The Carol Burnett Show: The Lost Episodes Season 2 Episode 29 Family Show

  • April 28, 1969
  • 22 min

The Carol Burnett Show season 2 episode 29 is titled "Family Show" and features a collection of skits and performances centered around the theme of family.

Opening the show, Carol Burnett performs a solo musical number titled "Worry." She sings about all of the things that cause her stress and anxiety, from politics to her weight, and by the end of the song decides that she's going to stop worrying and start living her life.

The first skit of the night is called "The Family." It features Carol Burnett as matriarch Mama, Harvey Korman as her husband, and Vicki Lawrence and Lyle Waggoner as their bickering adult children. The four of them sit around the dinner table and snipe at each other, making fun of each other's hairstyles, clothes, and career choices. Mama tries to keep the peace, but ultimately loses her temper and throws a glass of water in her son's face.

Next up is a parody of the popular game show "Password," called "Family Password." In this version, two teams of family members compete to guess a secret word based on one-word clues given by their teammates. The twist is that the clues are often unintentionally revealing ("something Dad's always losing," for example) and the contestants are more interested in teasing each other than winning the game.

Another skit called "The Parent Game" features Carol Burnett and Lyle Waggoner as the titular parents, hosting a game show for the kids. The game features questions about their family history and inside jokes, but just when it seems like it's all in good fun, the parents reveal that they're not quite ready to let their kids grow up and leave the nest.

One musical number in the episode features a young Kristy McNichol, who performs a song called "I Love My Family." McNichol sings about all of the things her family does together, from playing games to going on vacations, and how much she loves spending time with them.

The final skit of the night is called "The Family Dinner," which once again features the dysfunctional family from the earlier sketch. This time, the family has invited a guest over for dinner, played by guest star Tim Conway. As the family bickers and argues, Conway's character becomes increasingly uncomfortable and tries to make a quick exit. But just when it seems like he's finally managed to get away, the family decides to make him an honorary member and includes him in all of their crazy inside jokes.

Overall, season 2 episode 29 of The Carol Burnett Show is a charming and nostalgic look at the ups and downs of family life. The skits are full of witty one-liners and relatable scenarios, and the musical performances add a touch of heart to the proceedings. Fans of classic comedy and anyone who has ever had a difficult family dinner will surely find something to enjoy in this episode.

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  • First Aired
    April 28, 1969
  • Runtime
    22 min
  • Language
    English