The Carol Burnett Show is a timeless gem that continues to be a delight to watch. It’s truly remarkable that it has earned a spot on Time’s list of the 100 Best TV Shows of All Time.

The series aired on CBS from September 1967 until March 1978, making a return for a reunion season featuring 9 episodes in 1991.

Can you believe it? We’re talking about almost 300 episodes packed with laughter featuring the incredible talents of Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, and Lyle Waggoner. And let’s not forget the fantastic Tim Conway, who joined the fun in 1975, stepping in for Waggoner! Can you believe it? Dick Van Dyke even made an appearance for a little while!

Hosting her own variety show was a significant milestone for a woman back then, yet CBS was hesitant to let Burnett take control of anything beyond a sitcom. However, her contract empowered her to address the matter.

The show was funny, but the bloopers…

The show delivered some truly hilarious moments, particularly when the actors found themselves in fits of laughter, momentarily breaking character. It was a joy to watch!

It’s really no shocker that a blooper reel shared on the YouTube comedy channel FrownsUpsideDown back in 2017 has racked up more than 7.6 million views.

The chemistry among the actors was undeniable, and their hilarious antics both on stage and off created moments that left everyone struggling to keep a straight face. Their laughter spreads joy like wildfire.

“I can’t remember the last time I laughed this hard – thank you!” shared one enthusiastic fan.

Turn your frown upside down. Laughter is truly infectious, and there’s no denying it. And you don’t even need to be part of the inside joke.

It’s hard not to smile when we catch sight of two people sharing a laugh. Some researchers suggest that this could be an evolutionary mechanism designed to aid in the formation of social bonds.

Laughter has a wonderful way of releasing endorphins, and it can even help ease pain. That’s why “laughter yoga” is a thing. Laughter has a remarkable way of making you feel better, impacting not just your emotions but also your physical well-being.

This blooper reel shows that you don’t even have to see the laughter to start smiling. The sounds of hysterical laughter in the background before a scene falls apart are enough to bring joy to most people.

It was often Carol Burnett and Tim Conway who found themselves unable to keep a straight face during a scene.

And if Vicki Lawrence was in a scene, it was game over! Her hysteria was palpable, and the way her facial expressions shifted while trying to maintain composure was genuinely captivating.

Vicki Lawrence, though. It’s truly remarkable how she managed to stay composed while everyone around her was falling apart… A viewer remarked, “Nerves of steel.” But every now and then, even she would lose her cool, and those moments were absolutely squeal-worthy.

One of the best moments in bloopers is when a character comes to the realization that saving the scene is impossible and simply surrenders to the chaos. It’s hard to believe that anyone could manage to maintain a straight face during these hilarious skits.

«Seriously, let’s be real here. There literally more belly laughs from this 13 minute clip than anything Ive seen in the past 20+ years on regular TV,” said a viewer.

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