BWRocks It's unfortunate that the stars that we love and grew up watching don't always end their careers on a high-note. There are many reasons for this and the reason why I think this show never caught on was perhaps because audiences didn't give it a chance. Lucy was loyal to her TV audience for more than thirty years and she was not going to change her formula at all and I have to respect her for that because she was a comedy genius. Instead, she plays the same character that we all grew up watching. It is a fun, funny and delightful sitcom if you appreciate Lucy. I love the Lucy character and everything she did and even if I wasn't a big Lucy fan I think I would enjoy this series as well. Because Ms. Ball wasn't just funny, she was hysterical and she defined the art of slapstick and was a wonderful actress as well because she could do drama and make the best facial expressions. "Life with Lucy" included some great episodes and guest star (such as the late and exceptionally talented John Ritter) as well as Ms. Ball's veteran co-star Mr. Gale Gordon. The series also includes a fabulous theme-song and an exceptional supporting cast. This is The Queen of Comedy's swan song and it deserves a place on DVD. Like many fans, I anticipate and look forward to getting the complete series of "Life with Lucy" once it comes out on DVD.

lorilopez13 I would like to note that Lucille Ball in whatever format is a legend, and such stars of her magnitude always shine bright! In my opinion, we were blessed by every moment she graced the screen, whether large or small. It was courageous and born from her love of performing that she returned to television in a fourth series at the age of seventy-five. She brought with her decades of experience as both a masterful comedian and a consummate professional, for she had once been in charge of a major Hollywood studio at a time when there were few female chief executives. The position required her to be quite tough and demanding. Yet I have heard she was kind as well and more demanding of herself than anyone else. It breaks my heart she felt we no longer loved her. I think she deserved better.Harsh criticism of her final show reminds me of seeing the fourth "Indiana Jones" movie, "Kingdom Of The Crystal Skulls" -- which also received unfair reactions. Sure, Indy might be older, but it felt great to see him in action again! My grown sons and I went to a theater for the first time in ten years for the occasion. I wish I could have attended a taping of "Life With Lucy". What a privilege every moment would seem. She has truly enriched the world and left behind a legacy of proud achievements. I cannot imagine "life without Lucy" . . .

RedRiver48 I've heard it said that Lucy and Gale were too old for the roles in this show, but that isn't the reason that this show failed. There is one reason this show failed and that one reason is a man known as Aaron Spelling! Abc pitched an idea to Aaron about producing a show starring Lucille Ball. He was sold from the start and every actor was signed except for Lucy. It took a lot of talking into from Gale and Gary (Morton) and she finally said "YES." Under one condition- she have Bob Carroll, Jr. and Madelyn Davis write the show. As they did for I Love Lucy, The Lucy Desi Comedy Hour, The Lucy Show and Here's Lucy! Both were basically Lucy's writers.To make a long story short, Aaron Spelling got the idea of "Power" in his head. He would often take a script written by Bob and Madelyn and make drastic changes to parts he didn't like or parts that he didn't think were funny. Had Aaron just left the scripts alone and let Lucy run the show, the show would have been a bigger success than it was. The John Ritter episode was the funniest because Aaron wasn't able to get his hands on the scripts right away.HAPPY TRAILS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR RED RIVER48

kevinkglenn "Life with Lucy" may not have fared well in the ratings, but Lucy will always be loved. I enjoyed this show just simply because I got to see Lucy doing something new on television. Personally, I would like to see these episodes aired more often. Any true "Lucy" fan will enjoy anything Lucy did, regardless of what the critics say.