Martin and Lewis – Lucille Ball. ep1,, 490403.

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Features Lucille Ball. It’s the first radio show for Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, and they are nervous as they get ready. The phone rings as they joke about their anticipation. To settle themselves, the two talk about their past success, and various topical themes of the times. Finally, Jerry answers the constantly ringing phone, and agent Frank Nelson wants them down in the NBC studio.

After Jerry cracks jokes and has to explain them, Dean sings, Won’t Be Satisfied Until You Break My Heart.

Dean gives Jerry a final inspection as they talk about hygene, and head out. On the way, they encounter the maid. The neurotic woman is definitely overworked, and prone to jumping to conclusions. The guys finally make it to the studio where expectant fans talk about Dean and Jerry, but don’t seem to recognize them as they stand in line. Well, they don’t recognize Jerry, but the ladies fawn over Dean, which causes Jerry to lament that the act is breaking up.

Dean gives a big build up for Lucille Ball. She isn’t impressed with Dean, and is even upset at him over the way Jerry was treated. Dean melts her rage with just a word, and soon has her in a swoon over him instead. It appears the sentiments have turned. After a few flubs by Dean and Jerry, Lucille tells about an after party show she planned. She is just a little concerned with Jerry’s behavior at her cultured party.

The clock ticks, the countdown is given, all the aledged pre-show fun is over and the stage show starts. Dean, Lucille, and Jerry all sing, Money Can’t Buy Happiness. With the show over, Dean and Jerry try to relax at home, but the maid has a last word to ensure her job security.