
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.

Lucille Ball, Tim Conway and Gloria Loring guest star; featuring a sketch in which Lucy and Carol play rival Rent-A-Car agents vying for Tim's business and more.

Jack Weston and Michele Lee guest star; they join Carol and Harvey for a sketch juxtaposing a bickering married couple and a newly-engaged one; a doctor's visit is an emotional rollercoaster.

Guests include Cass Elliott and Pat Paulsen.

Roddy McDowall guest stars; highlights include Roddy joining The Family for a reunion where Mama and the rest are unimpressed by his success, and a "Brief Encounter" with briefer dialogue.