The Carol Burnett Show turns 50! To celebrate the momentous occasion, CBS honored the groundbreaking comedy series with The Carol Burnett Show 50th Anniversary Special, which aired to a whopping 15.4 million viewers on Sunday, December 3, 2017. Nominated for an Emmy® Award for Outstanding Variety Special, the one-night event, which was filmed at the series' original soundstage at CBS Television City in Los Angeles, features Burnett, original cast members Vicki Lawrence and Lyle Waggoner, costume designer Bob Mackie, and a slew of special guests, including Jon Batiste, Beth Behrs, Jim Carrey, Kristin Chenoweth, Stephen Colbert, HARRY Connick Jr., Kaley Cuoco, Bill Hader, Steve Lawrence, Jay Leno, Jane Lynch, Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Amy Poehler, Tracee Ellis Ross, Maya Rudolph, Martin Short and more!
Now, with THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL DVD, home audiences can join the party and laugh along with Carol and her famous friends, as they revisit the show's most hilarious clips, catch up with cast members, and enjoy brand-new musical performances!
Highlights include:
- The most uproarious clips from the landmark series, including "Went With The Wind," "The Dentist," "Tudball & Wiggins" and "The Family"
- Carol does a bit of her beloved Q&A with the star-studded 50th Anniversary audience including questions from Pat Boone and Tom Selleck!
- Carol's guests try out her famous Tarzan yell - Bill Hader, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, and Tracee Ellis Ross all give it a go, but a late, video entry wins the day - Steve Carell!
- Jim Carrey's 10-year-old self re-enacts receiving a reply to his Carol Burnett Show fan letter
- Stephen Colbert, Steve Lawrence, Bernadette Peters, Kristin Chenoweth and Carol all come together for a brand-new musical number
- And HARRY Connick, Jr. and Carol close out the night with an emotional performance of the show's theme song - "I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together"
BONUS FEATURES
- Exclusive new bonus features including red-carpet footage, backstage interviews, and anniversary wishes from Carol's friends and fans
- A tribute booklet with production photos, notes from Carol's guests, and a special message from Carol herself!
The Carol Burnett Show is one of my favorite programs from my childhood. I remember sitting with my family and watching it all the time. This comedy series brought us a collection of hilarious sketches each week and led to some fun spin-offs, like Mama's Family. This DVD set brings us some of the best clips to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the show along with brand new interviews. It will bring back lots of memories and will make you laugh out loud and you'll make some new ones too
On this DVD you'll find both scripted and unscripted scenes and some of our favorite characters. You'll see exclusive bonus footage and interviews. You'll get to see tons of classic scenes and meet guest stars like Jay Leno, Steve Martin, and Harry Connick Jr. There are hours of entertainment packed into these discs. It's a great walk down memory lane and the perfect way to celebrate the holidays.
Watching this DVD brings back so many memories, and I loved seeing Carol on the state again. She looks amazing! My mother and I loved watching the show together. If you'd like to grab a copy of this fabulous DVD for yourself, you can find it in stores nationwide or online at amazon.
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