The Carol Burnett Show Season 9 Episode 24 Family Show
- March 13, 1976
The Carol Burnett Show season 9 episode 24 titled "Family Show" is an hour-long episode featuring a variety of skits and musical performances that revolve around the theme of family.
The episode opens with a sketch called "The Family Group," in which Carol Burnett plays the matriarch of a family that has been asked to perform at a local church. The family members are all terrible singers and musicians, but they try their best to put on a show. The sketch is full of slapstick humor, with one family member getting his head stuck in a banjo and another accidentally smashing a guitar.
Next, the episode transitions to a musical performance by Rita Moreno, who sings a medley of songs from West Side Story, including "America" and "I Feel Pretty." Moreno's performance is energetic and lively, and she throws in some dance moves to keep the audience entertained.
The next skit is called "The Family Dinner," in which Carol Burnett and Harvey Korman play a husband and wife trying to have a peaceful family dinner with their two children. However, the dinner is anything but peaceful, as the kids constantly interrupt with their fighting and bickering. Soon, the husband and wife are yelling at each other too, and the whole situation spirals out of control.
After a commercial break, the show returns with a sketch called "The Newlywed Game," a parody of the popular game show. Carol Burnett plays the host, and she asks questions to three couples who are all newlyweds. The couples are played by various cast members and guest stars, and the questions are silly and absurd. For example, one question asks what the husband would do if he came home and found a kangaroo in the living room. The sketch is full of laughs and good-natured ribbing.
The next musical number features guest star The Pointer Sisters singing their hit song "Fire." The sisters are energetic and stylish, dressed in brightly colored outfits that match their personalities. Their performance is full of choreography and harmony, and they get the audience up and dancing.
The final skit of the episode is called "The Family Remembers," and it's a sentimental look back at the various characters and sketches that have been featured on the show over the years. Carol Burnett takes on a more serious tone as she talks about the importance of family and the memories that they create. The skit ends on a bittersweet note, with Carol Burnett and her co-stars saying goodbye to the audience and to each other.
Overall, "Family Show" is a fun and entertaining episode of The Carol Burnett Show that showcases the variety and talent of its cast and guest stars. The theme of family ties the various skits and musical performances together, and there's something for everyone to enjoy, from slapstick humor to poignant moments of reflection. Fans of the show won't want to miss this classic episode.
