Ep 16. with Lana Turner, Frank Gorshin
- January 8, 1968
Lana Turner and Frank Gorshin guest-star on episode 16 of season 1 of The Carol Burnett Show. The variety show, which originally aired in the late 1960s and early 1970s, features a mix of comedy sketches, musical numbers, and celebrity appearances.
In this episode, Carol Burnett and her regular cast of performers, including Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, and Lyle Waggoner, put on a series of hilarious skits with Turner and Gorshin. The episode opens with a musical number featuring Burnett and Turner singing "Sisters" from the movie "White Christmas."
From there, the show moves into a sketch featuring Gorshin as a psychiatrist treating Burnett's character for a variety of bizarre ailments, including a fear of doorknobs and an obsession with hula hoops. Later, Turner appears in a sketch with Korman in which they play two people trying to have a serious conversation in a noisy restaurant.
Other highlights of the episode include a parody of the show "Dragnet," in which Burnett plays a detective investigating a string of robberies at a donut shop, and a bit where Gorshin impersonates a wide range of celebrities, from Marlon Brando to John Wayne. Throughout the episode, the performers showcase their impeccable comic timing and ability to improvise, making for plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.
Musical performances are also a big part of The Carol Burnett Show, and this episode features a number of memorable numbers. In addition to the opening duet with Turner, Burnett also performs a romantic ballad called "Moon River," while Lawrence sings a country-tinged number called "Cryin' Time."
Overall, the Lana Turner and Frank Gorshin episode of The Carol Burnett Show is a classic example of the show's mix of comedy, music, and celebrity guests. With its talented cast of performers and clever writing, this episode is sure to bring a smile to the faces of anyone who watches it.
