Let me tell you, folks, there’s so much happening with the one and only Carol Burnett. First off, her deeply personal book about her relationship with her late daughter, Carrie Hamilton, is set to become a movie. And guess who’s producing it? That’s right—Carol herself, alongside the incredibly talented Tina Fey. But that’s not all. Carol just received the Golden Globes' very first TV Lifetime Achievement Award, an honor she truly deserves. And now, get this—lost episodes of her iconic TV show, The Carol Burnett Show, are coming back to the airwaves, many of them unseen for over 40 years. Thanks to MeTV, these episodes will start airing on April 14.
Rediscover the Magic: The Carol Burnett Show Returns
Starting on Sunday nights at 10:30pm ET/PT, and Monday through Friday at 11pm ET/PT, MeTV is bringing us sketches from the first five seasons of The Carol Burnett Show. These episodes are a treasure trove for fans. They include the very first episode, which featured none other than Jim Nabors, who became Carol’s lucky charm over the years. And let’s not forget the first appearances of unforgettable characters like the pitiful Eunice and the air-headed Mrs. Wiggins. These characters have remained fan favorites for decades, and now we get to see them in their earliest forms.
Carol’s Excitement for the Revival
Carol Burnett herself couldn’t be more thrilled about this revival. In a recent exclusive profile in Closer Weekly, she expressed her excitement about having the show on MeTV, especially since many of these episodes haven’t been seen since their original airings. "The fact that the show still resonates after all this time is a testament to the incredible writing and creative staff," Carol said. "It will be fascinating to see how we all grew and changed during those first five years. We had such a blast creating these shows, and I truly hope our viewers will enjoy them just as much!"
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A Groundbreaking Show in Television History
When The Carol Burnett Show premiered on CBS in 1967, it made history as the first comedy variety series ever hosted by a woman. Alongside her talented cast members—Vicki Lawrence, Harvey Korman, Lyle Waggoner, and Tim Conway—Carol brought her signature charm to over 30 million viewers each week. In 1977, the show was re-edited for syndication and rebranded as Carol Burnett and Friends, featuring sketches from Seasons 6-11.
Fast forward over 50 years, and The Carol Burnett Show is still celebrated by critics and historians alike as the last successful variety series of its kind. It remains a cornerstone of Carol’s legendary career. Over its 11-year run from 1967 to 1978, the series earned an impressive 25 Emmy awards and 8 Golden Globe awards, making it one of the most acclaimed shows in television history. Each episode featured a 28-piece orchestra, a dozen dancers, a repertory company, and costumes designed by the legendary Bob Mackie. The show was a dazzling showcase of extravagant song and dance numbers, with iconic guest stars like Lucille Ball, Alan Alda, Diahann Carroll, Betty White, Cher, The Jackson 5, and many more.
MeTV Celebrates Carol Burnett’s Legacy
Neal Sabin, Vice Chairman of Weigel Broadcasting Co., expressed his excitement about bringing these classic episodes back to the screen. "The iconic and hilarious comedy of Carol Burnett and the cast of The Carol Burnett Show is a tradition on MeTV that our audience eagerly tunes into every weeknight," Neal said. "We are truly honored to present these early seasons of this timeless comedy, back on TV for the first time in 41 years, available six nights a week on MeTV. We adore Carol and can’t wait to share these rare episodes with her fans."
