Ep 2. with Steve Lawrence and Dick Van Dyke

The Carol Burnett Show season 11 episode 2 features two iconic entertainers: Steve Lawrence and Dick Van Dyke. The episode begins with the classic opening theme song, followed by Carol Burnett performing a comedic sketch about a woman trying to return a pair of shoes to a department store. As always, Burnett's physical comedy and impeccable timing are on full display.

The first musical number of the evening features Steve Lawrence and Carol Burnett performing a rendition of "Happiness Is" from the musical Snoopy!!!. Their voices blend together beautifully, and the audience is visibly moved by their performance.

Next, Carol Burnett introduces the audience to a new character, Mrs. Wiggins. Mrs. Wiggins is a prim and proper secretary who often finds herself in absurd situations. In this episode, Mrs. Wiggins is tasked with taking a dictation from her boss, played by Dick Van Dyke. The sketch is filled with witty wordplay and physical comedy, and both Van Dyke and Burnett are at the top of their game.

Following the sketch, Steve Lawrence takes center stage again to perform "You've Got a Friend". The quiet intensity of his performance leaves the audience in rapt silence, before erupting into thunderous applause at the end of the song.

The next sketch features Carol Burnett as a housewife who has been offered the chance to appear on a cooking show. Of course, things go awry as she tries to cook a soufflé on live television. She is joined by Steve Lawrence, who plays the hapless host of the cooking show. Their chemistry is electric, and the sketch is a hilariously chaotic mess.

The show takes a brief intermission, during which the audience is reminded to stay tuned for upcoming episodes and to "always keep laughing!"

After the break, the Carol Burnett Show welcomes back Dick Van Dyke for a sketch that sees him playing a clumsy waiter at a fancy restaurant. The sketch features Van Dyke's trademark physical comedy, with plates crashing and food flying everywhere.

Steve Lawrence returns to close out the show with a medley of songs from The Sound of Music. He is later joined by Carol Burnett, and the two sing a duet of "Edelweiss" that leaves the audience with tears in their eyes.

The episode ends with a heartfelt message from Carol Burnett, thanking the audience for their support and reminding them that laughter is the best medicine.

Overall, this episode of The Carol Burnett Show is a demonstration of why the show was so beloved for over a decade. With a perfect blend of comedy and musical performances, it is a testament to the talent of all involved. Fans of classic television will not want to miss this one!