Episode guide

S1·E3 The Diet

Name: The Diet
Released: 1951-10-29
Duration: 23 min
Cast: Marco Rizo

Episode: Season 1, Episode 3
Air Date: October 29, 1951
Runtime: 23 minutes
Director: Marc Daniels
Writers: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
Score: 8.2/10 (5 TMDB votes)
Story Type: Core Character Arc

Core Aired October 29, 1951 23 min ★ 8.2/10 · 5 TMDB votes

Synopsis

To her dismay, Lucy finds out that she's put on twenty-two pounds since marrying Ricky. When one of the girls in Ricky's new show quits, she tricks him into promising, she can be in the show if she fits into the dancer's size twelve costume.

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Director & writers

Marc DanielsDirectorMadelyn PughWriterBob Carroll Jr.WriterJess OppenheimerWriter

Guest stars

Marco RizoMarco (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 3 of I Love Lucy air?

Season 1, Episode 3 ('The Diet') originally aired on October 29, 1951.

How long is Season 1 Episode 3 ('The Diet')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.

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