The Carol Burnett Show: The Lost Episodes Season 7 Episode 17 The Carol Burnett Show: Tim Conway and Steve Lawrence
- February 2, 1974
- 22 min
The Carol Burnett Show: The Lost Episodes season 7 episode 17 titled "The Carol Burnett Show: Tim Conway and Steve Lawrence" features two beloved guests joining Carol Burnett in her iconic variety show. Steve Lawrence, the famed singer and actor, takes on hosting duties as the show begins with a medley of classic songs from the 1940s and 50s, accompanied by the show's orchestra. Carol Burnett then takes center stage for a hilarious sketch where she plays a woman who has accidentally left her dress at home and must find a makeshift replacement before attending an important event.
Tim Conway, the Emmy award-winning actor and comedian, also appears in the episode, bringing his signature brand of quick wit and physical comedy to the stage. In one memorable sketch, he plays a hapless dentist whose patient, played by Carol Burnett, seems to be causing more trouble than he expected. In another sketch, Conway and Burnett play a husband and wife duo on a game show where the questions become increasingly absurd and the answers even more so.
Throughout the episode, Steve Lawrence showcases his impressive vocal range with several solo performances, including a touching rendition of "As Time Goes By" and a spirited version of "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter." Carol Burnett also gets to flex her musical muscles, joining Lawrence for a duet of "Shine On, Harvest Moon" and a comedic performance of "The Inch Worm."
Besides the show's regular cast of actors, including Vicki Lawrence and Harvey Korman, this episode also includes several guest appearances, including a young Michael Landon, best known for his role in Bonanza and Little House on the Prairie. Landon joins the show for a sketch that pokes fun at melodramatic soap operas, playing a doctor who is revealed to have a surprising secret.
Overall, "The Carol Burnett Show: Tim Conway and Steve Lawrence" is a delightful episode filled with music, comedy, and plenty of surprises. With its talented and charismatic guests, expertly crafted sketches, and infectious energy, it serves as a shining example of why The Carol Burnett Show remains one of the most beloved and iconic television shows of all time.