The Carol Burnett Show Season 4 Episode 16 with Art Carney, Pat Carroll
- January 4, 1971
The Carol Burnett Show season 4 episode 16 titled "Art Carney, Pat Carroll" features a hilarious showcase of sketches and musical performances. The episode opens with Carol Burnett's classic opening number before introducing the two guest stars of the night: Art Carney and Pat Carroll.
The first sketch features Art Carney as a patient visiting his doctor for a routine check-up. However, the patient continually misinterprets the doctor's instructions, leading to a hilariously chaotic examination. The sketch showcases Carney's comedy mastery and his famous ability to play quirky characters with ease.
The episode transitions to a musical performance by Pat Carroll, where she sings "I Don't Want to Walk Without You" while the audience is entranced by her heartfelt delivery. Carroll's singing is followed by a sketch where she and Carol Burnett play a duo of old Italian ladies visiting a restaurant. Their dialogue is humorous as they attempt to remember Italian dishes and place their order.
The next sketch features Art Carney as a man who has created a gadget that can decipher what animals are saying. The sketch is filled with witty animal puns and classic comedic wordplay.
The episode takes a turn when Carol Burnett takes the stage for a solo singing performance of "Why Did I Choose You?" Her emotive delivery and impressive vocal range demonstrate her multi-talented artistic abilities.
The episode then creates a parody of the popular cooking show of the '70s, the "Julia Child Show," showcasing Carol Burnett as the beloved chef herself. Art Carney and Pat Carroll join, playing tourists visiting Paris. The sketch highlights their lack of sophistication, as Julia Child downgrades the dishes to accommodate their not-so-refined tastes.
In the "Charwoman" sketch, Carol Burnett revives her iconic character, the Charwoman, who tries to prove that there is no such thing as a boring job. Her hilarious jokes in the sketch showcase her gift for physical comedy, with her exaggerated facial expressions and exaggerated movements.
The show concludes with a musical number featuring Art Carney and Carol Burnett dancing to the tune "It's De-Lovely." The performance display their impressive dance abilities and talents, leaving the audience laughing and cheering them on.
Overall, The Carol Burnett Show season 4 episode 16 "Art Carney, Pat Carroll" is a comedic masterpiece, featuring classic sketches and memorable performances that demonstrate the guest stars' comedic expertise and unique talents. It captures the essence of the Carol Burnett Show's success as a pioneering television program that pushed the limits of comedy in the '70s and continues to entertain audiences to this day.
