The Carol Burnett Show Season 7 Episode 12 The Australia Show
- December 8, 1973
In this episode of The Carol Burnett Show, titled "The Australia Show," the cast takes viewers on a wild, comedic journey down under! The show opens with a hilarious "Good Morning Australia" sketch, featuring Carol and the gang as wacky hosts of their own morning show. Of course, things quickly get out of hand as the hosts struggle to keep up with the news and weather updates.
Next up, Harvey plays a bumbling Australian tour guide, showing off the local wildlife and offering some questionable facts about Australia. His interactions with a live koala in the studio are a definite highlight of the episode!
As always, the show isn't complete without a musical performance from the talented cast. This episode features a hilarious skit centered around the song "I Go to Rio," with the cast decked out in flashy costumes and over-the-top dance moves. It's catchy, fun, and sure to get stuck in your head for days!
Other standout sketches in this episode include a spoof of the classic TV show Bonanza, with Tim Conway playing the bumbling Sheriff Whoopsie and Carol as the sharp-tongued saloon owner. There's also a segment where Carol and Harvey play a married couple hosting a dinner party, complete with a disastrous attempt at cooking up some Aussie delicacies.
Throughout the episode, there are plenty of laugh-out-loud moments and clever one-liners that will have viewers in stitches. Whether you're a longtime fan of the show or tuning in for the first time, "The Australia Show" is sure to leave you laughing and entertained. So sit back, relax, and let Carol and the gang take you down under for a wild and wacky ride!