For those unaware, this is spoof on the most famous dramatic stage couple of the American theater, Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. Called the "Celestials of Broadway," their backstage battles were so infamous that the musical "Kiss Me Kate" was inspired by them - and Shakespeare, of course.
These sketches remind me of an English teacher I had as a teenager he was like a really hammy actor he used to get really angry but it was very hard not to laugh
I've been looking for this skit since I first saw it when it when it originally aired. You're aware that the skit was based on a real CBS strike that was going on at that time.
This must've been from the 1972-73 season, a few months into which there was an IBEW Local 1212 strike against CBS - and this sketch was obviously making fun of the kind of technical problems that often plagued live TV productions during such labor disputes. Would anyone have an exact date for this sketch?
Love it but how did CBS like it carolBurnnett and her cast and crew were making a statement. Because I think at that time their really was a strike or talk about one with the camera and technical people At CBS
Oh, there was a strike at the time. Believe it. Carol and her cast and writers were clearly parodying the various problems that occurred during production of shows at the time of such strike.
Was "A Deadly Affair" the F&M sketch where they starred in a play that was so successful that they eventually found themselves trying (unsuccessfully) to adapt it to the (much) larger stage at the Sydney Opera House?
For those unaware, this is spoof on the most famous dramatic stage couple of the American theater, Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. Called the "Celestials of Broadway," their backstage battles were so infamous that the musical "Kiss Me Kate" was inspired by them - and Shakespeare, of course.
Interesting back story. The camera crew here stole the show, almost.
Thank you I did not know that
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It’s great to know this info. Thanks
I knew the parity was from somewhere I just know where it was from I thought it was just from theater in general. Thank you for letting us know.
I've since found out this originally aired Dec. 23, 1972 - and was produced right in the middle of the aforementioned IBEW strike against CBS.
I was laughing at most of the sketch. But when he shot himself twice I totally lost it. This is Classic. 😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂 "Look at the careworn lines on these cheeks." 😂😂😂😂
A classic. Harvey Korman....a gem.....RIP.
Classic...too funny when the camera man gets up close to Carol and knocks her teeth out...lol...her lisp afterward had me rolling...hahahaha!
Both are hilarious. Great accents.
The facial expressions of these two geniuses is absolutely brilliant! 😆
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Funt n mundane forgot how funny they were.... deadly affair the best
Oh I can imagine Olivier and other famous classic actors laughed their heads off on these parodies
Funt: Entrez, entrez s'il-vous-plaît.
Mundane: Darling, this is television. I'm sure they don't know those words. IT'S OPEN, COME IN!!!
:-D
I love these skits!
So great and funny... Carol always enjoy my day... sorry for my english cause i m french... have a nice day!!!
This is 'quality' comedy not like the trash we are served up today.
love you carol
That was real tv thanks for sharing. this stuff today is garbage.
That was brilliant!
Did anyone notice the guy picketing in the window mouths the word a__ hole?
Never noticed until now. Lol
These sketches remind me of an English teacher I had as a
teenager he was like a really hammy actor
he used to get really angry but it was very hard not to laugh
I love these characters ;D
Omg, I LOVE this one! Thanks for posting!
I live for Harvey Korman's pompous actor bit. +++++
I've been looking for this skit since I first saw it when it when it originally aired. You're aware that the skit was based on a real CBS strike that was going on at that time.
So there were two parodies in one here.
great carol and his sketches each one ar master performants gracias!!!!!
Oooooo! Lunt and Fontanne!
The best.
This is hillarious!
Just priceless!
Fantastic Comedy.
Brilliant
Great statue of The Thinker there.
We're doomed 🤣🤣🤣
So funny 😂
In spith of ith all! I cried!
The guy in the chair with the beer 😂😂😂
Who was that anyway?
@@sha11235 It was supposed to be a drunk disgruntled stage hand. He was almost sitting like the statue of The Thinker. 😂
This must've been from the 1972-73 season, a few months into which there was an IBEW Local 1212 strike against CBS - and this sketch was obviously making fun of the kind of technical problems that often plagued live TV productions during such labor disputes. Would anyone have an exact date for this sketch?
Omg my name is Olivia.😂
I think that same cameraman worked on the Price is Right when Janice fell off the platform.
Love it but how did CBS like it carolBurnnett and her cast and crew were making a statement. Because I think at that time their really was a strike or talk about one with the camera and technical people At CBS
Oh, there was a strike at the time. Believe it. Carol and her cast and writers were clearly parodying the various problems that occurred during production of shows at the time of such strike.
Funny!!!
LMAO 😂😅😂😅😂
Was "A Deadly Affair" the F&M sketch where they starred in a play that was so successful that they eventually found themselves trying (unsuccessfully) to adapt it to the (much) larger stage at the Sydney Opera House?
Yes, you are right...I saw that funny Australian sketch on youtube a while back...but where?!?!! To be continued ;)
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Does anyone know if a channel carries "A Deadly Affair". With Funt n mundane?
See my reply to Greg above....I'll keep you guys posted if I come across it :)
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What nto his leg? Did he trip or something? Very funny if scripted or not!
Crystal Ball are u stupid?
You know those camera operators enjoyed their fee minutes of Fame, lol!
Why did we think this was funny??
Because it is!
You don't know comedy
I think the better question is why don't you?