The Carol Burnett Show: The Lost Episodes Season 2 Episode 18 Chita Rivera and Vince Edwards
- February 3, 1969
- 22 min
The Carol Burnett Show season 2 episode 18 features two guest stars, Chita Rivera and Vince Edwards. The episode is a variety show that includes skits, songs, and comedy sketches. The opening scene features Carol Burnett singing and dancing with the ensemble cast in a colorful production number.
The first skit, titled "The Family," features Carol Burnett as the mom of a dysfunctional family. She struggles to keep the house together while dealing with her husband and children's antics. Chita Rivera makes her first appearance in this skit as the family's quirky neighbor who disrupts their dinner.
The next segment is a musical number from Chita Rivera, who performs "All That Jazz" from the hit musical, Chicago. The audience is captivated by her energy and sultry voice as she sings and dances in a black and red sequin dress.
The following sketch, titled "The Butler and the Maid," features Carol Burnett and Harvey Korman as an affluent couple who are visited by their newly-hired butler, played by Vince Edwards. The butler turns out to be a former criminal who has come to rob the couple, but his plans are thwarted by their maid, played by Vicki Lawrence.
In the next scene, Chita Rivera returns to the stage to perform a medley of songs from West Side Story, including "America" and "A Boy Like That/I Have a Love." Her performance is both powerful and emotional, leaving the audience in awe of her talent.
The final skit, titled "The Actors," features Carol Burnett and Tim Conway as two actors who are rehearsing for a play. The rehearsal turns into chaos as the two actors struggle to remember their lines and cues. Chita Rivera makes her final appearance in this skit as another actress who tries to steal the limelight.
The show ends with a big musical number featuring Carol Burnett and the entire cast, singing and dancing to "That's Entertainment" from the MGM musical of the same name. The audience is left with a feeling of joy and amusement as they are entertained by the talented performers on stage.
Overall, The Carol Burnett Show season 2 episode 18 is a fun and entertaining variety show with great performances by Chita Rivera and Vince Edwards. The audience is sure to enjoy the mix of comedy, music, and dance that this episode has to offer.