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Monday Muse: Tori Spelling Spills That Dad Aaron’s First Hollywood Gig Was “I Love Lucy.”

Tori Spelling reveals her dad Aaron’s first Hollywood gig was a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo on I Love Lucy’s “Tennessee Bound,” aired January 26, 1955.

Today’s Monday Muse edition is brought to us by none other than Tori Spelling, spilling that legendary dad Aaron Spelling’s first Hollywood gig was I Love Lucy.

This lil’ gem dropped during her sit-down on comedian/actor Jamie Kennedy’s pod, Hate To Break It To Ya.

The episode in question? Season 4’s “Tennessee Bound.”

 I Love Lucy’s “Tennessee Bound” episode. Lucy Crying in Jail.

Aired on January 26, 1955, this classic slice of TV history remains one of the most beloved episodes from the pioneering sitcom. Aaron Spelling appeared as a gas station attendant—blink and you’ll miss it, but it’s there in all his lanky cuteness.

Spelling, who’d go on to become one of the most prolific producers in television history (Dynasty, 90210, Charmed, Melrose Place—you name it), got his first taste of Hollywood magic right here.

Aaron Spelling’s cameo in I Love Lucy’s “Tennessee Bound” episode

Press play on all thee memorable moment in today’s Monday Muse edition!

Quick Fact Box

  • Release date: January 26, 1955
  • Format: TV episode (Season 4, Episode 13)
  • Cameo: Aaron Spelling as gas station attendant
  • Source: Jamie Kennedy’s podcast Hate To Break It To Ya

How did we miss him after seeing this episode a million times? Drop your favorite Lucy blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment below—we’re clearly overdue for a rewatch.

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