The Carol Burnett Show Season 3 Episode 1 with Jim Nabors
- September 22, 1969
The Carol Burnett Show was a variety show that aired in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It featured sketches, musical performances, and guest appearances from famous actors and musicians. Season 3, episode 1 is titled "Jim Nabors."
Jim Nabors was a popular singer and actor at the time, known for his baritone voice and his role as Gomer Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show. He appeared as a guest on The Carol Burnett Show several times throughout its run.
In this episode, Jim Nabors joins Carol Burnett and her cast of regulars for a series of sketches and musical performances. The show opens with a sketch called "The Family," in which Carol plays the matriarch of a dysfunctional family who can't seem to get along. Jim Nabors appears as the family's neighbor, a kindly man who tries to help them work out their differences.
Next up is a musical number featuring Jim Nabors, accompanied by the show's orchestra. He sings a medley of songs, including "Try to Remember" and "I Got Plenty of Nothin'." His baritone voice is as smooth and powerful as ever, and the audience cheers him on as he hits all the high notes.
The show also includes a parody of the popular game show "What's My Line?" called "What's My Part?" In this sketch, Carol and her co-stars play a panel of celebrity judges who have to guess the identity of a mystery guest based on his or her obscure job title. Jim Nabors appears as the mystery guest, playing a man whose job is to count the number of building blocks in a bucket of sand.
Other highlights of the episode include a sketch called "The Old Folks," in which Carol and Jim play an elderly couple reminiscing about their youth, and a spoof of the classic movie Gone with the Wind, titled "Went with the Wind." In this sketch, Carol plays Scarlett O'Hara and Jim plays Rhett Butler, but with a twist: Rhett is a beatnik who speaks in rhyme.
Throughout the show, Carol and Jim play off each other with ease, their chemistry evident in every moment they share on screen. Whether they're singing a duet or trading one-liners in a sketch, they seem to have a natural rapport that's both entertaining and heartwarming.
The Carol Burnett Show was a beloved classic of its time, and this episode featuring Jim Nabors is a prime example of its charm and humor. Whether you're a fan of classic TV, comedy, or just good old-fashioned entertainment, this episode is sure to delight.
