- Network:
- CBS
- Season:
- September 11, 1967 - March 29, 1978
- Genre:
- Variety series
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- Network:
- CBS
- Season:
- September 11, 1967 - March 29, 1978
- Genre:
- Variety series
- Website:
- http://www.itsthecarolburnettshow.com
- Schedule:
- Saturdays 10:00-11:00 PM EST
- Starring:
- Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, Harvey Korman, Lyle Waggoner, Tim Conway, Dick Van Dyke
- Written By:
- Ed Simmons, Roger Beatty, Elias Davis, Gary Belkin, Dick Clair & Jenna McMahon, Adele & Burt Styler among others
- Directed By:
- Dave Powers, Clark Jones among others
- Awards:
- Emmy Awards:
1978 Won Emmy Outstanding Achievement in Special Musical Material
Stan Freeman (music/lyrics)
Arthur Malvin (music/lyrics)
For the mini-musical "Hi-Hat" (episode on 8 January 1978).
Outstanding Achievement in Video Tape Editing for a Series
Tucker Wiard (editor)
For episode "The Final Show" (29 March 1978).
Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music
Tim Conway
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Dave Powers (director)
For episode with Steve Martin and Betty White (5 March 1978).
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Ed Simmons (writer)
Roger Beatty (writer)
Rick Hawkins (writer)
Liz Sage (writer)
Bob Illes (writer)
James R. Stein (writer)
Franelle Silver (writer)
Larry Siegel (writer)
Tim Conway (writer)
Bill Richmond (writer)
Gene Perret (writer)
Dick Clair (writer)
Jenna McMahon (writer)
For episode with Steve Martin, Betty White (5 March 1978).
Outstanding Art Direction for a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Paul Barnes (art director)
Bob Sansom (art director)
Bill Harp (set decorator)
For episode "The Final Show" (29 March 1978).
Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Joe Hamilton (executive producer)
Ed Simmons (producer)
Carol Burnett (star)
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Ed Simmons (writer)
Roger Beatty (writer)
Elias Davis (writer)
David Pollock (writer)
Rick Hawkins (writer)
Liz Sage (writer)
Adele Styler (writer)
Burt Styler (writer)
Tim Conway (writer)
Bill Richmond (writer)
Gene Perret (writer)
Dick Clair (writer)
Jenna McMahon (writer)
For episode with Ken Berry (26 March 1977).
1977 Won Emmy Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music
Tim Conway
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy - Variety or Music Series
Dave Powers (director)
For episode with Eydie Gormé on 12 February 1977.
Outstanding Art Direction or Scenic Design for a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Paul Barnes (art director)
Bob Sansom (art director)
Bill Harp (set decorator)
For episode with Glen Campbell.
Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Joe Hamilton (executive producer)
Ed Simmons (producer)
Carol Burnett (star)
Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music
Harvey Korman
Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in Variety or Music
Vicki Lawrence
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
8 Won Emmy Outstanding Achievement in Special Musical Material
Stan Freeman (music/lyrics)
Arthur Malvin (music/lyrics)
For the mini-musical "Hi-Hat" (episode on 8 January 1978).
Outstanding Achievement in Video Tape Editing for a Series
Tucker Wiard (editor)
For episode "The Final Show" (29 March 1978).
Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music
Tim Conway
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Dave Powers (director)
For episode with Steve Martin and Betty White (5 March 1978).
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Ed Simmons (writer)
Roger Beatty (writer)
Rick Hawkins (writer)
Liz Sage (writer)
Bob Illes (writer)
James R. Stein (writer)
Franelle Silver (writer)
Larry Siegel (writer)
Tim Conway (writer)
Bill Richmond (writer)
Gene Perret (writer)
Dick Clair (writer)
Jenna McMahon (writer)
For episode with Steve Martin, Betty White (5 March 1978).
Outstanding Art Direction for a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Paul Barnes (art director)
Bob Sansom (art director)
Bill Harp (set decorator)
For episode "The Final Show" (29 March 1978).
Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Joe Hamilton (executive producer)
Ed Simmons (producer)
Carol Burnett (star)
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Ed Simmons (writer)
Roger Beatty (writer)
Elias Davis (writer)
David Pollock (writer)
Rick Hawkins (writer)
Liz Sage (writer)
Adele Styler (writer)
Burt Styler (writer)
Tim Conway (writer)
Bill Richmond (writer)
Gene Perret (writer)
Dick Clair (writer)
Jenna McMahon (writer)
For episode with Ken Berry (26 March 1977).
1977 Won Emmy Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music
Tim Conway
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy - Variety or Music Series
Dave Powers (director)
For episode with Eydie Gormé on 12 February 1977.
Outstanding Art Direction or Scenic Design for a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Paul Barnes (art director)
Bob Sansom (art director)
Bill Harp (set decorator)
For episode with Glen Campbell.
Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Joe Hamilton (executive producer)
Ed Simmons (producer)
Carol Burnett (star)
Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music
Harvey Korman
Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in Variety or Music
Vicki Lawrence
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Ed Simmons (writer)
Roger Beatty (writer)
Elias Davis (writer)
David Pollock (writer)
Rick Hawkins (writer)
Liz Sage (writer)
Adele Styler (writer)
Burt Styler (writer)
Tim Conway (writer)
Bill Richmond (writer)
Gene Perret (writer)
Dick Clair (writer)
Jenna McMahon (writer)
For episode with Eydie Gormé.
1976 Won Emmy Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in Variety or Music
Vicki Lawrence
For the episode on 7 February 1976.
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Special Musical Material
Ken Welch
Mitzie Welch
Arthur Malvin
For "Cinderella Gets It On".
For episode on 29 November 1975 (with The Pointer Sisters).
Outstanding Achievement in Choreography
Ernie Flatt
For the episode on 25 March 1975 (with Roddy McDowall and Bernadette Peters).
Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Joe Hamilton (executive producer)
Ed Simmons (producer)
Carol Burnett (host)
Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music
Tim Conway
For the episode on 15 November 1975.
Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music
Harvey Korman
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Dave Powers
For episode on 18 October 1975.
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Ed Simmons
Gary Belkin
Roger Beatty
Bill Richmond
Gene Perret
Arnie Kogen
Ray Jessel
Rudy De Luca
Barry Levinson
Dick Clair
Jenna McMahon
For episode on 13 September 1975 with Jim Nabors..
Special Classification of Outstanding Program and Individual Achievement
Arthur Malvin
Ken Welch
Mitzie Welch
For the mini musical in the Irvin Berlin finale on 11 October 1975.
1975 Won Emmy Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Joe Hamilton (executive producer)
Ed Simmons (producer)
Carol Burnett (star)
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Dave Powers
For episode with Alan Alda.
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Ed Simmons
Gary Belkin
Roger Beatty
Arnie Kogen
Bill Richmond
Gene Perret
Rudy De Luca
Barry Levinson
Dick Clair
Jenna McMahon
For episode with Alan Alda.
Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in Variety or Music
Vicki Lawrence
For episode on 9 November 1974.
1974 Won Emmy Best Directing in Variety or Music
Dave Powers
For "The Australia Show".
Best Supporting Actor in Comedy-Variety, Variety or Music
Harvey Korman
Best Writing in Variety or Music
Ed Simmons
Gary Belkin
Roger Beatty
Arnie Kogen
Bill Richmond
Gene Perret
Rudy De Luca
Barry Levinson
Dick Clair
Jenna McMahon
Barry Harman
For episode with Tim Conway and Bernadette Peters.
Outstanding Music-Variety Series
Joe Hamilton (executive producer)
Ed Simmons
Carol Burnett (star)
Best Supporting Actor in Comedy-Variety, Variety or Music
Tim Conway
For episode with Tim Conway and Petula Clark.
Best Supporting Actress in Comedy-Variety, Variety or Music
Vicki Lawrence
Best Writing in Variety or Music
Stan Hart
Larry Siegel
Gail Parent
Heywood Kling
Roger Beatty
Tom Patchett
Jay Tarses
Robert Hilliard
Arnie Kogen
Buz Kohan
Bill Angelos
For "The Family Show".
Outstanding Achievement in Choreography
Ernie Flatt (choreographer)
For episode "The Australia Show".
1973 Won Emmy Outstanding Achievement by a Supporting Performer in Music or Variety
Tim Conway
Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction of a Variety, Musical or Dramatic Program
Peter Matz
For episode with 'Anthony Newley' and Bernadette Peters.
Outstanding Writing Achievement in Variety or Music
Stan Hart
Larry Siegel
Gail Parent
Heywood Kling
Roger Beatty
Tom Patchett
Jay Tarses
Robert Hilliard
Arnie Kogen
Bill Angelos
Buz Kohan
For episode with Steve Lawrence and Lily Tomlin.
Outstanding Achievement in Choreography
Ernie Flatt (choreographer)
For episode "Family Show".
Outstanding Variety Musical Series
Joe Hamilton (executive producer)
Bill Angelos (producer)
Buz Kohan (producer)
Arnie Rosen (producer)
Carol Burnett (star)
1972 Won Emmy Outstanding Achievement by a Performer in Music or Variety
Harvey Korman
Outstanding Variety Series - Musical
Joe Hamilton (executive producer)
Arnie Rosen (producer)
Carol Burnett (star)
Outstanding Writing Achievement in Variety or Music
Don Hinkley
Stan Hart
Larry Siegel
Roger Beatty
Heywood Kling
Art Baer
Ben Joelson
Stan Burns
Mike Marmer
Arnie Rosen
For episode with Tim Conway and Ray Charles.
Outstanding Achievement in Choreography
Ernie Flatt (choreographer)
For episode with Mel Tormé and Nanette Fabray.
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety or Music
Dave Powers
For episode with Carol Channing and Steve Lawrence.
1971 Won Emmy Outstanding Achievement in Choreography
Ernie Flatt
For episode with Nanette Fabray and Ken Berry.
Special Classification of Outstanding Program and Individual Achievement - Individuals
Harvey Korman
Outstanding Writing Achievement in Variety or Music
Arthur Julian (writer)
Don Hinkley (writer)
Jack Mendelsohn (writer)
Stan Hart (writer)
Larry Siegel (writer)
Heywood Kling (writer)
Roger Beatty (writer)
Arnie Rosen (writer)
Kenny Solms (writer)
Gail Parent (writer)
For episode with Rita Hayworth.
For episode with Steve Lawrence and and Edward Villella.
Outstanding Variety or Musical Series
Joe Hamilton (producer)
Carol Burnett (star)
1969 Won Emmy Special Classification Achievements - Individuals (Variety Performances)
Harvey Korman
Outstanding Variety or Musical Series
Joe Hamilton (producer)
Carol Burnett (star)
Outstanding Writing Achievement in Comedy, Variety or Music
Arnie Rosen
Stan Burns
Mike Marmer
Hal Goldman
Al Gordon
Don Hinkley
Gail Parent
Kenny Solms
Bill Angelos
Buz Kohan
Outstanding Writing Achievement in Music or Variety
Bill Angelos
Stan Burns
Don Hinkley
Buz Kohan
Mike Marmer
Gail Parent
Arnie Rosen
Kenny Solms
Saul Turteltaub
Golden Globes, USA
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
1979 Nominated Golden Globe Best TV Actress - Musical/Comedy
Carol Burnett
1978 Won Golden Globe Best TV Actress - Musical/Comedy
Carol Burnett
1977 Won Golden Globe Best TV Actress - Musical/Comedy
Carol Burnett
Best Supporting Actress - Television
Vicki Lawrence
Best TV-Series - Musical/Comedy
1976 Won Golden Globe Best Supporting Actor - Television
Tim Conway
Tied with Edward Asner for "Mary Tyler Moore" (1970).
1975 Won Golden Globe Best Supporting Actor - Television
Harvey Korman
Best TV Actress - Musical/Comedy
Carol Burnett
Best TV Show - Musical/Comedy
Best TV Actress - Musical/Comedy
Carol Burnett
Best TV Show - Musical/Comedy
1973
Best Supporting Actress - Television
Vicki Lawrence
Best TV Actress - Musical/Comedy
Carol Burnett
1972 Won Golden Globe Best TV Actress - Musical/Comedy
Carol Burnett
Best TV Show - Musical/Comedy
1971 Won Golden Globe Best TV Show - Musical/Comedy
1970 Won Golden Globe Best TV Actress - Musical/Comedy
Carol Burnett
Tied with Julie Sommars for "The Governor & J.J." (1969).
Nominated Golden Globe Best TV Show - Musical/Comedy
1969 Nominated Golden Globe Best TV Show
1968 Won Golden Globe Best TV Star - Female
Carol Burnett
People's Choice Awards, USA
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
1978 Won People's Choice Award Favorite TV Variety Program
1977 Won People's Choice Award Favorite TV Variety Program
1975 Won People's Choice Award Favorite TV Variety Program
For episode with Eydie Gormé.
1976 Won Emmy Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in Variety or Music
Vicki Lawrence
For the episode on 7 February 1976.
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Special Musical Material
Ken Welch
Mitzie Welch
Arthur Malvin
For "Cinderella Gets It On".
For episode on 29 November 1975 (with The Pointer Sisters).
Outstanding Achievement in Choreography
Ernie Flatt
For the episode on 25 March 1975 (with Roddy McDowall and Bernadette Peters).
Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Joe Hamilton (executive producer)
Ed Simmons (producer)
Carol Burnett (host)
Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music
Tim Conway
For the episode on 15 November 1975.
Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music
Harvey Korman
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Dave Powers
For episode on 18 October 1975.
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Ed Simmons
Gary Belkin
Roger Beatty
Bill Richmond
Gene Perret
Arnie Kogen
Ray Jessel
Rudy De Luca
Barry Levinson
Dick Clair
Jenna McMahon
For episode on 13 September 1975 with Jim Nabors..
Special Classification of Outstanding Program and Individual Achievement
Arthur Malvin
Ken Welch
Mitzie Welch
For the mini musical in the Irvin Berlin finale on 11 October 1975.
1975 Won Emmy Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Joe Hamilton (executive producer)
Ed Simmons (producer)
Carol Burnett (star)
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Dave Powers
For episode with Alan Alda.
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series
Ed Simmons
Gary Belkin
Roger Beatty
Arnie Kogen
Bill Richmond
Gene Perret
Rudy De Luca
Barry Levinson
Dick Clair
Jenna McMahon
For episode with Alan Alda.
Nominated Emmy Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music
Tim Conway
Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in Variety or Music
Vicki Lawrence
For episode on 9 November 1974.
1974 Won Emmy Best Directing in Variety or Music
Dave Powers
For "The Australia Show".
Best Supporting Actor in Comedy-Variety, Variety or Music
Harvey Korman
Best Writing in Variety or Music
Ed Simmons
Gary Belkin
Roger Beatty
Arnie Kogen
Bill Richmond
Gene Perret
Rudy De Luca
Barry Levinson
Dick Clair
Jenna McMahon
Barry Harman
For episode with Tim Conway and Bernadette Peters.
Outstanding Music-Variety Series
Joe Hamilton (executive producer)
Ed Simmons
Carol Burnett (star)
Nominated Emmy Best Music Direction of a Variety, Music or Dramatic Program
Peter Matz
For episode "The Australia Show".
Best Supporting Actor in Comedy-Variety, Variety or Music
Tim Conway
For episode with Tim Conway and Petula Clark.
Best Supporting Actress in Comedy-Variety, Variety or Music
Vicki Lawrence
Best Writing in Variety or Music
Stan Hart
Larry Siegel
Gail Parent
Heywood Kling
Roger Beatty
Tom Patchett
Jay Tarses
Robert Hilliard
Arnie Kogen
Buz Kohan
Bill Angelos
For "The Family Show".
Outstanding Achievement in Choreography
Ernie Flatt (choreographer)
For episode "The Australia Show".
1973 Won Emmy Outstanding Achievement by a Supporting Performer in Music or Variety
Tim Conway
Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction of a Variety, Musical or Dramatic Program
Peter Matz
For episode with 'Anthony Newley' and Bernadette Peters.
Outstanding Writing Achievement in Variety or Music
Stan Hart
Larry Siegel
Gail Parent
Heywood Kling
Roger Beatty
Tom Patchett
Jay Tarses
Robert Hilliard
Arnie Kogen
Bill Angelos
Buz Kohan
For episode with Steve Lawrence and Lily Tomlin.
Nominated Emmy Outstanding Achievement by a Supporting Performer in Music or Variety
Harvey Korman
Outstanding Achievement in Choreography
Ernie Flatt (choreographer)
For episode "Family Show".
Outstanding Variety Musical Series
Joe Hamilton (executive producer)
Bill Angelos (producer)
Buz Kohan (producer)
Arnie Rosen (producer)
Carol Burnett (star)
1972 Won Emmy Outstanding Achievement by a Performer in Music or Variety
Harvey Korman
Outstanding Variety Series - Musical
Joe Hamilton (executive producer)
Arnie Rosen (producer)
Carol Burnett (star)
Outstanding Writing Achievement in Variety or Music
Don Hinkley
Stan Hart
Larry Siegel
Roger Beatty
Heywood Kling
Art Baer
Ben Joelson
Stan Burns
Mike Marmer
Arnie Rosen
For episode with Tim Conway and Ray Charles.
Nominated Emmy Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction or Scenic Design - For a Musical or Variety Single Program of a Series or a Special Program
Paul Barnes (art director)
Bob Sansom (art director)
Bill Harp (set decorator)
For episode with Vincent Price and Eydie Gormé.
Outstanding Achievement in Choreography
Ernie Flatt (choreographer)
For episode with Mel Tormé and Nanette Fabray.
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety or Music
Dave Powers
For episode with Carol Channing and Steve Lawrence.
1971 Won Emmy Outstanding Achievement in Choreography
Ernie Flatt
For episode with Nanette Fabray and Ken Berry.
Special Classification of Outstanding Program and Individual Achievement - Individuals
Harvey Korman
Nominated Emmy Outstanding Variety Series - Musical
Joe Hamilton (executive producer)
Arnie Rosen (producer)
Carol Burnett (star)
Outstanding Writing Achievement in Variety or Music
Arthur Julian (writer)
Don Hinkley (writer)
Jack Mendelsohn (writer)
Stan Hart (writer)
Larry Siegel (writer)
Heywood Kling (writer)
Roger Beatty (writer)
Arnie Rosen (writer)
Kenny Solms (writer)
Gail Parent (writer)
For episode with Rita Hayworth.
1970 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction or Scenic Design - For a Variety Single Program of a Series or a Special Program
Paul Barnes (art director)
Bob Sansom (art director)
Bill Harp (set decorator)
For episode with Steve Lawrence and and Edward Villella.
Outstanding Variety or Musical Series
Joe Hamilton (producer)
Carol Burnett (star)
1969 Won Emmy Special Classification Achievements - Individuals (Variety Performances)
Harvey Korman
Nominated Emmy Outstanding Individual Achievement in the Visual Arts
Bob Mackie (costume designer)
Outstanding Variety or Musical Series
Joe Hamilton (producer)
Carol Burnett (star)
Outstanding Writing Achievement in Comedy, Variety or Music
Arnie Rosen
Stan Burns
Mike Marmer
Hal Goldman
Al Gordon
Don Hinkley
Gail Parent
Kenny Solms
Bill Angelos
Buz Kohan
1968 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Musical or Variety Series
Joe Hamilton (producer)
Outstanding Writing Achievement in Music or Variety
Bill Angelos
Stan Burns
Don Hinkley
Buz Kohan
Mike Marmer
Gail Parent
Arnie Rosen
Kenny Solms
Saul Turteltaub
Golden Globes, USA
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
1979 Nominated Golden Globe Best TV Actress - Musical/Comedy
Carol Burnett
1978 Won Golden Globe Best TV Actress - Musical/Comedy
Carol Burnett
Nominated Golden Globe Best TV-Series - Musical/Comedy
1977 Won Golden Globe Best TV Actress - Musical/Comedy
Carol Burnett
Nominated Golden Globe Best Supporting Actor - Television
Tim Conway
Best Supporting Actress - Television
Vicki Lawrence
Best TV-Series - Musical/Comedy
1976 Won Golden Globe Best Supporting Actor - Television
Tim Conway
Tied with Edward Asner for "Mary Tyler Moore" (1970).
Nominated Golden Globe Best TV Actress - Musical/Comedy
Carol Burnett
1975 Won Golden Globe Best Supporting Actor - Television
Harvey Korman
Nominated Golden Globe Best Supporting Actress - Television
Vicki Lawrence
Best TV Actress - Musical/Comedy
Carol Burnett
Best TV Show - Musical/Comedy
1974 Golden Globe Best TV Actress - Musical/Comedy
Carol Burnett
1974 Golden Globe Best TV Show - Musical/Comedy
1973 Golden Globe Best Supporting Actress - Television
Vicki Lawrence
1973 Golden Globe Best TV Actress - Musical/Comedy
Carol Burnett
1972 Golden Globe Best TV Actress - Musical/Comedy
Carol Burnett
1972 Golden Globe Best TV Show - Musical/Comedy
1971 Golden Globe Best TV Show - Musical/Comedy
1970 Golden Globe Best TV Actress - Musical/Comedy
Carol Burnett
Tied with Julie Sommars for "The Governor & J.J." (1969).
1968 Golden Globe Best TV Star - Female
Carol Burnett
1978 People's Choice Award Favorite TV Variety Program
1977 People's Choice Award Favorite TV Variety Program
1975 People's Choice Award Favorite TV Variety Program
- Plot Outline:
- Carol Burnett and her stellar supporting cast were legendary for their movie parodies ("Went with the Wind"), soap opera parodies ("As The Stomach Turns"), original skit series ("Mama's Family," later its own sitcom) and priceless musical numbers.
