@stevenewyork I'm not offended and I'm german. Stop being a liberal and take away funny things because they offended you. Theres a reason why we don't have the old cartoons anymore because they are politically "incorrect"
The puppet was one of those breaking away from the script improv things they used to do on that show. That's why Lyle is having trouble controlling his reaction. He didn't know that was coming.
Part 2: The audience quickly shifted from uncomfortable (even angry) to relieved laughter. By starting out so dramatically, we unintentionally super-charged the laughter from the audience.
You couldn't do that back in the '70s. You CAN do it now.
The Carol Burnett Show was great, and probably ALWAYS will be.
Part 1: 10 years ago, my friends and I did this skit at a local pub in Hollywood. We had to rewrite it from memory (we hadn't seen it since we were kids.)
We played it differently. Originally it was played comically all the way through.
We wore accurate uniforms, spoke accurate German, and played it straight and INTENSE up until the Hitler puppet came out.
@WestVirginiaRebel except for the fact she had not played wonderwoman yet, had not even acted in anything for Lyle left this show in 1974. Wonderwoman debuted in 1976. I dont know what yr this skit was but most likely early 70s and Lynda was in her early 20's at the time competing in beauty pageants and singing. But i get how the character fits this skit totally so for fantasy yeah that would be funny.
@cluvsonj - This sketch was from one of the last shows on which Lyle Waggoner was a regular, in early 1974. (Originally aired Feb. 23, 1974, as a matter of fact.) I.I.N.M., "Wonder Woman" didn't debut as a series until the 1975-76 season - by which time Tim Conway had become a full-fledged regular on the Burnett show.
@wmbrown6 Thanks for the info. Yeah I knew that Wonder Woman did premiere in 1975 but I thought the series episodes started in 1976 so I knew this was way before he was on Wonder woman. I can understand why someone on here mentioned her appearing in this skit because of the theme but there was no connection of Lyle to her yet when he was on this show.
I'm trying to determine if the puppet was supposed to be there, or if Tim Conway added it. I see evidence to suggest at least some people expected it, but if anyone knows I'd appreciate a reference.
Early? This was from Feb. 23, 1974 - near the end of Lyle Waggoner's run as series regular. (None of the 1967-72 shows were edited for half-hour "Carol Burnett & Friends" due to dual ownership issues - producer/packager Bob Banner co-owns those first 134 shows.)
The backstory to this was because everyone knew it was hard to make him break character. So Caroll thought, "hey! Challenge accepted!"
ShadowGurl9231 2 weeks ago
@steveneyyork I'm german and I'm not..
Ateamgrl 1 month ago
I couldnt stop laughing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ateamgrl 1 month ago
I'm German and I'm offended.
stevenewyork 1 month ago
@stevenewyork I'm not offended and I'm german. Stop being a liberal and take away funny things because they offended you. Theres a reason why we don't have the old cartoons anymore because they are politically "incorrect"
ShadowGurl9231 2 weeks ago
@ShadowGurl9231 It's dry humor.
stevenewyork 2 weeks ago
American humour is so obvious and stupid sometimes
stoph2 1 month ago
@stoph2 I guess you didn't enjoy having Tim Conway's hand up your ass.
rabidrabbitshuggers 1 month ago
@stoph2 But you laughed, right?
stevenewyork 2 weeks ago
omg i just now got how they did the bottle thing XD XD XD and this is NOT the first time ive seen this
Ziva4260 1 month ago
you pay attention enough then you can see Harvey Korman spit when he speaks 'german' XD
Ziva4260 1 month ago
wow, awsome! so funny!
jedispaz2002 3 months ago
The puppet was one of those breaking away from the script improv things they used to do on that show. That's why Lyle is having trouble controlling his reaction. He didn't know that was coming.
ebailey140 3 months ago
Part 2: The audience quickly shifted from uncomfortable (even angry) to relieved laughter. By starting out so dramatically, we unintentionally super-charged the laughter from the audience.
You couldn't do that back in the '70s. You CAN do it now.
The Carol Burnett Show was great, and probably ALWAYS will be.
darrenknaus 4 months ago
Part 1: 10 years ago, my friends and I did this skit at a local pub in Hollywood. We had to rewrite it from memory (we hadn't seen it since we were kids.)
We played it differently. Originally it was played comically all the way through.
We wore accurate uniforms, spoke accurate German, and played it straight and INTENSE up until the Hitler puppet came out.
darrenknaus 4 months ago
Best part of the video-when Mini Hitler decides to get violent.
ilovebumblebee100 4 months ago
It's too bad they didn't have Linda Carter there as Wonder Woman for this. : )
WestVirginiaRebel 4 months ago
@WestVirginiaRebel except for the fact she had not played wonderwoman yet, had not even acted in anything for Lyle left this show in 1974. Wonderwoman debuted in 1976. I dont know what yr this skit was but most likely early 70s and Lynda was in her early 20's at the time competing in beauty pageants and singing. But i get how the character fits this skit totally so for fantasy yeah that would be funny.
cluvsonj 1 month ago
@cluvsonj - This sketch was from one of the last shows on which Lyle Waggoner was a regular, in early 1974. (Originally aired Feb. 23, 1974, as a matter of fact.) I.I.N.M., "Wonder Woman" didn't debut as a series until the 1975-76 season - by which time Tim Conway had become a full-fledged regular on the Burnett show.
wmbrown6 1 month ago
@wmbrown6 Thanks for the info. Yeah I knew that Wonder Woman did premiere in 1975 but I thought the series episodes started in 1976 so I knew this was way before he was on Wonder woman. I can understand why someone on here mentioned her appearing in this skit because of the theme but there was no connection of Lyle to her yet when he was on this show.
cluvsonj 1 month ago
"He's gonna hit you with that club." lmfao
nmoravec1 5 months ago
The single funniest skit ever aired on network television! When he goes into "I've Been Working On the Railroad," I just lose it.
jackpark7927 5 months ago in playlist Carol Burnett Show Bloopers
It is great to see clean comedy again!!
digital2500 5 months ago
What entertained me most is noticing Lyle surprised when that little Hitler showed up and he keeps giggling.
bgbizkit 6 months ago 12
i could watch this for hours
nixibeast 6 months ago
7:25 and 7:35 made me piss myself laughing
nixibeast 6 months ago
"I am the most feared interrogator in all the world... and part of Canada..."
BroadwayBeauty90 7 months ago 4
love is a warm puppy on a gun lol
jo67445 7 months ago
Lyle's look at 5:19.... I think spells out that he at least wasn't expecting it. Lol. I feel like he is looking at Harvey like "WTF?!?"
hobbitchild08 8 months ago
I'm trying to determine if the puppet was supposed to be there, or if Tim Conway added it. I see evidence to suggest at least some people expected it, but if anyone knows I'd appreciate a reference.
JacobDragyn 9 months ago
this is a classic
junieclay 11 months ago 9
cat got his tounge. hahahaha
pschaef 1 year ago
This is one of the funniest things I have ever seen. Thank you for posting it.
OldHickory1971 1 year ago
Early? This was from Feb. 23, 1974 - near the end of Lyle Waggoner's run as series regular. (None of the 1967-72 shows were edited for half-hour "Carol Burnett & Friends" due to dual ownership issues - producer/packager Bob Banner co-owns those first 134 shows.)
wmbrown6 1 year ago
Hysterically funny..............................
bigjoetube 1 year ago
HAHAHA! Little Hitler had me laughing really hard!
AfterTheWind 1 year ago