Bob strikes out against a friend's fear of falling, but succumbs to the same phobia himself when he is subjected to a harrowing experience in an elevator.
Carol salutes MGM with the help of guest stars Chita Rivera and Bob Newhart; spoofs of classic movies abound, including Ninotchka, Blackboard Jungle, Gone With The Wind, and more.
When Ricky tells Lucy to quit gossiping, she acts out -- rather than tells -- some gossip to Ethel about Betty and her husband, Jack. The boys bet the girls to see who can prevent themselves from gossiping the longest.
Ricky and Fred can't believe how pampered their wives are. They think women have it easy in their day and age, and that Lucy and Ethel couldn't survive living at the turn of the century like their grandmothers.
Joy and Bob continue their adventure to pick up a baby in Las Vegas; Victoria and Johnny Revere reflect on their past; Elka helps Bob's dad find the perfect woman; Melanie works on her wedding toast.