The Carol Burnett Show: The Lost Episodes Season 6 Episode 11 Vincent Price

In this episode of The Carol Burnett Show, which originally aired on November 29th, 1972, the legendary horror actor Vincent Price joins the cast for a night of laughter and spooky fun. Price, who was known for his iconic roles in horror films such as House of Wax and The Tingler, proves he has a great sense of humor as he participates in a variety of sketches and musical numbers.

The episode begins with Carol Burnett and the cast performing a musical number entitled "This Is Your Life, Vincent Price." In this parody of the classic television show, various cast members play characters from Price's movies and life, including Dr. Phibes and Edgar Allan Poe. Price himself joins in on the fun, hamming it up for the audience. This opening number sets the tone for a fun and lighthearted show that celebrates the spooky season.

Next up is a sketch entitled "The Magic Act," which features Burnett and Harvey Korman as a pair of bumbling magicians attempting to pull off a trick with Price as their volunteer. The sketch is full of slapstick and physical comedy, as the magic trick goes awry in increasingly absurd ways. Price proves himself to be a good sport as he gamely participates in the sketch, even when things get a little messy.

Then, Burnett and company perform a parody of The Merv Griffin Show, entitled "The Merv Grindmore Show." This sketch features Price as a guest, promoting his latest book (which happens to be an encyclopedia of horror films). The sketch is full of silly jokes and impressions, with cast member Tim Conway stealing the show with his impression of Richard Nixon.

Another highlight of the episode is a recurring sketch entitled "The Family," in which Burnett plays Eunice, a put-upon housewife dealing with her overbearing mother (played by Vicki Lawrence). In this installment, Price plays a visiting professor who gets drawn into the family's dysfunctional dynamic. The sketch is full of quippy one-liners and physical comedy, with Price fitting in seamlessly with the rest of the cast.

The episode also features a musical number called "Spectrum," which features the cast members dressed in various colorful costumes and singing a number of different songs, from country to disco. Price even dons a disco outfit and gets into the groove, proving that he's not above a little silliness.

Finally, the episode ends with a sketch entitled "Gone With the Breeze," a parody of the classic film Gone With the Wind. Price plays Rhett Butler to Burnett's Scarlett O'Hara, with the rest of the cast playing various characters from the film. The sketch is full of melodrama and over-the-top performances, making for a fitting end to a fun-filled episode.

Overall, this episode of The Carol Burnett Show is a delightful celebration of the Halloween season, with Vincent Price proving himself to be a great sport and a talented comedian. From silly sketches to musical numbers, the episode is full of laughs and good-natured fun. Fans of classic comedy and horror alike will find much to enjoy in this episode.