The Carol Burnett Show Season 5 Episode 9 with Nanette Fabray, Mel Torm?
- November 17, 1971
The Carol Burnett Show season 5 episode 9, featuring Nanette Fabray and Mel Tormé, is an energetic and entertaining episode that showcases the comedic talents of the entire cast. The episode begins with a hilarious opening skit in which Carol Burnett and Harvey Korman play a couple arguing over who will do the dishes while Vicki Lawrence and Lyle Waggoner play two guests who innocuously stumble into their argument.
Following the opening skit, Nanette Fabray joins Carol Burnett for a musical number that shows off their impressive vocal range and comedic timing. Mel Tormé then joins the two women on stage for a fun duet that is sure to have audiences tapping their feet along with the music.
From there, the episode takes on a variety show format, with a series of skits and musical numbers that showcase the cast's versatility and range. One standout skit features Vicki Lawrence and Tim Conway playing a bickering couple on a cruise, while another features Carol Burnett and Harvey Korman in a hilarious game show parody.
Meanwhile, a musical number featuring Nanette Fabray and the show's orchestra is sure to delight fans of classic Hollywood musicals, while another featuring Mel Tormé performing a solo rendition of "Send in the Clowns" is a powerful showcase of the singer's incredible vocal talent.
The episode concludes with a classic Carol Burnett Show sketch featuring Carol Burnett and Tim Conway as a couple trying to find their way through a shopping mall without getting lost. Along the way, they encounter a series of increasingly absurd obstacles, from a group of singing nuns to a group of tap-dancing construction workers.
Overall, The Carol Burnett Show season 5 episode 9, featuring Nanette Fabray and Mel Tormé, is a delightful and entertaining episode that showcases the talents of one of the most iconic variety shows of all time. Whether you're a fan of classic Hollywood musicals, hilarious comedy skits, or just good old-fashioned entertainment, this episode is sure to deliver the goods.
