The Carol Burnett Show Season 8 Episode 5 with Telly Savalas and The Smothers Brothers
- October 12, 1974
The Carol Burnett Show season 8 episode 5 features two special guests, Telly Savalas and The Smothers Brothers. The show opens with Carol Burnett performing a musical number and welcoming the audience to the show. In the first sketch, Carol portrays a game show contestant who is paired with Telly Savalas. The two must answer questions about famous movie detectives, but the pair's eccentric behavior and wacky answers lead to hilarious results.
Next, The Smothers Brothers offer a unique twist on their classic comedy routine. The duo performs a musical number that features instruments they have invented themselves, including a homemade guitar and a banjo that is played with a set of spoons. The Smothers Brothers' performance is a hit with the audience, and Carol joins in the fun by playing along with a washboard.
In another sketch, Carol and Telly become detectives investigating a murder at a health food store. The two use their wits to track down suspects, but their investigation takes a detour when they encounter a hippie couple who are more interested in spreading peace and love than helping in the investigation.
Later in the show, Carol and Telly join The Smothers Brothers for a musical performance of a popular folk song. Carol's soprano voice and the harmonizing of The Smothers Brothers result in a beautiful rendition of the song that is sure to leave viewers smiling.
One of the highlights of the episode is when Telly Savalas and Carol Burnett recreate a famous scene from the movie "Love Story." Telly portrays the character of Oliver and Carol portrays the character of Jenny. The scene is full of laughter, with Telly's gruff nature and Carol's comedic timing making for a delightful performance.
The show also includes a sketch where Carol portrays a golf club member who is giving a speech at a banquet. However, her speech is constantly interrupted by The Smothers Brothers, who are trying to sneak in and steal food from the buffet table.
Throughout the show, viewers are treated to musical numbers featuring The Smothers Brothers' unique instruments and Carol Burnett's stunning singing voice. The episode closes with an upbeat musical number featuring Carol, Telly, and The Smothers Brothers.
Overall, The Carol Burnett Show season 8 episode 5 is a hilarious and entertaining episode that showcases the comedic talents of Carol Burnett, Telly Savalas, and The Smothers Brothers. Fans of the show will not want to miss this delightful episode.
