The Carol Burnett Show Season 4 Episode 22 with Chita Rivera, Bob Newhart
- February 22, 1971
The Carol Burnett Show season 4, episode 22 features two iconic guests: Chita Rivera and Bob Newhart. Known for her incredible Broadway career, Chita Rivera brings her singing and dancing talents to the stage, performing a medley of her most famous numbers. Bob Newhart, beloved comedian and actor, joins the cast for a number of sketches and comedic bits throughout the episode.
The show opens with a sketch set in a train station, where Bob Newhart plays a befuddled traveler trying to buy a ticket from a ticket agent played by Carol Burnett. The banter between the two is hilarious as they struggle to communicate over the noise of the station.
Next up is a musical number with Chita Rivera, showcasing her incredible singing and dancing abilities. She performs a medley of songs from her Broadway career, including numbers from "West Side Story" and "Chicago." The entire cast joins in for a rousing finale, complete with feather boas and top hats.
A recurring sketch throughout the episode features Carol Burnett and Chita Rivera as two women who keep running into each other in various venues, from a restaurant to a movie theater. Each encounter grows more and more absurd as they struggle to avoid each other, leading to a hilarious finale that involves a revolving door.
In one of the standout sketches of the episode, Carol Burnett and Bob Newhart play a married couple who have just purchased a fixer-upper house. The laughs come fast and furious as they try to navigate the various quirks of the house, from a faulty fuse box to a malfunctioning washing machine. The sketch culminates in a classic bit with Bob Newhart stuck inside a washing machine, resulting in one of the most memorable moments of the episode.
Another sketch sees Carol Burnett and Tim Conway trying to sell Bob Newhart on a variety of bizarre products, from a wearable paper dress to a "food dehydrator." The banter between the three is razor-sharp, and the audience can't help but laugh at the ridiculousness of the items for sale.
As the episode draws to a close, Chita Rivera returns to the stage for a show-stopping finale. She performs a high-energy dance number that leaves the audience breathless. The entire cast joins in for a final number that ends the episode on a high note.
Overall, season 4, episode 22 of The Carol Burnett Show is a must-watch for fans of comedy, music, and Broadway. With two iconic guests and a cast of talented comedians, the episode is filled with laughter, music, and unforgettable moments.
