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The Carol Burnett Show
S9.E18
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Emmett Kelly and The Jackson 5

  • Episode aired Jan 24, 1976
  • TV-G
  • 22m
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6.6/10
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Carol Burnett in The Carol Burnett Show (1967)
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Highlights include: "A Swiped Life" (spoof of "A Stolen Life", with Carol in both of the roles played in the original film by Bette Davis, and Harvey in Glenn Ford's role); a political sketc... Read allHighlights include: "A Swiped Life" (spoof of "A Stolen Life", with Carol in both of the roles played in the original film by Bette Davis, and Harvey in Glenn Ford's role); a political sketch with Harvey as a senator, Carol as his unpredictable wife, and Tim as his campaign manag... Read allHighlights include: "A Swiped Life" (spoof of "A Stolen Life", with Carol in both of the roles played in the original film by Bette Davis, and Harvey in Glenn Ford's role); a political sketch with Harvey as a senator, Carol as his unpredictable wife, and Tim as his campaign manager; guests The Jackson 5 perform "Forever Came Today", and are joined by Vicki on "Body La... Read all

  • Director
    • Dave Powers
  • Writers
    • Gary Belkin
    • Roger Beatty
    • Bill Richmond
  • Stars
    • Carol Burnett
    • Harvey Korman
    • Vicki Lawrence
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
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    • Director
      • Dave Powers
    • Writers
      • Gary Belkin
      • Roger Beatty
      • Bill Richmond
    • Stars
      • Carol Burnett
      • Harvey Korman
      • Vicki Lawrence
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    Carol Burnett
    Carol Burnett
    • Self - Host…
    Harvey Korman
    Harvey Korman
    • Various Characters
    Vicki Lawrence
    Vicki Lawrence
    • Various Characters
    Tim Conway
    Tim Conway
    • Various Characters
    Emmett Kelly
    Emmett Kelly
    • Self
    Jackson 5
    Jackson 5
    • Themselves - Musical Guests
    Lezlie Dalton
    • Maid
    Jackie Jackson
    Jackie Jackson
    • Self
    • (as The Jackson Five)
    Jermaine Jackson
    Jermaine Jackson
    • Self
    • (as The Jackson Five)
    Marlon Jackson
    Marlon Jackson
    • Self
    • (as The Jackson Five)
    Michael Jackson
    Michael Jackson
    • Self
    • (as The Jackson Five)
    Tito Jackson
    Tito Jackson
    • Self
    • (as The Jackson Five)
    Ernie Anderson
    Ernie Anderson
    • Self - Announcer
    • (uncredited)
    Don Crichton
    • Butler
    • (uncredited)
    Randy Doney
    • Telegram Messenger
    • (uncredited)
    The Ernie Flatt Dancers
    • Dancers
    • (uncredited)
    Stan Mazin
    Stan Mazin
    • Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Dave Powers
    • Writers
      • Gary Belkin
      • Roger Beatty
      • Bill Richmond
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    • Trivia
      The half-hour syndicated "Carol Burnett and Friends" version of this episode (focusing on "A Swiped Life") uses clips from Carol's audience Q&A from the previous episode, Steve Lawrence Career Couple/Riddles/Mrs. Wiggins and Charlie (1976), which featured an appearance by All My Children (1970) actor Nick Benedict.
    • Connections
      Spoofs A Stolen Life (1946)
    • Soundtracks
      Carol's Theme
      Written by Joe Hamilton
      Performed by Carol Burnett

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    A Great Movie Spoof

    The guests are clown Emmett Kelly and the Jackson 5. The Q&A has a question about Carol's book and she does the Tarzan yell.

    Carol sings a song about people named Jackson and introduces the Jackson 5, it has Randy rather than Jermaine. They sing Forever Came Today which only went to #60 on the charts.

    Harvey as a politician who wants to get a cabinet appointment. Carol is his wife who suffered a blow on the head. Tim is the campaign manager, he sees Carol doing weird things while Harvey never does.

    The Jackson 5 show Vicki some dance moves to Body Language.

    A very funny movie spoof of A Stolen Life. Carol plays twins, one shy the other brassy with a hilarious Bette Davis imitation. Harvey the lighthouse keeper who marries the Bette Davis one. This twin dies in an accident so the shy one pretends to be her. Funniest scenes is when she finds out her sister had many lovers.

    Great final scenes as the Charwoman meets Emmett Kelly on a circus set. She sings It's Only A Paper Moon and Look For The Silver Lining.

    Carol sings her theme and the guests sign her book. One of the Jacksons seems pleased to meet Emmett Kelly.
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    • Release date
      • January 24, 1976 (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Studio 33, CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Punkin Productions Inc.
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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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