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Happy Anniversary and Goodbye

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Happy Anniversary and Goodbye
GenreComedy
Written byArthur Julian
Arnie Rosen
Directed byJack Donohue
StarringLucille Ball
Art Carney
Nanette Fabray
Peter Marshall
Don Porter
Music byNelson Riddle
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerLucille Ball
ProducerGary Morton
Production locationsParamount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
Las Vegas
CinematographyMaury Gertsman
EditorJohn M. Foley
Running time60 minutes
Production companyDesilu Productions
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseNovember 19, 1974 (1974-11-19)[1]

Happy Anniversary and Goodbye is a 1974 American television film directed by Jack Donohue and starring Lucille Ball and Art Carney as Norma and Malcolm Michaels.

Plot

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Norma and Malcolm Michaels are a middle-aged married couple who are in the midst of a midlife crisis. Both decide to separate and begin their lives anew, away from each other. However, problems ensue once they discover that they are no longer as young as they used to be. In the end, they realize that they still love each other.[2]

Cast

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Reception

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Critical response

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The special was the fourth highest rated program for the week, and it won its time slot with a rating of 27.9 and 42% share of the viewing audience.

References

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  1. ^ Terrace, Vincent (July 12, 2013). Television Specials: 5,336 Entertainment Programs, 1936–2012. McFarland. p. 179. ISBN 978-1476612409. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
  2. ^ Karol, Michael (January 4, 2004). Lucy A to Z: The Lucille Ball Encyclopedia. iUniverse. p. 362. ISBN 0595752136. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
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