As a boy growing up, there were many things I hoped for, especially around Christmas. I Love Lucy was a favorite TV program at the time. Following the family of Lucy, Desi, and children was an exciting hobby for us fans. When “Little Ricky” got a pony, we all wanted ponies. When he drove down his driveway in a fancy go-cart, we all hoped for a go-cart. The income of our family and that of my friend’s families made that desire a rather farfetched dream. But, still we hoped.