In September 1952, arguably the most iconic scene of the classic show “I Love Lucy” aired.
Even today, most people are familiar with it: the hilarious episode featuring Lucy (Lucille Ball) and Ethel (Vivian Vance) biting off more than they can chew when they get a job at a candy factory – pun intended. The two end up fighting a losing battle against a conveyor belt of chocolates. As the belt continues to glide by quicker and quicker, Lucy and Ethel find themselves panicking to keep up, shoving chocolate into their mouths, their hats and down their shirts – all the while being judged by the world’s meanest boss, who shouts at the operator, “speed it up!”