“I Love Lucy” Makes Its Long-Awaited Blu-Ray Debut – Complete Series Includes Long-Lost Footage and Newly Colorized Episodes
If you’ve ever dreamed of coming home to your very own I Love Lucy collection, now’s your chance. One of television’s most iconic sitcoms is finally coming to Blu-ray for the first time ever — and it’s not just a standard re-release. Paramount is pulling out all the stops for fans of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz with a massive box set that features the entire series, newly remastered content, and never-before-seen footage that hasn’t been available anywhere until now.
Originally airing in the 1950s, I Love Lucy followed real-life couple Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz as fictional spouses Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, capturing the hearts of millions with its unforgettable blend of slapstick humor, clever writing, and undeniable chemistry. Alongside their lovable neighbors, Fred and Ethel Mertz (played by William Frawley and Vivian Vance), the Ricardos got into all kinds of hilarious hijinks that would go on to influence decades of television comedy. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering it for the first time, this Blu-ray collection is the most comprehensive and definitive edition of the beloved series ever released.
The upcoming set includes all six seasons of the original series, fully remastered, along with The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour — which has also received restoration treatment, including previously missing footage. Perhaps most exciting for longtime fans is the addition of a never-before-released, newly colorized version of the classic episode “Lucy and the Loving Cup,” in which Lucy famously gets her head stuck in one of Ricky’s trophies.
But the treasures don’t stop there. The collection also features a wealth of special content, including:
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The original series pilot, remastered from the 35mm kinescope
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I Love Lucy: The Movie
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Audio commentaries on select episodes
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Restored original cast commercials
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Broadcasts of Lucy on the Radio
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Production notes, cast biographies, photo galleries, and slideshows
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Three “flashback” scenes originally used to introduce repeat episodes
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A rare 1959 CBS fall preview segment featuring Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance
With hours of restored footage and behind-the-scenes content, this release is more than a nostalgic revisit — it’s a historical preservation of one of television’s most influential and enduring shows. For a generation that grew up with Lucy’s antics — and for those just discovering her genius — this Blu-ray set offers the most complete look at the series to date.
The I Love Lucy: The Complete Series Blu-ray collection will be available from major media retailers starting November 5, 2024. Whether you’re a collector, a comedy buff, or simply someone who loves Lucy, this is one release you won’t want to miss.
