The Carol Burnett Show Season 8 Episode 21 with Roddy McDowall and Bernadette Peters
- March 15, 1975
In season 8, episode 21 of The Carol Burnett Show, legendary performers Roddy McDowall and Bernadette Peters make a special appearance.
The episode begins with the classic sketch "As the Stomach Turns," where viewers are taken on a humorous soap-opera ride filled with melodramatic acting and hilarious twists and turns. In the next sketch, Carol and Bernadette Peters play the roles of two businesswomen who have to share one telephone line. Through their bickering and petty arguments, the two women eventually learn to work together and become friends.
Roddy McDowall, a fan favorite on the show, joins Carol in a sketch about a Hollywood screen test. In it, the audience is treated to hilarious impressions of iconic celebrities such as Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, and John Wayne. The laughs continue as Carol and Roddy go head-to-head in a comedic game show where everything that could go wrong, does.
Later, Bernadette Peters takes center stage for a lively musical number. Her beautiful voice and captivating stage presence leave the audience spellbound as she performs "Some Days Everything Goes Wrong." Carol joins in on the fun with a musical number of her own, called "I Can't Hear You."
In another sketch, Carol portrays a saleswoman who is not quite equipped for her job. As she attempts to sell a pianist a home, she accidentally breaks everything in the house, from a vase to a window. As the sketch goes on, the situation becomes more and more ridiculous, culminating in a hilarious finale.
The episode also features a parody of the popular movie "Airport," where Carol plays an aging stewardess who is determined to stay in the air despite her impending retirement. The sketch is filled with witty one-liners and classic physical comedy.
As the show comes to a close, Carol, Roddy, and Bernadette join forces in a musical number called "Putting on the Ritz." The trio's chemistry is electric as they sing and dance their way through the performance, leaving the audience roaring with laughter and singing along.
Overall, season 8, episode 21 of The Carol Burnett Show is filled with classic sketches, side-splitting comedy, and unforgettable musical performances. It's a must-watch for fans of the show and lovers of comedy alike.