One of my absolute favorite actresses is Lucille Ball, not only because of "I Love Lucy" but because she was such an amazing standout actress before and after this show. She did a radio program called "My Favorite Husband", which was the basis and precursor to "I love Lucy". It is from this that I have gleaned some of my favorite quotes. She also--as producer--got a little bit of say what each episode was about, and I can't help thinking that some of Lucille Ball herself crept into her characters. Here for your reading pleasure is one of my juiciest tidbits, from an episode of "My Favorite Husband". I give you: things men say and what it means(and yes most of it is 50s humor but whatever I love it anyway)!
1. "I'm still behind bars."
Translation: "I'm still employed"
2. "I still beat my wife three times a day."
Translation: "I love my wife."
3. "I look about the same as when we were in high school"
Translation: "I hope your paunch is bigger than mine."
4. In addition, this quote is on my wall at home and makes me smile. It's true Lucy and true-to-life. No joke!
"There are three types of men in the world. Husbands, Fiances and Go Get Him Girls. The Bachelor walks around the car and opens the door for you. The Fiance reaches across you and opens the door from the inside, and the Husband gets out, stands on the sidewalk and says 'Well, we haven't got all night'!"
Lucy, I love you! My favorite Redhead!
