The Best Of The Carol Burnett Show Season 3 Episode 13 Volume 3: Episode 13
- TV-G
- March 29, 1978
- 98 min
The Best Of The Carol Burnett Show season 3 episode 13, titled Volume 3: Episode 13, features a collection of classic sketches and musical performances from the beloved variety show. Hosted by comedy legend Carol Burnett, the show includes segments that showcase her trademark wit and charm, as well as antics from her talented cast of regulars, including Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, and Tim Conway.
One memorable sketch from the episode is "The Family" in which Carol plays the matriarch of a dysfunctional family, with Harvey as her long-suffering husband, Tim as their bumbling son, and Vicki as their snarky daughter. The sketch pokes fun at the absurdities of family life, with hilarious results.
Another classic segment is "Went With The Wind," a movie parody in which Carol spoofs the famous "Gone With The Wind" scene in which Scarlett O'Hara fashions a dress out of curtains. In the sketch, Carol wears a green gown made entirely out of drapes, complete with curtain rod accessories, and delivers a hilarious send-up of the iconic scene.
Music also features prominently in the episode, with performances from top-notch guests such as Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormé. The musical numbers showcase Carol's versatility as a performer, as she sings, dances, and charms her way through each song.
Other sketches in the episode include a spoof of "The Sting" called "The Stranger," in which Harvey and Tim try to scam Carol out of her money, and a hilarious bit in which Vicki plays a country singer who can't hit a high note.
Throughout the episode, Carol's trademark warmth and comedic timing are on full display, as she leads the audience on a journey through some of the best moments from the show's storied history. With each sketch and musical number, viewers are reminded why The Carol Burnett Show remains an enduring classic and a beloved part of television history.