Ep 28. with Tim Conway, Shani Wallis
- April 29, 1968
The Carol Burnett Show season 1 episode 28 features the talented Tim Conway and the beautiful Shani Wallis as guests. The episode begins with an opening sketch where Carol Burnett and Tim Conway hilariously portray an airline pilot and stewardess. They interact with passengers, including a fussy baby, an overbearing mother, and an absentminded man who forgets his luggage.
Next, Carol and the company perform a musical number, "I've Got Rhythm," featuring dancers and singers. This segment highlights Carol's stunning voice and impressive dancing skills, as well as the energy and talent of the entire ensemble.
In the show's signature sketch, "The Family," Carol portrays the teenage daughter of a dysfunctional family. In this episode, her dad (played by Harvey Korman) tries to teach her how to drive, with disastrous results. Tim Conway plays the family's hapless repairman, who arrives in the middle of the chaos and tries to fix the broken car. This sketch is packed with physical comedy, clever one-liners, and hilarious bloopers.
Later, Carol and Shani Wallis perform a musical duet, "You're Just in Love," from the Broadway musical "Call Me Madam." Shani's gorgeous voice complements Carol's perfectly, and the two women share a charming on-stage rapport.
In another standout sketch, Tim Conway plays a bumbling charades player in a game show spoof. His hilarious attempts to act out simple phrases will have viewers laughing out loud. Harvey Korman plays the game show host, who can barely keep his composure as Tim's antics get more and more absurd.
Throughout the episode, Carol Burnett and her co-stars also engage in ad-libbed banter, poking fun at each other and even the show's own production crew. These moments help to create a warm, relaxed atmosphere that's both endearing and hilarious.
Overall, The Carol Burnett Show season 1 episode 28 is a must-see for fans of classic sketch comedy. With its talented cast, clever writing, and infectious humor, this episode is sure to leave viewers laughing and smiling from start to finish.
