The Carol Burnett Show Season 6 Episode 10 with Ruth Buzzi, John Davidson
- November 15, 1972
The Carol Burnett Show season 6 episode 10 titled "Ruth Buzzi, John Davidson" is an hour-long comedy variety show featuring the talented comedienne Carol Burnett, her regular cast members, and two special guests.
The episode starts with a monologue by Carol Burnett where she jokes around about her recent diet and shares some personal anecdotes. The first sketch features Carol and Harvey as a married couple returning to their hometown for their high school reunion. They meet their old classmates, played by Vicki Lawrence and Lyle Waggoner, and reminisce about old times. The sketch is filled with puns and funny lines, and the cast delivers them with impeccable timing and energy.
Following the skit, the first guest of the show, Ruth Buzzi, appears on stage. Ms. Buzzi was a regular cast member of The Carol Burnett Show during seasons 1 through 5 and won an Emmy Award for her work on the show. In this episode, she performs a solo sketch as Gladys Ormphby, the old lady character for which she's most famous. Gladys visits a fancy restaurant and causes trouble with the other patrons and the waiter. Ruth Buzzi's performance is excellent, and her character's gruff voice and sharp wit make for a hilarious sketch.
After Ruth's solo, Carol, Harvey, and Vicki perform a musical number, "You Can't Love 'Em All," a catchy tune about falling in love with the wrong person. Their voices blend nicely together, and the choreography is fun and lively.
Next up, Lyle and Vicki perform their recurring sketch, "The Family," where they play Mama and Eunice, mother and daughter who bicker and argue constantly. In this episode, Mama and Eunice host a neighborhood talent show, and chaos ensues as the performers are not up to par. Lyle and Vicki's performances are incredibly funny, and their chemistry as a dysfunctional family is evident.
The second guest of the show, John Davidson, appears on stage, and Carol greets him with a warm welcome. John is a talented singer and actor, and he performs a medley of songs, including "Gonna Build a Mountain," "Too Marvelous for Words," and "Moon River." His singing is excellent, and the audience applauds and cheers.
In the final segment of the show, the cast performs a sketch about a fitness guru named "Juanita Banana," played by Carol, who leads a group of women through an exercise routine. The sketch is full of physical comedy and funny lines, and the cast's energy is contagious.
The episode ends with Carol thanking the guests and the audience, and the cast taking a bow. Overall, "Ruth Buzzi, John Davidson" is an excellent episode of The Carol Burnett Show, filled with laughter, music, and great performances. The cast works together seamlessly, and the show is a testament to Carol Burnett's incredible talent and comedic genius.