Visible crew/equipment: When Ethel's reading aloud from the book while Lucy's standing beside her in the living room, the shadow of a crew member can be seen moving around on the surface of the desk's back. (00:04:25)
I Love Lucy (1951)
1 mistake in Be A Pal
Starring: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Lucy Ricardo: I made a funny?
Trivia: It was the first to tape before a live audience.
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Answer: There is no reason. It's a just a silly plot device, typical of the era. Women characters were often portrayed as making uninformed assumptions or decisions.
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