Here's Lucy Season 1 Episode 13 Lucy and the Gold Rush

Lucille Ball is back as Lucy Carmichael, one of TV's original funny ladies, in the 13th episode of Here's Lucy season 1, "Lucy and the Gold Rush." This episode, like many others in the show's seven-season run, features Lucy finding herself in a hilariously absurd situation that she must navigate with quick wit and charm.

In "Lucy and the Gold Rush," Lucy's boss, Mr. Mooney (played by frequent collaborator Gale Gordon), sends Lucy and his niece, Mary Jane (played by Lucy's real-life daughter, Lucie Arnaz), to a small California town to collect a debt from a local businessman. The trip quickly takes a turn for the unexpected when Lucy and Mary Jane stumble upon a long-abandoned gold mine on a hike in the nearby mountains.

Determined to strike it rich, Lucy declares that they must mine for gold. But with no experience or equipment, the two women come up with a harebrained scheme to make their fortune: they'll use a bathtub and a makeshift sluice to sift through the riverbed for gold nuggets. Their enthusiasm is infectious, and soon the entire town is abuzz with the news of the "ladies' strike."

Meanwhile, Lucy's attempts to collect the debt from the businessman are foiled at every turn. The man insists that he doesn't owe Mr. Mooney any money and becomes increasingly agitated when Lucy won't leave him alone. To make matters worse, Mary Jane has taken a fancy to the man's son, and the young couple's romance threatens to ruin Lucy's chances of collecting the debt.

As the townspeople join in the search for gold, Lucy and Mary Jane's makeshift mining operation begins to look like it might actually pay off. But just as their dreams of riches are within reach, disaster strikes. The bathtub sluice overflows, sending a torrent of muddy water down the mountain and into the town. The damage is extensive, and the man Lucy was trying to collect from blames her for the disaster. It seems all is lost and Lucy will never collect the debt.

But in classic Lucy fashion, she manages to pull off a miraculous save in the nick of time. With the help of the townspeople, Lucy and Mary Jane are able to redirect the river and drain the flooded mine. As the water recedes, they finally strike gold - and more than enough to cover Mr. Mooney's debt.

"Lucy and the Gold Rush" is a classic episode of Here's Lucy, showcasing Lucille Ball's comedic talents and her gift for physical humor. The episode is also notable for the appearance of an all-star guest cast, including Bob Hope, who makes a surprise appearance in a cameo role as a miner. Overall, "Lucy and the Gold Rush" is a must-watch for fans of classic sitcoms and anyone who enjoys a good laugh.