Frank Nelson must have been so easy to write for. He could make a mundane word into a huge laugh just by the way he said the line. He could say one word, YYYessssssss! and totally break up the audience. My favorite line is in the episode on the train: “Oh, goody, I just won five dollars from the engineer!”
Frank Nelson doesn’t voice the character in the Simpsons. He is voiced by Dan Castellaneta (Voice of Homer). The character (Yes Guy) is a parody and tribute to Frank Nelson.
The last episode was season 2 episode 21... Lucy Changes Her Mind. He was confused because he was a half blind waiter and had trouble keeping up with Lucy’s indecisiveness.
The "Quiz Show" episode is a take off on a real quiz/stunt show, "Truth or Consequences." It later transferred to TV, where the host for many years was Bob Barker - who went on to do "The Price is Right" in later years.
thanks for posting this , Frank Nelson was a great and gave us many years of comedy on many legendary TV shows also on radio shows . when he did his stuff with Jack Benny still makes me laugh silly
Thanks for posting your video. I never appreciated Frank Nelson as much until seeing this video. He was a very funny man and under rated and may he RIP.
I just caught this video, Rick, and it's a winner! Frank Nelson is one of most underrated comedians of his era. Lucy and Desi made good use of his talents. I was thinking that when the "I Love Lucy" show ended, including the hour episodes, the producers wanted Bill Frawley and Vivian Vance to return in a series of their own, called "The Mertzes." Frawley was for it, but Vance didn't want to work with Frawley again. The producers should have tried a series with Frank Nelson as Freddie Fellmore and have him and his wife buy the old apartment complex from the Mertzes. Cast a screwball actress as Nelson's wife, and make him just as loony, and show their misadventures running the apartment house with ever revolving kooky tenants. Anyway, that's what I would have pushed for if I've been involved with the show.
I loved that guy. I'm 56 and I think my very first memory of him was from a LooneyToons short of a store clerk modeled on him and possibly Bugs played the antagonist and then I of course remember him in I.L.L. but it wasn't until I was probably in my 40s when I really discovered the Jack Benny show (and bought the dvds) and his interactions with Frank were, just as you said, "comedy gold." Nice video, thank you Rick.
Lucy changes her mind is the episode and Frank plays Henry the waiter . that's the episode that loses can make up her mind what kind of restaurant she wants to go to and then once they decide on the restaurant she can not make up her mind where to sit changing places a few time and what to order for dinner. Drives Henry the waiter crazy , very funny episode
Thanks for posting. I know of at least one more episode in which Frank Nelson appeared. In Episode 79 from season3 "The Million Dollar Idea" he plays TV host Dickie Davis. He is the host of the show in which Lucy and Ethel appear to sell their homemade salad dressing.
They had an impression of him in the episode Sleeping Gas on the first season of Inspector Gadget. His character was a MAD Agent posing as a manager of a tropical resort.
Frank Nelson is a comedic icon; such a body of work spanning across different types of entertainment genre, I'm so glad you've highlighted him. With such a strong personality that has left what I consider an almost subliminal pervasive influence even in today's popular media it's amazing he didn't achieve a more readily identifiable level of fame? Nevertheless, really enjoyed the post and please don't stop. It's important these stories aren't lost to time, we've already lost so much. Keep preserving these valuable archives through the wonderful pieces you post.
I'm so happy you've followed through. I'm voraciously interested when it comes to entertainment media - both traditional and modern. I grew up in the 1950s when telelvision was still in its genesis so it's been interesting watching it's evolution from free to air to paid-for transmissions. If you want to take a snapshot of popular cultures, check out their media etiologies. At the risk of repeating myself - old folk do tend to, I totally commend you for your important documentation and presentation of what was no matter what type of person Lucy may have become after her split from Desi, an important contribution by a gifted comedic genius who helped fashion an unique moment in mid-20th century television content, "I Love Lucy" Have you ever thought of bringing to life as you've done with Lucy, other significant persons who left us wonderful legacies with their individual/collective bodies of work - for example, at the moment, I'm reading Shelley Winters' autobiography and her stories, her generosity of spirit and often underrated intelligence are timeless yet so education of a bygone era when movies ruled and the studio systems was at it's zenith before quickly sliding into an eventual demise. Miss Winters' bio remains in parts, surprisingly germane to our current 21st-century experience. Just a thought but I think given your obvious talent for sourcing material that may given an alternative treatment from yours, would read as quite dry, you might be ensuring these other unique and fab personalities from our shared cultural history aren't lost somewhere in time.. ; )
The episode at the end was from Season 2,ep 21 "Lucy Changes Her Mind". Frank Nelson's character was named "Henry". For me,that restaurant scene was the best scene in the whole episode.
One of his funniest appearances was on Jack Benny's show, playing a supermarket clerk. Jack asks where some item is: Frank: "Go to the aisle between G and I." Jack: "G and I ? Why didn't you just say 'Go to H?'" Frank: "You said it, not me!!!"
Hahaha that actually happened to me once, where a customer asked an incredibly stupid question. I was standing BEHIND the counter, with my co-worker, Grace, BOTH Grace and I are wearing our WORK UNIFORMS,,,, and the SIGN right above us stating the department we were posted at. This man comes up and asks, “Do you work here?” I looked at him and said, “No, I just thought it be fun to put on a uniform and come stand behind this counter, just for kicks.” The guy says, “oh.” And walks off. I was shaking my head in disbelief as Grace says, “I can’t believe you just did that! Lol” and I said, “The public’s stupidity never ceases to amaze me.....” lolz 😆 and at that moment I was thinking of Frank!!
Loved him in all his ILL appearances. My favorite however is "Ricky and Fred are TV Fans" The dialogue between him, Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance is hilarious, absolutely priceless!
The Ben Benjamin talent scout episode is my favorite of all, and I loved this guy! 😂 Also, the Country Club Dance episode. Let’s face it, I loved them all!
Thanks Rick ! I just watched a couple of your vids on the set designs and I figured that the Filmore show must be in the night club set with just a curtain hiding the band stand. So the Ricardos' kitchen would be to the left. You have me looking at all the background scenery now.
Frank Brandon Nelson (May 6, 1911 - September 12, 1986) was an American comedic actor best known for playing put-upon foils on radio and television, and especially for his "EEE-Yeeeeeeeeesssss?" catchphrase.
Great work, Rick! Frank Nelson should be so honored with a video of his work! What a great idea! I was old enough to see him on "Sanford and Son". Do you know if Frank Nelson appeared on Lucy's other shows? I don't seem to recall.
Great fun. To me, the formula at its purest was, first line: "e-Yeeessss??", and then second line "uh-Nooo," followed by something sarcastic that suggests he's been asked a really stupid question. Like the exchange at 2:25 .
Frank Nelson wasn't on the Simson's. since he died in 1986..... they just paid tribute to him by making a character that resembles him not sure who imitated his voice to do the "YESSSS" Catchphrase.
If you noticed now the grandfather clock says 10:44 time 11:30 on the bar. I was wondering to if the time changed on the clock it does. I wondered why it 12:00 other times? hum.
OMG I Loved his sarcasm when he played those characters...he was such a dick in so many of those apperances! You Never Knew when he would pop up in a show... LOLOL....so awesome that he gets this attention...Well Done! One of a Kind !
He also appeared in season three episode "The Million Dollar Idea" but plays his role of Dickie Davis totally straight; no yessss? or any other comic gestures.
Frank Nelson must have been so easy to write for. He could make a mundane word into a huge laugh just by the way he said the line. He could say one word, YYYessssssss! and totally break up the audience. My favorite line is in the episode on the train: “Oh, goody, I just won five dollars from the engineer!”
Love to know about Frank Nelson. That YESSSS was so memorable!
@@CAT-Anne go to Wikipedia
Always loved Frank Nelson. Whether on Benny or Lucy he was always funny and stood out. He had that something special as a great character actor.
"Steak for you, and a new eraser for me..." He finally quits! lol
Cynthia Crowley lol!!!!
😂
Frank Nelson doesn’t voice the character in the Simpsons. He is voiced by Dan Castellaneta (Voice of Homer). The character (Yes Guy) is a parody and tribute to Frank Nelson.
Frank Nelson should have had his own show!!
One of the greatest forgotten comedians! I love this man so much!! Jack Benny and frank were hilarious together
Anthony Passaro Yes and Mel blanc too
Hilarious! I’ve always enjoyed Frank Nelson on radio and television. He’s just so darned funny and irritating it’s comedy gold 😂
But Jack Benny is a whole different story. I can't explain how much I love Jack Benny. Hes my all-time favorite comedian
For real
The last episode was season 2 episode 21... Lucy Changes Her Mind. He was confused because he was a half blind waiter and had trouble keeping up with Lucy’s indecisiveness.
No…he was the neighbor when they moved to Westport
Hilarious!!! I loved all his roles❤️❤️❤️❤️
Frank Nelson was DA BOMB! And these videos are a total gas, I dig these blasts from the past!
+ROAD WARRIOR Thanks for enjoying and watching! Nelson was definitely underrated!
ROAD WARRIOR Me too he was a real BLAST!!!
The "Quiz Show" episode is a take off on a real quiz/stunt show, "Truth or Consequences." It later transferred to TV, where the host for many years was Bob Barker - who went on to do "The Price is Right" in later years.
I always thought Frank Nelson would have been a good Mr. Wilson in an adaptation of Dennis the Menace in his later years.
I would have loved to see that!
@@ricknineg Uh, Frank wasn't on the SImpsons.
@@ricknineg And why did you edit out most of the laughs...cutting out the reactions?
thanks for posting this , Frank Nelson was a great and gave us many years of comedy on many legendary TV shows also on radio shows . when he did his stuff with Jack Benny still makes me laugh silly
+Kenneth Martino Nelson was very underrated thats why I wanted to make this
K M Please Miss McGillicuddy take ur hand off my WHISTLE!
There's no other voice talent like him anymore.
Thanks for posting your video. I never appreciated Frank Nelson as much until seeing this video. He was a very funny man and under rated and may he RIP.
As a SUPERFAN of I love Lucy, I appreciate your videos! Frank Nelson was my FAVORITE guest character on the show
I’m so glad you enjoyed this, Sabrina! Yeeeeeeeessss!
Thank you Rick, I have always been a Frank Nelson fan, I have enjoyed his humour from The Jack Benny Shows I enjoyed as well ,please keep them coming.
+Sandra Fraser :)
He had to have one of the most recognizable voices in television history!
I just caught this video, Rick, and it's a winner! Frank Nelson is one of most underrated comedians of his era. Lucy and Desi made good use of his talents.
I was thinking that when the "I Love Lucy" show ended, including the hour episodes, the producers wanted Bill Frawley and Vivian Vance to return in a series of their own, called "The Mertzes." Frawley was for it, but Vance didn't want to work with Frawley again. The producers should have tried a series with Frank Nelson as Freddie Fellmore and have him and his wife buy the old apartment complex from the Mertzes. Cast a screwball actress as Nelson's wife, and make him just as loony, and show their misadventures running the apartment house with ever revolving kooky tenants. Anyway, that's what I would have pushed for if I've been involved with the show.
I would have loved to see the Mertzs. as a spin off
I loved that guy. I'm 56 and I think my very first memory of him was from a LooneyToons short of a store clerk modeled on him and possibly Bugs played the antagonist and then I of course remember him in I.L.L. but it wasn't until I was probably in my 40s when I really discovered the Jack Benny show (and bought the dvds) and his interactions with Frank were, just as you said, "comedy gold." Nice video, thank you Rick.
Loved Frank Nelson!! Just a great addition!!!
Hello gorgeous! this is one of your VERY BEST VIDEOS yet!!
Lucy changes her mind is the episode and Frank plays Henry the waiter . that's the episode that loses can make up her mind what kind of restaurant she wants to go to and then once they decide on the restaurant she can not make up her mind where to sit changing places a few time and what to order for dinner. Drives Henry the waiter crazy , very funny episode
+Kenneth Martino you got it man! Thanks for showing support!
+Reynaldo S. Haha
K M Lucy and frank are screwballs lol!
That episode was so funny
That was great! Thanks for the post. I enjoyed it very much. Oh yeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssss!!!
Homer: "Why do you talk like that?"
Yes Guy: "I haaaaadd a strrooookke!"
+Syncretic Views hahaha
Syncretic Views A FLOAT in the rose parade!! Omg I'm hysterical!
🤣
That last episode was called "Lucy Changes Her Mind" season 2, episode 21. It's one of my absolute all time favorites!
Thanks for posting. I know of at least one more episode in which Frank Nelson appeared. In Episode 79 from season3 "The Million Dollar Idea" he plays TV host Dickie Davis. He is the host of the show in which Lucy and Ethel appear to sell their homemade salad dressing.
+kmivens You are so right! I remembered that when gathering the footage but forgot to implement during final stages. Nice catch!
Comedic gold! 'Great job on keeping these moments in the forefront.
I learn so many things watching your videos. Thanks so much.
+zzzut No problem! So glad Im able to make them
Don't stop making them!
+zzzut even if I wanted too, i couldn't....im addicted
LOL! I am so glad you are!
Great. Video Frank Nelson is a great actor
They had an impression of him in the episode Sleeping Gas on the first season of Inspector Gadget. His character was a MAD Agent posing as a manager of a tropical resort.
+cf Seriously, Nelson is EVERYWHERE in pop culture! What a lengend.
I’ve always said a Frank Nelson line from I Love Lucy, “whooo are youuuu?” 🤣
I love Nelson's exaggerated smiling face and enthusiastic sarcasm.
Frank Nelson is a comedic icon; such a body of work spanning across different types of entertainment genre, I'm so glad you've highlighted him. With such a strong personality that has left what I consider an almost subliminal pervasive influence even in today's popular media it's amazing he didn't achieve a more readily identifiable level of fame? Nevertheless, really enjoyed the post and please don't stop. It's important these stories aren't lost to time, we've already lost so much. Keep preserving these valuable archives through the wonderful pieces you post.
+James Stratton That was my goal: to post these things so others can remember and learn snd hopefully not lose them
I'm so happy you've followed through. I'm voraciously interested when it comes to entertainment media - both traditional and modern.
I grew up in the 1950s when telelvision was still in its genesis so it's been interesting watching it's evolution from free to air to paid-for transmissions. If you want to take a snapshot of popular cultures, check out their media etiologies.
At the risk of repeating myself - old folk do tend to, I totally commend you for your important documentation and presentation of what was no matter what type of person Lucy may have become after her split from Desi, an important contribution by a gifted comedic genius who helped fashion an unique moment in mid-20th century television content, "I Love Lucy"
Have you ever thought of bringing to life as you've done with Lucy, other significant persons who left us wonderful legacies with their individual/collective bodies of work - for example, at the moment, I'm reading Shelley Winters' autobiography and her stories, her generosity of spirit and often underrated intelligence are timeless yet so education of a bygone era when movies ruled and the studio systems was at it's zenith before quickly sliding into an eventual demise. Miss Winters' bio remains in parts, surprisingly germane to our current 21st-century experience.
Just a thought but I think given your obvious talent for sourcing material that may given an alternative treatment from yours, would read as quite dry, you might be ensuring these other unique and fab personalities from our shared cultural history aren't lost somewhere in time.. ; )
+James Stratton I am definitely open to sharing the work of others. I just have to get to making the vids!
Yeah - well, I get that. Totally. Love your work : )
+James Stratton :)
Mr. Frank Nelson was an amazing man and so brilliant comic actor so special.
Rick, you are the BEST!!! Love the background. You are wonderful!
You are the best!
Frank Nelson was a riot!
The episode at the end was from Season 2,ep 21 "Lucy Changes Her Mind". Frank Nelson's character was named "Henry". For me,that restaurant scene was the best scene in the whole episode.
+Imapeach1 You got it! It was pretty funny seeing them Move back and forth
It was hilarious....I love when "Fred " says,"stand by for another troop movement",lol, Funny stuff!!
+Imapeach1 haha, when they keep moving tables
love it always a big fan of Frank Nelson
One of his funniest appearances was on Jack Benny's show, playing a supermarket clerk. Jack asks where some item is:
Frank: "Go to the aisle between G and I."
Jack: "G and I ? Why didn't you just say 'Go to H?'"
Frank: "You said it, not me!!!"
He also played the character Dickie Davis in the Season 3 episode "The Million Dollar Idea"
Lucy Changes Her Mind- season 2. She keeps moving everyone to different tables and the waiter (Frank Nelson) gets fed up and quits.
Hahaha that actually happened to me once, where a customer asked an incredibly stupid question. I was standing BEHIND the counter, with my co-worker, Grace, BOTH Grace and I are wearing our WORK UNIFORMS,,,, and the SIGN right above us stating the department we were posted at. This man comes up and asks, “Do you work here?” I looked at him and said, “No, I just thought it be fun to put on a uniform and come stand behind this counter, just for kicks.” The guy says, “oh.” And walks off. I was shaking my head in disbelief as Grace says, “I can’t believe you just did that! Lol” and I said, “The public’s stupidity never ceases to amaze me.....” lolz 😆 and at that moment I was thinking of Frank!!
Frank Nelson was soooo funny! Thanks!
Hey, I just noticed that the grandfather clock (11:28) is not set at noon/midnight for once!
Very nice observation! 💪👏💯
Loved him in all his ILL appearances. My favorite however is "Ricky and Fred are TV Fans" The dialogue between him, Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance is hilarious, absolutely priceless!
As an IRS agent I should take exception to the first answer in the husband and wife quiz show, but Desi’s facial reaction at 6:20 is priceless.
Haha
The Ben Benjamin talent scout episode is my favorite of all, and I loved this guy! 😂
Also, the Country Club Dance episode. Let’s face it, I loved them all!
Lucy changes her mind. Season 2
Lucy Changes Her Mind-Season 2 Episode 21.
"Youuuu said it was a baby...and youuuuu said it was A Piece of Cheese!" Saw that episode decades ago and never forgot that.
4:24 - 4:26 While Lucy is moving the curtain you can see the Ricardos' kitchen behind her. I put the speed on half speed to get a better glimpse . /:)
Oh wow! I never ever noticed that! Good eye for sure!
Thanks Rick ! I just watched a couple of your vids on the set designs and I figured that the Filmore show must be in the night club set with just a curtain hiding the band stand. So the Ricardos' kitchen would be to the left. You have me looking at all the background scenery now.
+Buzzy'sHelper Awesome! Yes, you are correct! The curtain covers the club
+Buzzy'sHelper Awesome catch!
Buzzy'sHelper really?
Welllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll! Was his tag line also... He was also in an early Bugs Bunny cartoon!
Frank Brandon Nelson (May 6, 1911 - September 12, 1986) was an American comedic actor best known for playing put-upon foils on radio and television, and especially for his "EEE-Yeeeeeeeeesssss?" catchphrase.
Did you catch the where Lucy cracked up when the watch fell apart? Time 10:26 on the time bar. a few sec.
He was a total nut. He'd have been such a cool neighbor. Nice job on the video Rick.
Awesome video!
Great work, Rick! Frank Nelson should be so honored with a video of his work! What a great idea! I was old enough to see him on "Sanford and Son". Do you know if Frank Nelson appeared on Lucy's other shows? I don't seem to recall.
+Mr. LA Tours I do not think he did appear on her other shows
I recall him being on The Lucy Show. He was a conductor on a train again.
Bravo, sir, bravo!
Great fun. To me, the formula at its purest was, first line: "e-Yeeessss??", and then second line "uh-Nooo," followed by something sarcastic that suggests he's been asked a really stupid question. Like the exchange at 2:25 .
Frank Nelson was BRILL!!
Frank Nelson was already well-known in the 40's on radio comedy shows.
Frank Nelson is the ultimate "I know that guy but I don't know his name."
I love that guy back in the 50's. It made him pretty famous. He was being polite in a very funny way.
Isn't the blonde in The Country Club Dance Barbara Eden?
Correct! You should check out my cameos videos because I cover many surprises people that were on I love Lucy that you may not have noticed before! :)
Oh, but yes, I just adore Barbara Eden…
Frank Nelson wasn't on the Simson's. since he died in 1986..... they just paid tribute to him by making a character that resembles him not sure who imitated his voice to do the "YESSSS" Catchphrase.
Frank Nelson was at his best on the Jack Benny show .
Did I enjoy this video? Yessssssss
is it just me or does he look like Gale Gordon
He's the "Wellllll" guy. LOL
I mean the "Yessss " guy. Jack Benny was the " Welll" guy.
Love this guest character his voice is great.
He tormented Jack Benny for decades, radio, B & W TV, colour TV.
I don't know the name or season but I do remember the scene. Lucy can't decide what she wants and where she wants to sit. It reminds me of my mother.
I'd like to watch Frank Nelson and Mel Blanc have a rap battle.
12:34 That is Barbra Eden from "I dream of Jeannie" fame.
+tron3entertainment Correct! I talk about her more in one of my cameos video
Oh, but yes, I just adore Barbara Eden
Frank nelson started with that character on the Jack Benny radio program in 1932
At 10:26 you can see Lucy is getting ready to laugh so hard 😆
Just saw that episode tonight. Lucy changes her mind.
That beautiful blond in the country club is Barbara Eden
Oh, but yes, I just adore Barbara Eden
If you noticed now the grandfather clock says 10:44 time 11:30 on the bar. I was wondering to if the time changed on the clock it does. I wondered why it 12:00 other times? hum.
Maybe Fred messed with the clock like he did in the passport office?
I love that guy!
Lucy changes her mind. Frank Nelson also said at the end of the credits
I LOVE LUCY IS A DESILU PRODUCTION.
That beautiful blonde that comes walking in at the night club is a young Barbara Eden. Most of us remember her from I Dream of Jeannie.
lucy changes her mind
Rick just wanted to say hi from one Lucy fan to another I live in ny where do you live
Hey! SoCal
OMG I Loved his sarcasm when he played those characters...he was such a dick in so many of those apperances! You Never Knew when he would pop up in a show... LOLOL....so awesome that he gets this attention...Well Done! One of a Kind !
RED POP , YES!!!!. His old Faygo, red pop commercial.
the beautifull Blonde in Country Club is Barbra Eden from I dream of Jeanie.
Lucy changes her mind
In season six the couch (love seat) that they buy with the Ramsey woman...gets secretly replaced in latter episodes with a larger couch
He was also in a Lucy Show episode from the first season.
In the episode he was also playing a train conductor.
+Kippy Boo yessss
Rick, I never saw the "Simpsons" episode he was in. If he died in '86, how was he in the Simpsons? That show started after he died. ??
He also appeared in season three episode "The Million Dollar Idea" but plays his role of Dickie Davis totally straight; no yessss? or any other comic gestures.
i first saw him on sanford and son
Thank you for honoring dear f
Love Frank Nelson
Rick, will you be doing such a video on Mary Jane Croft, who did as much on "I Love Lucy" as Frank Nelson?
+Mr. LA Tours Thats a definitely possibility. I have so many video ideas, I just need more days in the week to post
Not to mention, the extra actress Barbara Pepper.
That beautiful girl they all wanted to dance with was Barbara Eden.