“Lucy, I’m Home!” I Love Lucy: The Complete Series is Coming to Blu-ray
I Love Lucy redefined what was possible on television when it first aired in 1951. Now, more than seventy years later, Paramount Home Entertainment is offering fans a chance to revisit their favorite moments with the release of I Love Lucy: The Complete Series on Blu-ray, available November 5. This special edition gives viewers the chance to experience the timeless classic in a whole new way, featuring extras like a newly colorized episode, “Lucy and the Loving Cup.” As if that wasn’t enough, the set also includes remastered footage, long-lost flashback scenes, and a portion of the 1959 CBS fall preview special, “Eye on CBS.”
I Love Lucy centered around the hilarious dynamic between Lucy Ricardo (Lucille Ball) and her husband, Ricky Ricardo (Desi Arnaz). The show not only followed Lucy’s adventures in trying to break into the entertainment industry — often with chaotic results — but also highlighted the real-life chemistry of its married stars. Running for six seasons before transitioning into The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, I Love Lucy became a cornerstone of television, elevating the medium with its sharp, groundbreaking comedy.
Fans of I Love Lucy are in for a treat with the upcoming Blu-ray release. The set will include the original pilot episode, remastered from the original 35mm kinescope, as well as audio commentaries on select episodes. Fans can also enjoy “Lucy on The Radio” broadcasts and in-depth information about the cast that helped turn I Love Lucy into a beloved TV classic. It’s time to revisit the charming story of a couple determined to make it big in the world of entertainment.
The Legacy of ‘I Love Lucy’
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Decades after I Love Lucy ended, the series’ influence can still be seen across the entertainment industry. WandaVision drew inspiration from the show when the Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) created a new reality inspired by classic television. Will & Grace paid homage with a special episode dedicated to I Love Lucy, featuring a cameo by Lucie Arnaz. It’s clear that the unforgettable charisma of Lucy and Ricky continues to leave a lasting mark. Now, fans have a chance to relive the couple’s iconic adventures once more.
I Love Lucy: The Complete Series arrives on Blu-ray November 5. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.