The Best Of I Love Lucy Season 3 Episode 16 Ricky's Screen Test
- TV-PG
- November 15, 1954
- 25 min
The Best Of I Love Lucy season 3 episode 16 features the classic episode "Ricky's Screen Test." Lucy and Ethel attend a Hollywood movie studio tour and become determined to help Ricky secure a film role. They convince him to pretend to be an unpredictable method actor to impress the studio execs and get the part. However, their plan quickly goes awry when Ricky's acting becomes too believable and he is threatened with being thrown off the set. Meanwhile, Fred and Little Ricky wait impatiently at home for the gang's return.
The episode features several hilarious moments, including Lucy and Ethel sneaking onto the movie set disguised as mustached extras and Ricky's over-the-top method acting. Lucille Ball's comedic timing and physical humor are on full display as she repeatedly gets herself into ridiculous situations.
In addition to the main storyline, the episode also features several musical numbers, including Ricky performing the popular song "Babalu" for the studio executives.
Overall, "Ricky's Screen Test" is a classic and memorable episode of I Love Lucy, showcasing the beloved characters' unique talents and personalities in a zany Hollywood setting.