The Carol Burnett Show

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The variety show that made Carol Burnett and her comedy troupe household names, The Carol Burnett Show stars Burnett alongside comedians Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner and Tim Conway. The show is famous for its memorable sketch comedy, often consisting of movie parodies, such as "Went with the Wind," an upside-down take on Gone with the Wind, and original situational comedy, such as recurring sketches "The Family," which was spun off as television series Mama's Family, and "Kitchen Commercials."

Next Airings

Aug 26th 3:00a ET

Season 2, Episode 12

A pair of grand opera voices, in the form of Eileen Farrell and Marilyn Horne, join Carol tonight in an episode that features Harvey leading a "Fireside Chat" with the First Family. Originally aired 12/16/1968.

Aug 27th 3:00a ET

Season 2, Episode 13

Nancy Wilson and Mickey Rooney guest star in this episode, which features a meeting between incoming and outgoing First Ladies, an awkward audition, and the movie spoof "Kids Town." Originally aired 12/30/1968.

Aug 28th 3:00a ET

Season 2, Episode 14

Tim Conway is Carol's guest for a sketch where a betrothed couple elect to paint their future home--with messy results. And in "Carol & Sis", a nervous Carol waits up for Chris to return from a date.

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