The Carol Burnett Show: The Lost Episodes Season 4 Episode 14 Steve Lawrence, Durward Kirby, and Julie Bond
- December 14, 1970
- 22 min
The Carol Burnett Show season 4 episode 14 features special guests Steve Lawrence, Durward Kirby, and Julie Bond. The episode opens with a musical number performed by Carol and the cast, followed by a sketch about a bumper sticker factory where Nancy Kulp portrays a new employee who struggles to come up with catchy slogans.
Next up is an installment of "As the Stomach Turns," a recurring soap opera parody featuring Carol, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway, and Steve Lawrence. This particular episode centers around a love triangle between Carol's character, Wanda Widdle, and her two suitors played by Steve Lawrence and Conway.
In the following sketch, Carol plays a waitress at a diner frequented by Durward Kirby's character, who is annoyingly obsessed with cleanliness. The sketch features physical comedy and a surprise ending.
Another highlight of the episode is an interview segment with Julie Bond, who at the time was the youngest Playboy Bunny. Bond discusses her experiences working at the Playboy Club and addresses criticisms of the bunny costume and the club's image.
The musical numbers throughout the episode include a medley of songs from the 1930s and performances by Steve Lawrence and Carol. The episode also features a parody commercial for a "Stella Toddler Bikini" and a sketch about a new Olympic sport called "synchronized broom sweeping."
Overall, The Carol Burnett Show season 4 episode 14 delivers a blend of comedy, music, and interviews with a talented roster of guests.