The Carol Burnett Show Season 2 Episode 17 with Vince Edwards, Chita Rivera
- February 3, 1969
Set in the 1970s, The Carol Burnett Show is a sketch comedy show featuring a talented cast and weekly celebrity guests. Season 2, episode 17 welcomes Vince Edwards and Chita Rivera as special guests.
The episode opens with a musical number featuring Burnett and the cast singing and dancing to a catchy tune. As the number ends, Burnett welcomes the audience and introduces Vince Edwards, best known for his role in the classic TV series Ben Casey, and the talented Chita Rivera, a Tony-nominated actress and dancer.
The first sketch features Burnett as a woman trying to convince her husband, played by guest star Edwards, to take dancing lessons with her. The sketch is filled with laughs as Edwards struggles to keep up with the intricate dance steps and Burnett's comical attempts to teach him. The audience is thoroughly entertained by the comedic timing and chemistry between the two actors.
In the next sketch, Burnett and Rivera play two rival showgirls who are competing for the same role in a Broadway musical. The sketch is set in a dressing room and is filled with witty one-liners and hilarious physical comedy. There's even a surprise cameo from a well-known Broadway performer that adds to the excitement of the sketch.
The show then takes a break from the sketches to feature a beautiful ballet number performed by Rivera and a group of talented dancers. The audience is captivated by the graceful movements and skillful choreography of the dancers.
The next sketch features Burnett as a spy trying to retrieve a secret document from a foreign embassy. She is partnered with Edwards, who plays her charming and debonair sidekick. The sketch is filled with suspense, action, and comedy, as the two spies sneak around the embassy trying to avoid being caught.
The final sketch of the night features Burnett as a housewife who is trying to impress her husband's boss, played by Edwards, by cooking him a gourmet meal. The sketch is filled with hilarious mishaps and miscommunications, as Burnett's attempts at cooking go awry. The audience is left in stitches as the sketch ends with a hilarious punchline.
As the show comes to a close, Burnett and the cast say their final goodbyes and thank the audience for watching. The episode is a perfect example of the talent and creativity that made The Carol Burnett Show one of the most beloved and iconic television shows of its time.
