by Hal Erickson
synopsis
With the help of her new neighbor Joan, Lucy tries to line up her handsome acquaintance Brad Collins (Keith Andes) as her date for a fancy dress ball. But there's a slight snag: it seems that there is a Mrs. Collins....Cast as Joan Brenner, veteran actress Joan Blondell makes her first Lucy Show appearance as a possible replacement for the departed Vivian Vance. Unfortunately, Blondell found it impossible to get along with Lucille Ball and quit after two episodes. (Ironically, Joan's sister Gloria Blondell appeared on several episodes of I Love Lucy with apparently no problems at all.)
