The Best Of The Carol Burnett Show Season 3 Episode 1 Volume 3: Episode 1
- TV-G
- March 4, 1968
- 51 min
In Volume 3: Episode 1 of The Best Of The Carol Burnett Show, viewers are treated to a delightful combination of sketches, musical performances, and guest appearances that highlight the best moments from the show's third season.
The episode opens with Carol Burnett singing and dancing to a lively rendition of "The Trolley Song," immediately setting the tone for a fun and entertaining hour of television. From there, the show launches into a wide variety of sketches, each with its own unique comedic angle and cast of characters.
One particularly memorable sketch from this episode is "The Family," a recurring bit featuring Burnett and her co-stars Vicki Lawrence, Harvey Korman, and Tim Conway as members of a bickering, dysfunctional family. In this installment, the family is visited by a television producer who wants to make a reality show about their day-to-day lives, leading to some hilarious hijinks as the family members try to put their best (and most exaggerated) foot forward for the cameras.
Another standout sketch is "Kitchen Commercials," in which the cast members take turns parodying over-the-top television ads for various kitchen gadgets. From a "turkey twister" that promises to cook your Thanksgiving turkey in a flash to a "salad shooter" that seems to be more trouble than it's worth, the exaggerated infomercial-style commercials are sure to have viewers laughing out loud.
But it's not all laughs and gags in this episode of The Best Of The Carol Burnett Show. There are also several touching musical performances, including a beautiful rendition of "In My Life" sung by Burnett and Lawrence, and a powerful rendition of "His Eye is on the Sparrow" by special guest Mahalia Jackson.
Other memorable moments from this episode include a spoof of classic Western films called "The Wild, Wild West," as well as a hilarious sketch in which Burnett and Korman play a couple trying to find their way through a gigantic maze. As always, the cast's impeccable comedic timing and chemistry are on full display, making for an episode that's sure to leave viewers grinning from ear to ear.
Overall, Volume 3: Episode 1 of The Best Of The Carol Burnett Show is a fantastic showcase of the show's third season, offering up a wide variety of comedic sketches, heartwarming musical performances, and guest appearances that are sure to delight viewers of all ages. Whether you're a longtime fan of the show or simply looking for some classic, feel-good entertainment, this episode is definitely worth a watch.