Episode Fourteen "The Benefit" First Aired JANUARY 7, 1952

This episode shows many things for the first time in the show!

1. The Piano is played
2. Shows Lucy singing
3. The official first time Lucy "Got into the act"

It begins with Fred and Ethel Lucy and Ricky playing a card game. Lucy and Ricky lose and owe the Mertzs 85 cents. When the game comes to a close Lucy goes to get the money she owes while all the others sing "Shine On Harvest Moon" that is until Lucy comes and sings.

Once they find out that Lucy CANNOT SING,  the singing ceases!

After the boys leave to get some food from the kitchen, Ethel asks Lucy if her women's club can have Ricky for a show they are having. Lucy jumps at the idea that she might be able to get in the act.

After the Mertzs leave Lucy tries to "Sweet Talk" Ricky into performing. He soon catches on to her scheme and after a LOT of "encouragement" from Lucy, he finally accepts even with the clause that Lucy will have to sing.

Lucy practices all day to sing more gracefully, but somehow it just doesn't work.

Once you watch this episode you will find what Lucy has to go through to finally get into the show!

Here is a short clip!