Abstract: An openable light bulb socket assembly arranged for enabling the removal of the base of a broken light bulb. The inventive socket assembly includes a socket member arranged for receiving the light bulb therein. The socket member is moveable between a retaining position for retaining the light bulb base therein and a releasing position to enable removal of the light bulb base therefrom. The assembly also includes a collar arranged for surrounding the socket member and holding the socket member in the retaining position. The collar is easily removable from the socket member to permit movement of the socket member from the retaining position to the releasing position to enable removal of the light bulb base therefrom. The assembly also includes a base portion arranged for engagement in mating relation with a conventional lamp socket.