Ep 8. with Dick Van Dyke
- November 12, 1977
The Carol Burnett Show season 11 episode 8 features the legendary actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke as the special guest. The show kicks off with a hilarious sketch, "The Family," where Carol Burnett plays Mama and Dick Van Dyke plays Daddy in a zany family melodrama. The sketch will have viewers in stitches as Mama tries to cope with the kids, the dog, and Daddy, who has big news to share.
The show then transitions to a musical number, "The Entertainer," where Carol Burnett and Dick Van Dyke show off their dancing skills and comedic timing. Viewers will be amazed by their chemistry and amazed at how effortlessly they glide across the stage, leaving the audience in hysterics.
In "The Charwoman," a classic sketch from the show, Carol Burnett plays an old charwoman who works in a broadcasting studio. Dick Van Dyke plays a writer who tries to sneak into the studio to get his script produced. The scene is full of clever one-liners, physical humor, and lots of laughs!
Next up is a "Problem Pregnancy," where Carol Burnett and Dick Van Dyke parody a popular television show from the 1970s called "Emergency." In this sketch, they play doctors and nurses who have to deal with a series of hilarious medical emergencies. Viewers will be laughing so hard that they might need a doctor themselves!
Another musical number, "Side by Side," follows the sketch, where Carol Burnett and Dick Van Dyke sing a love song while dancing cheek to cheek. Their chemistry is palpable and their energy infectious, making the performance unforgettable.
"The Old Folks" sketch comes next, where Carol Burnett and Dick Van Dyke play an old couple who reminisce about their youth while sitting on a park bench. The scene is full of laughter and poignant moments, as they share stories about their life and love.
Finally, the show wraps up with another musical number, "There's No Business Like Show Business," where Carol Burnett and Dick Van Dyke, along with the entire cast, sing and dance to the classic Irving Berlin song. The performance is a true showstopper, ending the episode on a high note.
Overall, The Carol Burnett Show season 11 episode 8 featuring Dick Van Dyke is a must-watch for lovers of classic comedy and musical theater. The sketches are clever, the music is top-notch, and the chemistry between Carol Burnett and Dick Van Dyke is undeniable. Viewers will laugh, sing, and dance their way through the episode, and will be left wanting more.
