Comedy Stars on Suspense, Day 4: Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz!

Today's Suspense episode is "Early to Death" (April 12, 1951) featuring the husband/wife duo of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. This was the second time they had appeared together on Suspense (Lucille also had a number of terrific Suspense episodes without Desi). Their television series I Love Lucy debuted just a few months after this broadcast!

This time out, Evie (Lucille Ball) steals a fortune with her confederate but then Rico (Desi Arnaz) shows up demanding he get a cut of their profits.

Lucille Ball was always great on Suspense; I don't think Desi Arnaz comes off as well in his role (he's a bit too happy-go-lucky) but this is still a fine episode.

Tomorrow: Sheldon Leonard!