The Carol Burnett Show Season 2 Episode 19 with Soupy Sales, Barbara McNair
- February 24, 1969
The Carol Burnett Show season 2 episode 19 welcomes special guests Soupy Sales and Barbara McNair for an evening full of laughs, music and sketches. The show opens with Carol Burnett as her iconic character, Charwoman, joking around with the audience and introducing the night's guests.
In the first sketch, Soupy Sales portrays a clumsy waiter who can't seem to keep his balance or his tray of food intact. He fumbles his way around the restaurant, causing chaos and hilarity to ensue. Barbara McNair joins Carol for a musical interlude, singing a soulful rendition of "What's New, Pussycat?" while swaying to the beat.
Next up is a sketch that sees Soupy Sales as a hapless newlywed who is eager to impress his wife's boss (played by Tim Conway). As he tries to prepare a gourmet meal for the important visitor, things go awry in every possible way, leaving the audience in stitches.
Carol and Barbara McNair return to the stage for a duet of "You're Just in Love," a charming song about falling head over heels. Then, Soupy Sales comes back for a classic sketch in which he interacts with an invisible dog named White Fang. The absurdity of the situation is emphasized by the fact that Soupy can see and hear White Fang, but nobody else can.
The show continues with a variety of skits and musical performances, including a comedic play on "The Tortoise and the Hare" in which Tim Conway plays an overly confident hare and Harvey Korman plays a plodding tortoise. The episode wraps up with a musical finale featuring Carol, Barbara, and Soupy performing "Put on a Happy Face" from the musical Bye Bye Birdie.
Overall, season 2 episode 19 of The Carol Burnett Show is an entertaining mix of physical comedy, witty banter, and upbeat music. The chemistry between the cast members and the energy of the live audience make for a fun viewing experience that will leave viewers smiling and laughing long after the show ends.
