Eunice Special, Part 1 of 9 (1955 Part 1)

Eunice Special, 1955 Part 1. Total of nine parts.

"Eunice" was a special that was made in 1981 and aired in early 1982 on CBS. In some ways more dramatic in content than comedic, "Eunice" has never seen a release on VHS or DVD since it first aired.

Those familiar with 'The Family' skits from the Carol Burnett Show will recognize certain storylines, however they are presented in different ways dramatically, notably the Fluffy incident. Still, this lost gem of a special is definitely worth watching. It's success paved the way for "Mama's Family" later on. (In my honest opinion "Mama's Family" was a little less interesting than the original skits and the TV special.)

Ken Berry plays Phillip Harper, who was originally played by Roddy McDowall in 'The Family' skits. Ken Berry would later play Vinton Harper in "Mama's Family." Vicki Lawrence was nominated for an Emmy for her role as Thelma Harper in this special.

Category:

Comedy

Tags:

• carol
• burnett
• eunice
• special
• 1955
• harvey
• korman
• vicki
• lawrence
• ken
• berry
• betty
• white
• mama
• harper
• family

[0laila]

THE GENIUSES OF COMEDY.... WISH THEY WERE STILL WITH US.. I'M ONLY 22 AND I can't believe how SUCKY TV IS COMPARED TO THEN.! WOW........

[dennardc3]

Vicki Lawrence & Carol Burnett are awesome!

[merrittdude]

Is it just me or did they use that same tacky yellow dress in Naomi's wardrobe later on?

[rebafan19]

@Tabstarkin what CBS station were these from?

[Jason1975ism]

Ken Berry is alive and well, happily married and retired. andy griffith is still alive too!

[Jason1975ism]

Ken Berry gay?? nooooo! he was a playboy in the day! he got more tail than dog catcher!

[keishhale]

yellow dress with purple nail polish ugh!!!

[mrspatrickcampbell]

Ken Berry is cute - is Ken a homosexual?

Discuss!

[thisherecat2]

@0laila yeah, real sucky. Which is just what genius wordsmiths deserve. Real sucky, huh?

[TheKingJacob1]

@0laila I sooo agree with you man. Tv today sucks like heck. Nothing but trash. This was the best time for tv.

[FireitupBedford]

@Godsentanangel Ken Berry is still around he's 78 years old now...