Ruth Buzzi goes way overboard as a shrinking violet whom Kim tries to coax out of her shell by way of a drama class.
To criticize an actress for being too over-the-top on Here's Lucy tells you all you need to know, Lucy should have told Ruth to "dial it back, kid". They should have had Susan Tolsky do this part instead. She wasn't as well known as Buzzi and could have used the exposure (even though she would make two appearances on this series). Tolsky was naturally funny and deserved a bigger career.
Back to the episode...Lucie Arnaz really shines in the finale as a 1920s Charleston dancer. She has stated it was one of the most challenging and exhausting routines she ever had to learn. It's the best part of an episode that should have re-cast the guest star.
To criticize an actress for being too over-the-top on Here's Lucy tells you all you need to know, Lucy should have told Ruth to "dial it back, kid". They should have had Susan Tolsky do this part instead. She wasn't as well known as Buzzi and could have used the exposure (even though she would make two appearances on this series). Tolsky was naturally funny and deserved a bigger career.
Back to the episode...Lucie Arnaz really shines in the finale as a 1920s Charleston dancer. She has stated it was one of the most challenging and exhausting routines she ever had to learn. It's the best part of an episode that should have re-cast the guest star.
