"I Love Lucy" writer Bob Carroll, Jr. Dies at 88
We're sad to report that Bob Carroll, Jr. who, along with writing partner Madelyn Pugh Davis (and producer Jess Oppenheimer) wrote some of the classic episodes of "I Love Lucy," including "Lucy Does a TV Commercial" and "Job Switching" died today at age 88.
Carroll with Davis taking a break in Desi Arnaz's office.The Archive of American Television interviewed Carroll along with his writing partner in 1997. Carroll and Davis spoke of their 50-year writing career that included writing for Steve Allen and Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz.
Click here to access the entire six-part interview with Carroll and Davis.
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2 comments:
This archive is incredible. So glad you got those two. Another awesome interview on this site that Lucyfans should see is the one with Bob Weiskopf and Bob Schiller.Thank you, Margaret
Why hasn't the news picked up on this? Happy this archive interviewed him and will help him live on.
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