The Carol Burnett Show: The Lost Episodes Season 7 Episode 1 Jim Nabors
- September 15, 1973
- 22 min
Season seven of the Carol Burnett Show kicked off with an episode dedicated to the one and only Jim Nabors. Nabors, a regular guest star on the show, was beloved by audiences for his Southern charm and singing voice. This episode was no exception, as Nabors brought his signature humor and music to the stage.
The show began with a skit featuring Burnett and Vicki Lawrence as a pair of frenemies. The two women were trying to one-up each other with their fashion choices, culminating in a hilarious reveal at the end of the sketch. This was followed by a musical number featuring Nabors and Burnett, singing a duet of "I Can See Clearly Now."
Next up was a sketch featuring Harvey Korman and Tim Conway as a pair of bumbling airline pilots. The two men were tasked with flying Nabors' character to his final destination, but their incompetence led to chaos in the cockpit. The sketch was filled with hilarious physical comedy and one-liners, and was a highlight of the episode.
After a commercial break, Nabors took the stage for his first musical performance of the night. He sang "You Are the Sunshine of My Life," bringing his trademark baritone voice to the upbeat tune. The audience was clearly thrilled to see Nabors performing, and he looked right at home on the Carol Burnett Show stage.
The next skit starred Lawrence as a young woman visiting a psychiatrist played by Burnett. The two women bantered back and forth as Lawrence's character revealed her strange dreams and worries about her love life. The sketch had a surprise twist at the end, which left the audience laughing and applauding.
Another musical performance from Nabors followed, this time with him singing "It Takes a Little Rain (To Make Love Grow)." The ballad showcased Nabors' range as a singer, and his emotional delivery left the audience moved.
After another break, Korman and Conway took to the stage for a sketch about two men trying to repair a broken washing machine. Their ineptitude led to a chaotic scene, complete with suds flying everywhere and Conway getting soaked. The sketch was a masterclass in physical comedy, and had the audience in stitches.
Nabors returned for his final musical performance of the night, singing "Danny Boy." The haunting tune was a perfect showcase for Nabors' voice, and the audience listened in rapt attention.
The show wrapped up with a skit featuring all of the night's performers, as well as a surprise guest star. The sketch was a spoof of a popular TV show, and had the audience laughing and cheering as the performers traded jokes and one-liners.
Overall, the first episode of season seven of the Carol Burnett Show was a classic example of the show's blend of sketch comedy and musical performances. Jim Nabors was a fitting guest star, and his presence added an extra layer of warmth and humor to the proceedings. Fans of the show will not want to miss this episode.