"THE LONG LONG TRAILER" is going to be on TV!

[wheel interested]

Thanks Kani! I recorded the movie, first I have recorded!!!!! LOVE IT!

[overlander64]

Can't beat the movie -- my all-time favorite! I have it on BETA, VHS, LaserDisc, and DVD. Always have at least on copy in my coach. This is the movie that is always playing when I have my coach open during VAC or Forums open houses.

Kevin

[danalee]

Why does my husband keep calling me Lucy??

[overlander64]

Did I ever let myself in for some kidding on our caravan to the International Rally in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. We traveled through Minnesota where we stopped at numerous locations where geodes were offered for sale -- book ends, door stops, trivets, and just about any unique color or shape that you might like. Blue was a prevalent shade -- I was decorating a recently purchased home and seemed to purchase two or more geode objects at each stop. Ened up with the under-lounge drawers at the front of my Overlander filled with the bounty. By our last day in Minnesota, I was being accused of trying to recreate The Long, Long Trailer. When I continued this pattern as we traveled through South Dakota . . . . . . well . . . . . . .

I will be towing the Overlander to Madison with my '75 Cadillac Eldorado convertible this coming summer . . . . . . . this could become interesting very quickly. . . . . . .

Kevin

[Ganaraska]

Originally Posted by overlander64

Did I ever let myself in for some kidding on our caravan to the International Rally in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. We traveled through Minnesota where we stopped at numerous locations where geodes were offered for sale -- book ends, door stops, trivets, and just about any unique color or shape that you might like. Blue was a prevalent shade -- I was decorating a recently purchased home and seemed to purchase two or more geode objects at each stop. Ened up with the under-lounge drawers at the front of my Overlander filled with the bounty. By our last day in Minnesota, I was being accused of trying to recreate The Long, Long Trailer. When I continued this pattern as we traveled through South Dakota . . . . . . well . . . . . . .

I will be towing the Overlander to Madison with my '75 Cadillac Eldorado convertible this coming summer . . . . . . . this could become interesting very quickly. . . . . . .

Kevin

For those of you who sometimes buy too much stuff while traveling, or regretfully turn down things you want because you haven't got room... have you considered mailing stuff home?

Tacy could have packed up her preserves and rocks and shipped them on ahead.This could have saved the Colinis a lot of trouble but it would have spoiled the plot a little.

To me this would not have been a bad thing. My favorite scenes are where everything is going well, the sun is shining and Tacy and Nicky are singing duets or driving thru the breathtaking scenery of Yellowstone Park. I don't like to see them fight and get in trouble.

Incidentally Lucy did slip up once and call Ricky Ricky when she should have said Nicky. Did anyone else notice this?

[ROBERTSUNRUS]

Originally Posted by Ganaraska

Incidentally Lucy did slip up once and call Ricky Ricky when she should have said Nicky. Did anyone else notice this?

Hi, I don't remember that, [Ricky] but did you notice after climbing the mountains, The 1953 Mercury changed into a 1953 or 1954 Lincoln?

[FreshAir]

Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS

Hi, I don't remember that, [Ricky] but did you notice after climbing the mountains, The 1953 Mercury changed into a 1953 or 1954 Lincoln?

The '53 was a flathead V8. Ford began with OVH valve engines in 1954. Plus I don't think any of those early Ford engines would have towed that 40' New Moon trailer. I saw one of the New Moons back then and they were HUGE. They were park models but for the movies anything can be possible.
Neil

[ROBERTSUNRUS]

Originally Posted by FreshAir

The '53 was a flathead V8. Ford began with OVH valve engines in 1954. Plus I don't think any of those early Ford engines would have towed that 40' New Moon trailer. I saw one of the New Moons back then and they were HUGE. They were park models but for the movies anything can be possible.
Neil

Hi, Neil that would have been an awful big load 125 HP 255 Cu-In Merc Flathead. Ford actually had OHV in 1952 on the Ford inline six and the Lincoln V-8's 317 Cu-In and about 165 HP. 1954 for Ford V-8 as you mentioned. Still not big enough for that trailer. Not to mention Lucy's collections.

[azflycaster]

Did anyone else notice the Airstream at the RV show where they bought their "rig"?

[ROBERT CROSS]

DW caught it right away. That was the best segment of the film.

Slo moe'd thru it several times.

[N2XBW]

Originally Posted by N2XBW

The Long Long Trailer will be shown on TCM tonight [Sunday, Jan 11] at 10 PM.

Will be repeated Apr 23, 12:00AM

I'm glad everyone had such a good time with the movie. Now circle April 23!

-John

[Gator113]

Originally Posted by FreshAir

Yes, that movie has special meaning for me. As some of you know I 'imigrated' to California with my folks and brother in 1952. I was 14. We picked up Route 66 in Illinois and 'road' it all the way to Los Angeles towing a 26' Pan American trailer with our '48 Nash Ambassador. After a short stay in LA we headed to the SF Bay Area via HWY 1. Rte 66 and HWY 1 are filled with 'memories' (glad that I wasn't old enough to drive!). Anyway The Long Long Trailer movie came out a couple of years later. Dad and Mom herded my brother and I into the car (yes the old Nash was still running) and we all went to the movie theater as soon as the movie came to town. Although the 'adventures' of Lucy and Ricky did not mirror our adventure perfectly mom discovered that she could finally laugh at our sometimes scary journey. Yes, I do have a copy of the movie. When our son and daughter are in for visits I have shown it........but I don't think they share my excitement.
Neil.

OBTW; I guess we are today's "Lucy and Ricky' with our convertible and trailer rig as per some friendly comments.

That is all so very cool.