Places Lucy visited (including places they drove past):
Big Ben (St Stephens Tower), Buckingham Palace, Carnaby Street, Covent Garden, Embankment, Kings Road Chelsea, Great Fosters, Madame Tussaud's Wax Works, The Mall, Osterley House, The Palladium Theatre, Picadilly Circus, The Prince Of Wales Theatre, Tower Bridge, The Tower Of London, Trafalgar Square, and Westminster.
There is a scene at the end of the opening theme song where stall holders come to Lucy and give her flowers. I am not certain, but, I believe that this is meant to be the Covent Garden area.
Lucy's List of Places to Visit:
I have worked out that Lucy's list included:
Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Madame Tussaud's Wax Works, The Palladium Theatre, Picadilly Circus, Tower Bridge, The Tower Of London, Trafalgar Square, and Westminster.
1. An exterior shot of The Prince of Wales Theatre is shown. Lucie Arnaz, Lucy's daughter, would end up performing in 'The Witches of Eastwick" 34 years later at that theatre!
2. When the idea of filming a television special abroad was first discussed, the producers thought of going to Paris. They later decided, however, there would be too many obsticles - the language barrier for instance - so opted for London instead.
3. 'Lucy in London' was meant to be the start of a series of specials based on the 'Lucy In....' idea.
4. The style of filming for Lucy In London was considered 'modern,' even by today's standards it seems a little different. Unfortunately, this went against the show and was not as well received by the critics as it should have been. It has been said that this is why no more 'Lucy In....'s' were made.
5. Filming took place during May 1966.
6. It is said that the production took 30 days to film.
7. The entire production cost less than $500,000.00 - this is equal to $2,900,000.00 today.
8. The Lucy Show episode "Lucy Flies To London" aired on 17 October 1966.
9. Lucy In London aired on October 24, 1966.
10. So that CBS could air this special, The Lucy Show and The Andy Griffith Show were taken off for the week of October 24, 1966.
11. Not every scene was filmed in London, for instance Great Fosters is in the county of Surrey.
12. All the songs Anthony Newley sang were taken from the musical "The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd."
13. Anthony Newley once released a record called "Pop! Goes the Weasel!"
14. The 'Lucy' character visits London on two other occasions. Once as Lucy Ricardo (I Love Lucy - Lucy Meets the Queen) and once as Lucy Carter (Here's Lucy - Lucy Helps David Frost Go Night-Night). However neither of these appearances where actually filmed in London.
15. Frank Thornton is most famous for his role as Captain Peacock in the BBC television series "Are You Being Served?"
16. Wilfrid Hyde White appeared in many films, including "Carry On Nurse" (1959) and "My Fair Lady" (1964).
17. James Robertson Justice appeared in many films, including "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" (1968) and "Doctor In Trouble" (1970).
18. Irwin Kostal (Music Conductor, Arranger and Composer) also worked on the music for many films and television shows, including "Mary Poppins" (1964). "The Sound Of Music" (1965), "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" (1968) and "Bedknobs and Broomsticks" (1971).
19. John Foley worked with Lucille Ball on the film "Lured" in 1947 and later worked for Desilu.
20. The group of singers/dancers on the banks of the Thames is the Dave Clark Five.
21. It is reported that while dressed in her Shakespearean outfit, Lucy was mistaken for the ghost of Ann Boleyn.
22. Lucy wore about fifteen wigs during this production.
23. David Winters (co-producer and choreographer) also worked with Lucille Ball on the Ann Margret Specal: From Hollywood With Love.
24. The outfit that Lucy buys on Kings Road, after getting soaked in the Thames, would be used in subsequent Lucy Show episodes including "Lucy, The Babysitter," and "Lucy and Paul Winchell."
25. In fact this outfit can be seen at the begining of "Lucy Flies To London" which is set BEFORE she goes to London!
26. Laurence Olivier was originally signed to co-star but pulled out.
27. The airplane scene from "The Lucy Show: Lucy Goes to London" was based on a sketch Lucy had filmed for a Desilu pilot in 1960.
28. The Dave Clark Five release a single called The Red Balloon, on the cover for this single was publicity shot from 'Lucy In London.'
29. Tony introduces the theatre to Lucy as "London's own Scala Theatre". However at this time the theatre was struggling and would close within three years of this special.
30. Although uncredited Twiggy, then known as "The Face of '66," appears during the title song 'Lucy In London.'
31. During the Lucy In London titlee song, a group of school kids is shown marching down the street playing musical instruments. While doing this two of the children start playing up to the camera, pointing at it and one boy even sticks his tonogue out at it!
I would like to thank everyone who has helped me with this site:
Tina Bate: The Peter Wyngarde website
Laura Johansen: The Lucie Arnaz website
Susan Stap: The David Winters Tribute Site
Tom Watson: The Lucille Ball Fan Club
Brock Weir: The Gale Gordon Website and The Lucy Lounge
The Internet Movie Database: www.imdb.com
The Twiggy Lawson Website
and a special thank you to Dan Wingate for all his help.
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