The Carol Burnett Show Season 5 Episode 23 with Paul Lynde, Karen Black
- March 22, 1972
The Carol Burnett Show season 5 episode 23 features two guest stars, Paul Lynde and Karen Black. The episode begins with a sketch in which Carol Burnett portrays a fading movie star who is addicted to plastic surgery. In the sketch, Karen Black is cast as the beautiful young actress who is on the rise in Hollywood. Paul Lynde makes a cameo as the doctor who is behind the star's extensive plastic surgery procedures.
Following the opening sketch, Carol Burnett takes the stage for her monologue, where she jokes about her own career and Hollywood in general. The audience is lively and engaged, laughing and applauding throughout the monologue.
After the monologue, Paul Lynde joins the cast for a comedy sketch about a marriage counselor who isn't quite qualified for the job. The skit is filled with witty one-liners and quick dialogue, and Paul Lynde shines in his role as the somewhat clueless counselor.
Karen Black serves as the guest star for the musical portion of the episode, singing a cover of the classic song "The Way We Were." Her performance is stunning, and the audience is captivated by her voice and stage presence.
Following the musical act, the cast takes part in a sketch about a group of friends who are all going to the same party but have very different ideas about what they should wear and how they should behave. The sketch is filled with physical comedy and slapstick humor, and the cast works together seamlessly to create a hilarious scene.
The final sketch of the episode features Carol Burnett and Paul Lynde as two actors who are appearing in a play together. The skit is filled with inside jokes about the theater world, and the two actors play off each other brilliantly.
As the show comes to a close, Carol Burnett thanks the audience and the guest stars for tuning in. Overall, season 5 episode 23 of The Carol Burnett Show is a hilarious and entertaining episode that showcases the talents of both the regular cast and the guest stars.
