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In honor of Carol Burnett’s 90th birthday, some of her memorable variety show comedy sketches
Some of my favorite childhood memories were the times I managed to stay up late enough on a Saturday night to watch The Carol Burnett Show.
Loved the Family sketches with Eunice and Mama and the all the great movie parodies
I’ve posted a handful here in honor of comedy legend Carol Burnett’s 89th birthday which is today.
Had not seen The Butler and the Maid before and think it’s a hoot – especially when Harvey Korman’s butler (Tim Conway) burps him. Enjoy!
Miss Burnett has accomplished so much in her career including triumphs on Broadway (Once Upon a Mattress, Moon Over Buffalo, Putting It Together) in feature films (Annie, The Front Page, Pete & Tillie)), TV movies (Friendly Fire, The Tenth Month, Between Friends) and became a star on The Garry Moore Show.
But it is her delicious variety series that we most cherish.
Comments
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Victor says:
Greg,
I am a little older than you.
I grew up in the era when variety shows were a staple on television. I watched them all-Cher-Donny and Marie-Barbra Mandrel-Filp Wilson-Mac Davis-Captin and Tennile, Tony Orlando…
Carol was one of the staples. Such a range of talent. Happy Birthday to her.
I would safely say that replicating variety shows today would be cost-prohibitive. It’s now all about making a quick buck and then some. The powers to be don’t let the show grow an audience and be successful. If ones do not have a hit out of the gate or reach a certain demographic the show is toast. Just remember that many of our hit shows of yesteryear were not hits right of the gate.
Best,
Victor