Who Loves Lucy? I Do, I Do!

Part I of Essay
As a member of a generation that grew up with a steady diet of junk food, video games and television, I know almost everything that you need to know to pass Super Mario Brothers 1, 2, and 3 for the original Nintendo, and I definitely know the theme song to the Brady Bunch t ....

Part II of Essay
.... the show can be seen as a prelude to the women’s movement that would follow decades later. If the show were just about how life was in the 50’s, it would not be as popular as it is today. Imagine Lucy Ricardo, being the typical housewife of that time, where all she did was stay at home and take care of the baby while cooking Ricky’s dinner. It would not make a very interesting show during any time period. It is Lucy’s outright defiance of her role in society that makes the show so humorous and at the same time, makes important statements ....