"I Love Lucy" is my favorite show, but this episode has always upset me. It shows how selfish Ricky is and how much he needs to be the center of attention.
Lucy manages to get offered a contract with MGM just before the gang is to head back to New York. Lucy has pretty much spent her life trying to break into show biz, and her chance finally comes through. But does Ricky support her?
Of course not.
He tells her that she should stay and take the contract, but that he is taking the baby and going back to New York. He promises that he'll show the baby her picture every night "so he doesn't forget who his mommy is". The Mertzes are leaving as well, even though Lucy points out that she'll be making a large salary and will pay all their expenses. They all refuse. So basically Ricky tricks her into turning down the contract, and she does.
I guess he didn't like the idea of someone besides him being famous.
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