"A Special Evening With Carol Burnett" - Jimmy Stewart

Also by request, here is Jimmy Stewart's appearance on the final Carol Burnett Show, which aired March 29, 1978. Ive included Carol and Tims discussion of gimmicks after the clip as well.
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[@stockjonebills]

The world sure could use more Jimmy Stewart's and Carol Burnett's

[@KEYSERSOZE1965]

And Tim Conway's and Harvey Korman's

[@EricWilke1141987]

Don Rickles, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and the King of Rock and Roll himself Elvis among many others.

[@andrewratajczakmusic97]

Let’s not forget Johnny Carson

[@drewski1535]

@@KEYSERSOZE1965 I sure had the pleasure in 2007 to see those 2 preform together in a live stage performance I'm so glad I saw them esp before Harvey passed away and seeing Tim in reruns of the carol burnett show and on newer shows the talents they both had are not replaceable and cant be redone again I'm so glad I had the time to see them perform god bless them both

[@kathleenking47]

Not with people being raised on screens. Prople used to entertain THEMSELVES .. If we fast from post 1980s media, it may happen

[@lynnturman8157]

Carol, the way you feel about Jimmy is exactly the way we feel about you!

[@kenyattasimpson7649]

Lynn Turman true that

[@howardsmith2136]

This generation needs this back to educate of real humor

[@writeonbetty7835]

Jimmy Stewart 🌟 Gentleman. Great Actor. Great Man. Great Father. Great American. War Hero. The epitome of Class & Grace. They simply don't make them like him anymore. ❤️

[@carmenvelez3327]

I concur.

[@bonniepawson8840]

Did ya know that Jim Stewart retired as a Brigadier General from the Air Force in 1968 and that he also flew several missions in a B-52 bomber. Hard to imagine his very long legs finding space in that bomber.

[@cjrrun]

You can't fake that type of emotion and respect for each other they had. Two true entertainment giants.

[@ginniekinz5401]

Who else keeps replaying that scream of joy when she first sees him? Aweeee it makes me cry! 😭

[@lopa2828]

Me too

[@cynthiaennis3107]

GinnieKinz💜 I do! And me too. 😭

[@rickmays960]

Me too

[@TheBerny32]

Me! Pure joy!

[@davehernandez9179]

I wish I was on her show. But come to think about it. I was. At home singing her songs. When she sings her great profound songs.lol. next to Lucy she is the greatest sexy of away woman ..

[@twolak1972]

Seeing Carol absolutely speechless shows that this was not a set up. She had no idea and what a way to end the show, bringing on the one person she adored the most and always wanted to have on.From one legend to another showing nothing but respect and unconditional LOVE. Love them both, True screen legends.

[@Rob_Kates]

She talked about this on The Carson Podcast. You're right, this was a complete surprise! She idolized Jimmy from the time she was a little kid.

[@caitlinjane92]

Oh my God, Carol's reaction to seeing Jimmy at the piano was priceless! I seriously started crying seeing her cry and listening to Jimmy thanking her for entertaining so many people with her show.

[@drewski1535]

This wasnt rehearsed u just cant rehearse a special moment like this just simply amazing

[@valoriebritton2047]

Me too. I keep replaying. Crying. When times were special. 💔

[@jimstanga6390]

You could tell she knew Tim Conway was up to something, but couldn’t figure out what…her reaction to Mr. Stewart was priceless…what a present

[@sharoneverett2025]

I know exactly how she feels - I have been in love with Jimmy Stewart since I was a young girl... I have an autographed picture of him that he personally signed and sent me years ago when I sent him a letter telling him how much I admired and respected him in his work and his family life. He was truly one of a kind and will always hold a special place in my heart...

[@lopa2828]

You are very lucky indeed

[@trinapatterson8905]

when my now 25 year old son was a baby, I wrote a fan letter to Mr. Stewart. He wrote back and was the most amazing, kind, thoughtful person. I love you, James Stewart. May God bless you!

[@bettywrites1051]

*Jimmy Stewart was the type of Gentleman, Actor and American that is extinct today. He and Carol are absolute Legends. ❤️*

[@caskettsolo7925]

Was I the only one who was crying when she cried???!!

[@christygassett4909]

The most joyful scream ever!!

[@richardeast3328]

For sure.

[@ginniekinz5401]

Carol burnett has the best sounding screams of allllllll emotions lol

[@sarahfromnatick]

Now THIS is reality television!

[@drewski1535]

this certinaly wasn't rehearsed this has to be the best surprise for anyone and by far the best final episode to a tv show the best way to end 11 years of memorable moments in making everyone in the audience and themselves laugh

[@marie2274]

I don't know anyone who didn't watch Carol Burnett every week. She had great people and even the people in the audience were fun.

[@lynnurlaub391]

I am so glad I grew up in this era. When comedy was clean, tasteful, honest, sincere and unscripted. When people could let the kids watch TV without fear of what they'd have to explain later. This was REAL COMEDY.

[@jamesmoyner7499]

You forget that edgy innuendo comedy has always been around going all the way back to vaudeville to Groucho Marx to Abbott and Costello and more. I don’t care when it is blatant, but when you are able to do it rather slyly tan I respect it.

[@bmbutler2]

And real acting

[@masterskrain]

Earlier in the show, during a discussion with Tim and Vicki, Carol said that her biggest regret was the fact that she had never been able to get Jimmy Stewart on the show as a guest. Tim and the staff set it up, and she had NO idea what they had done,as you can tell from her reaction.

[@SteveChisnall]

which makes it that much MORE heartwarming.

[@Camop-iz9kt]

Would have been fun to see him in some skits.

[@phillipsmom6252]

This is why I had my cable tv shut off. Because there are NO great shows on like this anymore.

[@toniwilson1579]

Me too no cable

[@lizaelliott6862]

Jimmy is the sweetest thing on this earth. I wish I lived in his era 😭💕

[@bentonxavier5094]

same, the time when in films, the acting was taken so much more seriously back then. Today its mainly about stunts, fighting, explosions and cgi

[@Bassman968]

This was incredible the way they pulled it off and stunned her like that...Carol Burnett is a legend, and to see her completely come apart at the sight of her idol, the great Jimmy Stewart, is priceless.

[@marklentine8793]

I was blessed to correspond with Jimmy Stewart 3 times throughout his life. That guy you saw on TV? That was Jimmy Stewart. I miss him

[@PeterG1975]

Carol has just turned 90. Happy birthday with many more birthdays to come.

[@morbius109]

Ah, Jimmy Stewart....here was a real actor, a real talent, a real gentleman and wonderful man. RIP Jimmy, you are still one of my most beloved actors. I want to go back and live in these wonderful years when entertainment was quality and times were better, in spite of their flaws. Plus you have to love Carol's reaction when she sees who it is sitting at that piano. Tim really got one over on her with bringing Jimmy on the show.

[@tonywirth8808]

RIP Brig General James Stewart

[@albertpeterson5585]

Jimmy Stewart: pure class

[@haleyh8817]

This is exactly how I felt meting her last night. I couldn't believe I was able to ask her a question and give her my letter. She's so kind and so caring. I was almost speechless.

[@donnashanklin4993]

Oh I miss Jimmy Stewart!!

[@larrygilbert7273]

As big a star as she was, I loved how she went full-on fangirl.

[@larrytolson4135]

I remember watching this live as a kid. This was definitely a landmark moment in television history.

[@SamSanders072764]

Pure love. Legend to legend.

[@gropenfelt]

A genuine moment of suprise,repect and love.I watched this episode, the night it aired.I have never forgotten it.A rare and special moment between a fan and her idol. lol Love them both,a time long gone.

[@lindashelley3635]

Todd Christopher It's something that you never really think of, that even big stars have their own idols.

[@debbieevans7427]

These times are long time gone. The world has been ruined by Internet, social media etc.

[@danaitz203]

At least we can enjoy the memories like these on KZbin ;)

[@rickmays960]

I still cry everytime. I hear him say, Now,now,now Carol.

[@Cessquill]

The perfect reaction when in the presence of Mr Stewart.

[@MykelLinden]

I can't watch that reveal without a huge smile spreading across my face, hearing Carol's ecstatic scream. :)

[@PippoOfEarth]

Carol is too precious!! There is no show that is on the air today that will ever be good enough for her sophisticated talent.

[@1Cheytown]

You can tell Carol was absolutely stymied by this gesture and the tears were genuine. I felt that same excitement when I saw her speak last night and would have fainted dead away had I had the chance to meet her.

[@daisymay9203]

Now that is how you treat a legend 😅 you emotionally cry on their shoulder and tell them they are the world ahah bless her

[@praguephotog]

That's one of the sweetest things I've ever seen. I can't thank you enough for sharing it.

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

2021 still a hit today.

[@MiltonJenkins]

Saw Jimmy in person in 1989 when he did a rare signing of his book of poems. The line went from Chicago to Milwaukee, I swear. That book is a prized possession.

[@nexttimewelove51]

The most special moment for Carol was this moment with her idol Jimmy Stewart.

[@rebeccahodges836]

I have loved him way back when I was a child and I love her!! I would have been a bubbling mess!

[@lynlee59]

I can't stop crying. Oh Jimmy, I miss you so much.

[@emikiwi]

Seriously, what a sweet man... :)

[@BlackAngus555]

Everytime I see this clip and when they embrace after his performance on the piano, especially hearing her just finally cry as hard as she is, makes me lose it too. She had been probably doing as good as she could to hold her emotions in before they lifted up that wall to reveal Jimmy, but it didn't matter, after all her times and hard work on this show, she deserved to get it all out. God Bless You Carol and Jimmy as well❤️❤️❤️

[@hetaes]

Her response to Jimmy was beautiful. I love it.

[@michellecalling]

I LOVE YOU CAROL BURNETT!! GOD BLESS YOU DEAR LADY!

[@KimberlyM0716]

There will never be another Carol Burnett Show. Timeless...

[@LEIMALOCCA]

awwww she was crying!!!! :))) i love this clip thanks sooo much for posting it!!

[@ericolsen5798]

The staff & cast really put one over on Carol.

[@nexttimewelove51]

I think that was Jimmy's favorite song. I love it, though. I love Jimmy Stewart so much. Carol was shocked to see Jimmy. This was priceless.

[@toniwilson1579]

He once said on a Dean Martin show that he only know 1 song on the piano, they ended up singing that song with Dean while he play it on the piano. That probably why he picked it in such a sweet moment... Another show I just seen on KZbin was when Carol was on the Kennedy center awards that honor Jimmy , Carol honor him with a song ... That to was probably what bought me to here.

[@dq1275]

I started watching the Carol when I was 5 as her show was winding down. The best part was they sucked you into the skits with them so when they broke character which was often, it added to but never diminished the comedy. Carol wanted you to be part of it and it shows. Harvey Korman and Tim Conway were Carol's pillars. I still catch them if I run into a show in rerun.

[@calchick82]

I love this clip and have seen it before and am so glad I got the chance to see it again. It was great to see Carol's true affection for Jimmy Stewart. I got teary-eyed watching it!

[@otisroseboro5613]

R.I.P To A Great Actor James Stewart, Still Miss You Always 😢😢😢

[@jamesniezgoda5454]

I have nevet seen such a great surprise pulled on someone until this one

[@finster196148]

He looked like her dad. Thats why she is so emotional

[@msymsed]

I am SOOOOO in love with Jimmy Stewart! This is one of those perfect moments on television.

[@emikiwi]

Haha I have never been able to hear "You light up my life" since this without cracking up at the memory of Tim in the bath! I love even more an outtake where Carol drops the sponge and then can't keep it together singing with Tim's antics...

[@drewski1535]

This has to be the best final episode of any show ever what a great way to end it by bringing on Carol's idol and seeing that reaction

[@supermom23]

When I’m feeling low I watch this. Because it’s pure joy.

[@Susquehanna80]

What a beautiful TV moment

[@CanyonTide]

They were all pure CLASS! No one will ever come close to Carol and crew!

[@passtheparcel2007]

Gotta be one of the best an funniest comedy shows shown on Ameirican tv in those days..Hilarious, very witty an topical.

[@lindaeasley4336]

Carol once said that her dad reminded her of Jimmy Stewart .Not in appearance , but in personality

[@chrisnzella]

Thanks "General Stewart" for the many years of memories and your service to the country in WWII.

[@colinamor]

Australian listening 🎧🎧🎧 and watching.we did not have this show . James Stewart a legend down under as well. Have a large number of his movies and watch regularly. Favourite movie 🎥🎥 Glen Miller story And western The Man Who Shoot Liberty Valance because it also had equal favourite actor John Wayne can't seperate them as best thanks to Carol .

[@supermom23]

If you live your whole life and just once have someone look at you the way she looks at him, then you've had a successful life.

[@robervar1097]

2 tears never saw this . And same birthday so hits home in a certain way if I were to cross paths .we all have somebody like that , at least I hope . God bless .and God speed

[@angels4bobseger]

Jimmy is my favorite actor and has been for many years. Thank you for sharing

[@lenwelch2195]

He’s always been her hero.

[@MrGoogster]

I met Carol twenty years ago and my wife just met her last year. We were both flabbergasted and star-struck. Difference is, I gibbered like an idiot and that was about it, and my wife got to spend a whole day with her, mostly one-on-one, hanging out and getting to know each other. D’oh!!

[@MrMike77471]

For those of you too young to remember, Carol's reaction is NOT an act. As I recall the story, she had always been a fan of James Stewart and had tried over the years to get him on the show, but it never worked out. Tim was able to sneak him onto the last show, and Carol literally had no idea until the curtain went up. I watched that show faithfully every week, and I was so disappointed when she announced the show was ending. I was 16 when that finale aired. I still miss it. It's one of those special shows that still holds up 40+ years later (like The Dick Van Dyke Show).

[@supermom23]

Yes! And I agree about The Dick Van Dyke Show. Some shows are timelessly funny. I think The Odd Couple is #1 on that list but DVD is #2 definitely

[@maureenjackson2041]

Jimmy was a great actor even a gentleman and Patriot but sadly racist.

[@melindaveirs8673]

If you would like to know more of how Jimmy Stewart affected others, check the TMC interview with Robert Osborne and Kim Novak. Kim, a very vulnerable actress, felt so close and comfortable with Jimmy in "Vertigo" that she says "When I go to heaven the first person I want to see is Jimmy Stewart".

[@lindaeasley5606]

Carol once said that Jimmy Stewart reminded her of her father . I think she meant in personality ,not looks

[@susanwest8239]

I love them all❤ God bless them.😊

[@twolak1972]

Seeing Carol the stalwart professional turn into the giddy schoolgirl when her lifetime Crush is near is so sweet and you can,t ever suspect a set up cuz that scream of pure joy and amazement can,t be put on. This makes me love her even more and JIMMY RIP , Look forward to being your friend one day in heaven

[@SteveStalzle]

One of those that made me laugh until I cried....wow. I saw it when it first aired. Thanks.

[@deborahrotondo7792]

Love Jimmy, what a great guy and actor!

[@moviepotter]

He was a wonderful actor, RIP to Jimmy Stewart, Carol Burnett show was great and funny clean comedy. They have NO shows like that anymore.

[@johnschaefer2238]

I was born in 1958 and our family used to watch Carol every week. One of the best TV shows ever! Looked forward to it b/c you never knew what you were going to see but you knew it was gonna be good and you didn’t want to miss it! I only have 6 words to describe this show “When TV was at its best!” Thank you Carol love you!

[@MsSilentsiren]

I love jimmy Stewart and I love Carol Burnett and this is just like Christmas and New Year's for me, seeing them together. It;s a lovely bit. Thank you.

[@stadleroux]

This probably wouldn't even have happened as recently as back when the clip was originally loaded, but you just know the world ain't what it used to be when someone is singing a song and the automatic subtitler transcribes 'earls' as 'URLs'... 🤔🙄😉

[@bethwalker335]

Love the look on Carol’s face.

[@stevecjazz]

She never took her eyes off of him. What admiration ❤

[@764144344]

Carol was one of the very best of everything entertainment.

[@rustydenison9391]

I miss them both.

[@Mia7189]

I miss shows like this.

[@ln39]

Jimmy Stewart was the best to me . A good man next to my daddy and God the Father , Son and Holy Spirit , He was great .

[@choff56]

When comedy was funny , not mean , vicious, nasty ,political garbage. ,

[@RobQuincyAdams]

You're so right!! Even the political humor back then was good-natured ribbing and not divisive or vitriolic.

[@nikosvault]

Mean , vicious, nasty. Does that remind you of anyone?

[@nicholasl.521]

Absolutely perfect for any compost bin!

[@jad8123]

Carole is stunned and shocked by Stewart’s appearance. Jimmy Stewart is super dapper and good looking here.

[@bethelle9099]

Wonderful moment! Makes me emotional!!!! 💖🤣💖🤣💖🤣💖🤣💖

[@georgekellar7899]

To feel heaven from a hug.

[@clairebunt5887]

Aww wish I could have met him ❤❤❤

[@brendasykes6931]

I Love the way Carol sings Lady is a Tramp

[@nexttimewelove51]

What a wonderful surpise for Carol Burnett and Jimmy Stewart were the greatest. Thanks for posting.

[@kateparkscott9023]

There will Never be another like him he was priceless i love Jimmy Stewart he was a Great Man i loved watching him on the Dean Martin shows and Roasts he always had a good relationship with Dino and said he Loved being on his shows and he was on quite a few shows and roasts a true friendship between them Dean said he was Proud to call him a pal and you can see they were by just watching them together there will Never Ever be anyone to match the Great Jimmy Stewart......

[@lindashelley3635]

kate parkscott He actually sang this same song on one of Deans shows that is available on You tube.

[@KienDLuu]

I died when he caught that fish. LOL

[@BackwardGalaxy]

I'm not crying. You are.

[@davidskaar3232]

Great television moment.