The Carol Burnett Show: The Lost Episodes Season 5 Episode 21 Eydie Gorme and Vincent Price

The Carol Burnett Show season 5 episode 21 features the legendary singer Eydie Gorme and horror icon Vincent Price. The episode kicks off with the opening musical number, where Carol Burnett and the cast perform a medley of popular songs from the 1940s. In the first sketch, Carol plays a housewife who has an unusual talent for playing the drums. She shows off her skills to her unsuspecting husband (played by Harvey Korman) who is taken aback by her newfound musical gift.

Next up is the classic sketch "Went With The Wind," a parody of the film Gone With The Wind. Carol portrays the iconic Scarlett O'Hara, wearing a dress made from green curtains and complete with a toilet paper roll as a hat. Vicki Lawrence plays Mammy, and Lyle Waggoner appears as Rhett Butler. The sketch is full of puns and zany sight gags, and has become a fan-favorite of the show.

The episode then continues with a sketch titled "Reuben Kincaid," a parody of The Partridge Family. Carol plays the role of Shirley Partridge, and Harvey Korman appears as Reuben Kincaid, the band's irritable manager. In the sketch, the band members struggle to come up with a song for their next performance, and hilarity ensues as they try different styles and genres.

The musical guest of the evening, Eydie Gorme, takes the stage to perform "Fly Me To The Moon" and "The Look Of Love." Gorme's powerful vocals and stage presence captivate the audience, and her performance is met with thunderous applause.

The next sketch is a spoof of the popular game show, "What's My Line?" Carol plays the host, and the panel includes Vincent Price, Eydie Gorme, and the regular cast members. The contestants include a hula-hoop champion, a garbage collector, and a man who makes toothpicks for a living. The panel must guess the professions of the contestants through a series of clues, leading to some hilarious moments and unexpected twists.

The episode wraps up with a sketch titled "The Butler And The Maid," in which Carol and Vicki play two servants who must prepare for a high-class dinner party. Throughout the sketch, they bicker and argue, leading to more chaos than order. As the guests arrive at the party, the servants must try to keep up appearances, leading to even more mishaps and mayhem.

Overall, the 21st episode of season 5 of The Carol Burnett Show is a comedic tour de force, featuring a memorable blend of zany sketches, musical performances, and hilarious characters. With the added presence of Eydie Gorme and Vincent Price, the episode is a must-see for fans of classic comedy and variety shows.