The Carol Burnett Show is a landmark American television variety and sketch comedy series hosted by comedian and actress Carol Burnett. The show blended comedy sketches, musical numbers, dance routines, and vaudeville-style performances, often featuring elaborate parodies of movies and television along with audience interaction. The show’s opening with Burnett’s famous Q&A segment, where she answered audience questions, helped to reinforce the intimate, live-theater feel of the program. Featuring a memorable ensemble cast—including Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner, and Tim Conway—the series became known for its sharp writing, physical comedy, and spontaneous improvisation. Celebrated for its creativity, inclusiveness, and enduring humor, The Carol Burnett Show is widely regarded as one of the greatest variety shows in television history, having won multiple Emmy Awards and leaving a groundbreaking legacy for women in television entertainment.