
Comedian and stage actress Carol Burnett, who first gained popularity during her stint on "The Gary Moore Show," hosted this one-hour variety series. Her talented supporting players included Harvey Korman, Tim Conway, Vicki Lawrence (who got the job based on her resemblance to Burnett) and Lyle Waggoner. Skits often featured guest stars, such as Mama Cass of the Mamas and the Papas or singer Steve Lawrence. One sketch, "The Family" (which featured Lawrence as the persnickety Mama and Burnett as her hotheaded daughter) was later spun-off into it's own sitcom.

Jonathan Winters returns as Carol's guest, highlighted by a dual role in The Wonderful World of Hospitals; fellow guest Dionne Warwick takes the stage solo and with Carol for a musical treat.

Ruth Buzzi and Jack Gilford make a guest appearance in the story of "Snow White: 15 Years Later"; a car accident leads to a misunderstanding on "Carol & Sis"; Carol and Vicki deal with censorship.

Eunice and Mickey try to coax Mama out of her house and into a retirement home in "The Family"; a smooth operator attempts to pick up a sexpot in a bar; guest Rock Hudson.

Guests include Nanette Fabray and Steve Lawrence.