The Carol Burnett Show: The Lost Episodes Season 8 Episode 14 Vincent Price and Joan Rivers

Vincent Price and Joan Rivers join Carol Burnett and her cast of regulars for an hour of entertainment and laughter in The Carol Burnett Show season 8 episode 14. Viewers are in for a treat as these two iconic celebrities bring their unique brands of humor and charm to the stage.

The episode begins with a classic Burnett skit, "The Family." In this skit, Carol plays Eunice, a housewife who is constantly at odds with her overbearing mother (played by Vicki Lawrence). In this particular episode, Eunice's husband Ed (played by Harvey Korman) is trying to renovate their home, but he's having trouble dealing with the overbearing mother-in-law. Price and Rivers make their entrance midway through the skit, playing a wealthy couple who are interested in buying the house. Their eccentricities and quirky personalities add a hilarious twist to the skit, leading to uproarious laughter from the studio audience.

Next up is a musical number featuring Burnett and Rivers singing a duet of "You Gotta Have Heart" from the Broadway musical Damn Yankees. The two ladies have great chemistry together, and their voices blend beautifully in this classic song. Price then takes the stage to recite some spooky poetry (what else would you expect from him!) which to the audience's delight ends up being a parody of "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe.

The show continues with skits centered around unconventional beauty pageants. A "Mrs. Surplus" competition pokes fun at the consumer-driven culture of the 1970s, with the contestants showing off their best bargain-hunting skills. Burnett shines in this skit, playing the flamboyant pageant hostess, Miss Hannigan. Rivers adds her signature brand of wit and humor as one of the contestants, and Price makes a noteworthy appearance as one of the judges - a stuffy, overly-serious man who becomes increasingly perplexed by the antics of the other judges.

Another skit showcases a "Mrs. Outstanding" competition, in which the contestants are middle-aged housewives who think they have a special talent to showcase. This skit allows the regular cast members to shine, with Lawrence playing one of the contestants who tries to wow the judges with her interpretive dance. Korman plays the over-the-top pageant host, and Burnett plays the snarky announcer who adds humorous commentary throughout the competition.

The episode wraps up with a delightful finale featuring all of the guests and regulars. Carol and Joan sing a hilarious duet, "The Night Chicago Died" by Paper Lace. Price, in his iconic deep voice, recites some of his favorite jokes about Hollywood. The regular cast members join in for a rousing rendition of "Put On A Happy Face" from the musical Bye Bye Birdie.

Overall, The Carol Burnett Show season 8 episode 14 is a delightful hour of entertainment that showcases the talents of some of the most iconic names in comedy. The skits are clever, the jokes are hilarious, and the musical numbers are delightful. It's no wonder that this show has become a classic, beloved by generations of viewers.