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Card Games

Card Games on I Love Lucy

Ethel uses Fan back Bicycle Playing Cards when she reads the cards for Lucy in S1, E4 “Lucy Thinks Ricky Is Trying To Murder her”

A Survey of Card Games played on I Love Lucy

Thanks to  contributor Jamie.

s01 e02 – Be A Pal
Poker, played by Ricky, Fred and Lucy

s01, e13 – The Benefit
Bridge, played by all.

s01 e16 – Lucy Fakes Illness
Ricky says “how about a game of cards?” and then “what will it be, bridge or canasta?” – Later Ricky plays poker with two of his band members.
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Card Games, I love Lucy Props

Wooden Poker Carousel on I Love Lucy

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Poker chip carousel in use on I Love Lucy

 

Wooden Poker Carousel
Photo from eBay listing – click on picture to view on eBay

On eBay this week there is a wooden poker chip carousel advertised as an original prop from I Love Lucy. Card games were a popular form of recreation in the 50’s and this is reflected in the series.
Click here to see the listing.

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