
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.
Guest Shirley MacLaine joins Carol in sharing some of their fan mail; Tim plays a palace guard who refuses to allow the Queen through the gates unless he gets a popsicle.
Ray Charles gives a performance, featuring guest Tim Conway, who is up to his usual tricks, including a sketch with Harvey where they play billboard hangers.
Carol plays the wife of a monster in Dr. Jekyll and Mrs. Hyde; Phyllis Diller performs a comedy set; musical guests Gwen Verdon and Bobbie Gentry perform.
Guests include Michele Lee, Flip Wilson and Vivian Blondell.