Series synopsis
The Carol Burnett Show is an American comedy family television series that premiered on CBS on September 11, 1967. It ended on March 29, 1978. It stars Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner and Harvey Korman.
The Carol Burnett Show is an American variety/sketch comedy television show starring Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner, and Tim Conway. It originally ran on CBS from September 11, 1967, to March 29, 1978, for 278 episodes and originated from CBS Television City's Studio 33. The series won 25 prime time Emmy Awards, was ranked No. 16 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time in 2002 and in 2007 was listed as one of Time magazine's "100 Best TV Shows of All Time."
Premise
The Carol Burnett Show is an American variety/sketch comedy television show starring Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner, and Tim Conway. It originally ran on CBS from September 11, 1967, to March 29, 1978, for 278 episodes and originated from CBS Television City's Studio 33. The series won 25 prime time Emmy Awards, was ranked No. 16 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time in 2002 and in 2007 was listed as one of Time magazine's "100 Best TV Shows of All Time."
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Carol Burnett as Various Characters
- Vicki Lawrence as Various Characters
- Lyle Waggoner as Various Characters
- Harvey Korman as Various Characters
- Tim Conway as Self
- Lainie Kazan as Self - Guest
- Phyllis Diller as Self - Guest
- Richard Kiley as Self
Supporting cast
- Sonny Bono as Self - Guest
- Don Adams as Self - Guest
- Lesley Ann Warren as Self - Guest
- Barbara Eden as Self - Guest / Various Characters
- Leonard Nimoy as Self - Guest / Various Characters
- Lynn Redgrave as Self
- Lana Turner as Self - Guest / Various Characters
- Frank Gorshin as Self - Guest / Various Characters
- George Chakiris as Self
- Jack Palance as Self - Guest / Various Characters
- Betty Grable as Self - Guest
- Liza Minnelli as Self - Guest
Guest cast
- Tim Conway as Self
- Lainie Kazan as Self - Guest
- Phyllis Diller as Self - Guest
- Richard Kiley as Self
- Sonny Bono as Self - Guest
- Don Adams as Self - Guest
- Lesley Ann Warren as Self - Guest
- Barbara Eden as Self - Guest / Various Characters
- Leonard Nimoy as Self - Guest / Various Characters
- Lynn Redgrave as Self
- Lana Turner as Self - Guest / Various Characters
- Frank Gorshin as Self - Guest / Various Characters
Episodes
This series spans 12 seasons with 280 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | December 3, 2017 | December 3, 2017 |
| Season 1 | 30 | September 11, 1967 | May 13, 1968 |
| Season 2 | 27 | September 23, 1968 | June 9, 1969 |
| Season 3 | 27 | September 22, 1969 | April 27, 1970 |
| Season 4 | 26 | September 14, 1970 | March 25, 1971 |
| Season 5 | 24 | September 15, 1971 | March 29, 1972 |
| Season 6 | 24 | September 15, 1972 | March 24, 1973 |
| Season 7 | 25 | September 15, 1973 | April 6, 1974 |
| Season 8 | 24 | September 14, 1974 | April 5, 1975 |
| Season 9 | 24 | September 13, 1975 | March 13, 1976 |
| Season 10 | 24 | September 25, 1976 | April 2, 1977 |
| Season 11 | 24 | September 24, 1977 | March 29, 1978 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
50th Anniversary Special The 50th anniversary of Carol Burnett's iconic variety series is celebrated by Burnett, cast members Vicki Lawrence and Lyle Waggoner, and others. Burnett reminisces about her favorite sketches, guest stars, wardrobe and bloopers; and fields questions from the studio audience. |
December 3, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
with Jim Nabors Carol's series premiere guest is Jim Nabors. Highlights of this inaugural edition include: a "V.I.P." interview with Shirley Dimple; Jim and Carol as two misfit skiers in "The Ski Lodge"; the first "Carol and Sis" sketch; and a Broadway medley. Jim sings "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" in Italian, and Carol as the Charwoman sings "Georgy Girl". This episode is noted as Show #003 in the Lost Episodes DVD set. |
September 11, 1967 |
| 2 |
with Sid Caesar, Liza Minnelli A "V.I.P." interview sketch satirizing Luci Baines Johnson; Carol and Vicki do a "Sleeping Beauty" skit; guest Sid Caesar plays a father awaiting the birth of his child; Carol and Lyle do a "How Tall Is Your Announcer" segment; a parody of "Star Trek"; guest Liza Minnelli performs "The Debutante's Ball", and duets with Carol on a medley of songs including "Just In Time"; and Sid and the cast do a spoof of the Ziegfeld Follies. |
September 18, 1967 |
| 3 |
with Jonathan Winters, Eddie Albert Comic Winters mimics Jackie Gieason; Carol plays a movie star attempting a comeback and a model playing in her first jungle film; in a husband-and-wife routine Carol and Harvey can't seem to remember the names of their guests. |
September 25, 1967 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alice Ghostley and Jim Nabors with Jim Nabors |
September 23, 1968 |
| 2 |
Barbara Bain, Carol Channing, and Martin Landau with Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Carol Channing |
September 30, 1968 |
| 3 |
Nanette Fabray, Trini Lopez with Nanette Fabray, Trini López |
October 7, 1968 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rock Hudson and Jim Nabors with Jim Nabors |
September 22, 1969 |
| 2 |
Bernadette Peters, Nancy Wilson, & the Burgundy Street Singers with Nancy Wilson, Bernadette Peters |
September 29, 1969 |
| 3 |
Steve Lawrence and Edward Villella with Steve Lawrence, Edward Villella |
October 6, 1969 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jim Nabors with Jim Nabors |
September 14, 1970 |
| 2 |
Cass Elliot and Pat Paulsen with Cass Elliot, Pat Paulsen |
September 21, 1970 |
| 3 |
Nanette Fabray and Steve Lawrence with Nanette Fabray, Steve Lawrence |
September 28, 1970 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jim Nabors with Jim Nabors |
September 15, 1971 |
| 2 |
The Carpenters and Tim Conway with Tim Conway, The Carpenters |
September 22, 1971 |
| 3 |
Carol Channing/Steve Lawrence In My Own Lifetime; Carol and Sis; Ain't Misbehavin' / You're the Cream in My Coffee / Button Up Your Overcoat; As the Stomach Turns; Salute to Oscar; Without a Word, Without a Sound |
October 6, 1971 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jim Nabors with Jim Nabors |
September 15, 1972 |
| 2 |
Carol Channing and Marty Feldman with Carol Channing, Marty Feldman |
September 20, 1972 |
| 3 |
Andy Griffith and Helen Reddy with Andy Griffith, Helen Reddy |
September 27, 1972 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jim Nabors with Jim Nabors |
September 15, 1973 |
| 2 |
Tim Conway, Charo with Tim Conway, Charo, Petula Clark |
September 22, 1973 |
| 3 |
Gloria Swanson Carol and Sis: Dinner Invitation; I've Been Around / A New-Fangled Tango; The Old Folks: Golf Tournament; Tonight at Eight / If Mama Was Married; The Guilty Man; Charwoman: Silents is Golden |
September 29, 1973 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 184 (#803) With an A, B, C; The Family: Brotherly Love; Toilet Tissue; One Life; Bedtime Honesty; Just a Gigolo; The Gunslinger; Rimshot |
September 14, 1974 |
| 2 |
Episode 185 with Steve Lawrence |
September 21, 1974 |
| 3 |
Episode 186 with James Coco |
September 28, 1974 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 208 with Jim Nabors |
September 13, 1975 |
| 2 |
Episode 209 (#901) Backstage; Medley: Yes I Can / Too Close for Comfort / Something's Gotta Give / Hey There / The Birth of the Blues / Candy Man / What Kind of Fool am I; No-Frills Airline; The Deputy; Salute to Harold Arlen Mini-Musical: Happiness is a Thing Called Joe / Two Ladies in De Shade of De Banana Tree / Get Happy / Come Rain or Come Shine / Gotta Have Me Go With You / Hooray for Love / Follow the Yellow Brick Road / The Man That Got Away / Down with Love / Moanin' in the Mornin' / When the Sun Comes Out / I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues / Stormy Weather / Over the Rainbow / Let's Fall in Love / Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive |
September 20, 1975 |
| 3 |
Episode 210 with Cher |
September 27, 1975 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 232 (#1004) The Rain in Spain; Mary Mary, Quite Contrary, Mary Mary, Quite Contrary; Let Me Be There; Do Not Disturb; The Family: Monopoly |
September 25, 1976 |
| 2 |
Episode 233 with Sammy Davis, Jr. |
October 2, 1976 |
| 3 |
Episode 234 Family Show |
October 9, 1976 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 256 with Jim Nabors |
September 24, 1977 |
| 2 |
Episode 257 with Steve Lawrence |
October 1, 1977 |
| 3 |
Episode 258 Family Show |
October 8, 1977 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 11, 1967 |
| Last aired | March 29, 1978 |
| Runtime | 54 minutes |
| Status | ended |