This is Let's Talk to Lucy starring Lucille Ball.

A very warm welcome to you all.

I'm Gary Morton, and now let's talk to Lucy.

Hi, this is Lucy.

And my guest today is actor Lorne Green,

whose portrayal of Ben Cartwright in Bonanza

has brought him fame around the world and gratitude

from millions of American viewers, including myself, for restoring the American father to his

rightful position of dignity and respect. Thank you for that, Lorne Green, and thank you for coming by

today for a visit. Well, thank you, Lucy, for those wonderful words, and thank you for having me.

Well, that's as formal as I'm going to get.

From now on, I'm going to find out what Lorne Green is really like.

Can I take off my shoes, too?

Yes, please do.

First of all, I had no idea you were so handsome.

Oh, Lucy.

Well, now it's true. I have only seen you on the screen and

sort of from a distance and, you know, you're quite a man, Lauren. And there are lots and lots of things

about your life that I would like to delve into. Can we kind of start back a little bit because I'm

interested and I think my listeners will be. Where are you from now? Canada? Mm-hmm.

What part of Canada?

I was born in what the city, which is known as the capital of Canada, Ottawa.

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