 celebrities. The radio shows
            and Mini-Posterior Hip Replacement Surgery                                                     are now being offered as podcasts from several different
           •   Arthroscopic Treatment of                                                                   sources entitled, “Let’s Talk to Lucy.” I will be writing about
            Knee and Shoulder Injuries                                                                     more of the conversations in future columns. I am confident
           •   Sports Medicine                                                                             you will want to hear many of the interviews yourselves and
                                                                                                           you will join me when I say, I Love Lucy (Really I do).
                                                                                                                                            Until next month,
             Now Accepting                                                                                                              James A. Cioffi, Editor
                                                                                                                                           james@jcclaw.com
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