The Ricardos' half of the winning Bonus Buck goes to the laundry in the pocket of Ricky's pajamas, and everyone agrees that any costs of getting it back will be paid out of the $300 prize money. Unfortunately, those costs come to $299, leaving only $1. Lucy enters the newspaper office where the prize was awarded, her clothing and hair stiff from falling into the starch vat at the laundry company. In a close-up, we see Lucy holding the remaining $1 bill, but then in the next long shot, she is empty-handed until Fred hands her the bill.
Rickey says he has to pay a $50 fine because the cab driver got a speeding ticket. At no point in time have passengers in New York City cabs ever been held responsible for paying if their driver got a ticket.