The Ricardos and Mertzes arrive in Rome, Italy by train where they are approached by famous Italian movie director, Vittorio Philippi, who has the perfect role for Lucy in his upcoming movie “Bitter Grapes”. This would later inspire Lucy to make that ill-fated visited to a local wine vineyard.
Fun Fact: If you notice, Franco Corsaro, who plays Vittorio Philippi, couldn’t help himself by mouthing along the line “Has she ever considered acting?!”
From the episode “Lucy’s Italian Movie”, Season 5. I Love Lucy (1956).
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