Over the Christmas holiday, CBS gave I Love Lucy an in-color makeover, an idea that sparked two newly colorized episodes scheduled to air in May—a point in time that's usually dreaded by TV networks. While hit shows are wrapping up, there's space in TV scheduling, giving fans the perfect opportunity to watch the I Love Lucy Superstar Special.
Out of six seasons and 180 episodes from 1951 to 1957, the two wacky episodes chosen for the hour special were "L.A. At Last!" and "Lucy and Superman," both with guest stars William Holden and George Reeves, respectively, notes Cinemablend.
"L.A. At Last" aired in 1955 and sent the Ricardos and Mertzes packing to Hollywood where Lucy runs into William Holden. "Lucy and Superman" made its television debut in 1957 and followed Lucy on her journey to throwing her son, Ricky, an impressive birthday bash. In a desperate attempt to make every detail perfect, she finds her way into mischiefs, competing with another celebration and yearning to get Superman to attend her party. With CBS' new series Supergirl on the horizon, one can't ignore the nonchalant connection.
The thirty-minute episodes have been updated with an antique look while further promises have been made to air forgotten footage of more than 60 years. Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball excelled in the revolutionary TV series as Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, which won an Emmy for Best Situation Comedy and was voted "the best TV show of all time" in People's 2012 viewer poll, reports Deadline.
2013 saw a similar I Love Lucy update-two colorized episodes, commercial free called The I Love Lucy Christmas Special. The two highlighted episodes consisted of the infrequently seen Christmas episode, and the illustrious grape-stomping episode, "Lucy's Italian Movie." The TV special reeled in an abundance of viewers, beating out reruns and holiday-special competitiors.
The cherished '50s series will air in color on Sunday, May 17 at 8 p.m.
