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

May 30th 3:00a ET

Season 11, Episode 21

A pair of legends guest star tonight! Steve Martin and Betty White catch a wave in the movie spoof "Beach Blanket Boo-Boo!". Also: Carol plays a bag lady who causes trouble for an unassuming Tim. Originally aired 3/05/1978.

Jun 2nd 3:00a ET

Season 2, Episode 02

You get two Carols for the price of one when Carol Channing guests! Ms. Channing joins up with Ms. Burnett for the Q&A, but they're at odds in a sketch about a golddigger out for an old man's money.

Jun 3rd 3:00a ET

Season 2, Episode 03

Tonight's guests: Nanette Fabray and Trini Lopez! Sketches include Carol and Nanette as a pair of precocious five year olds, and another episode of everyone's favorite soap opera, "As The Stomach Turns." Originally aired 10/07/1968.

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