The Carol Burnett Show
1967 · 11 seasons · 279 episodes · Comedy, Family
The Carol Burnett Show is an American variety/sketch comedy television show starring Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner, and Tim Conway. It originally ran on CBS from September 11, 1967, to March 29, 1978, for 278 episodes and originated from CBS Television City's Studio 33. The series won 25 prime time Emmy Awards, was ranked No. 16 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time in 2002 and in 2007 was listed as one of Time magazine's "100 Best TV Shows of All Time."
Why it's worth watching
The Carol Burnett Show is a classic American variety/sketch comedy that offers a wealth of hilarious and heartwarming performances, making it a delightful viewing experience for all ages.
What it praises
The show holds up virtues such as humor, creativity, and the joy of entertainment through its comedic sketches and audience interactions.
For discernment
This is genuinely skilled ensemble sketch comedy — Burnett, Korman, Conway and Lawrence working live, with physical timing and character work that reward attention and stay remarkably clean. The one thing a careful viewer should note is that some sketches lean on mild double-entendre and sex jokes (usually a leggy or low-cut costume or a suggestive line played for a wink), the kind of innuendo easy to laugh past without registering. There is no profanity, no real crudeness, and faith is treated without mockery. Weighed honestly, the innuendo is occasional and tame rather than the show's spine; the craft, warmth, and the famous affection between the cast are the substance, and this is about as edifying as broadcast comedy of its era gets.
- SexualitySome sketches include mild sexual double-entendre and suggestive costuming played for a laugh, easy to absorb without noticing.
Cast
Carol Burnett
Various Characters
Vicki Lawrence
Various Characters
Harvey Korman
Various Characters
Lyle Waggoner
Various Characters
Tim Conway
Self
Steve Lawrence
Self
Ken Berry
Self
Nanette Fabray
Self
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