Carol Burnett - The Family: "The Psychiatrist" (Unedited)

[@musicalshowcase1176]

This has serious undertones, very tragic. Made me cry.

[@elizabethflood3612]

Wow... that moment when she said, "I can't say that. Because I'm not okay, and I never liked me." I felt that. That was tragic.

[@prometheusunbound7628]

There is usually a touch of pathos in all the Family sketches. It adds a subtle depth that makes them more than simple comedy.

[@austinedgar7462]

I know I'm pretty randomly asking but does anyone know of a good website to stream new tv shows online?

[@beingdiffrentiscool9393]

Are you okay?

[@photo161]

@@prometheusunbound7628 ..." A touch of pathos..." I'm dumbfounded by your comment. I'd think it more accurate to say, touches of black comedy emerge through this episode of abusive interactions typical of this hateful family.

[@robinredwine1417]

@@beingdiffrentiscool9393 bless them, praise them, let them go 😊

[@SayHelloToOblivion]

Poor Eunice. This literally made me cry. You can see her eyes a bit watery when the psychiatrist was telling her to say "I'm okay. I like me". Carol is an amazing actress. “When confronted with a foe, bless ‘em, praise ‘em, let ‘em go”. I’m gonna have to remember that one.

[@shannondavidson1886]

To be honest she treated her husband horribly. That she is innocent in all this is ridiculous.

[@dy9278]

@@shannondavidson1886 who treated her husband horribly?

[@dy9278]

@Solo female travel Right on!

[@cherylmcelveen2817]

Praise your foe? Why?? Do you know what the definition of foe is???

[@giancarlojacobs9982]

I agree. Eunice is hardly innocent, but the general theme with these family sketches is that Eunice enters into things with the best of pure intentions but she is gradually pushed over the edge by the lack of support from those around her. It's sad that she grew up surrounded by that treatment but what's equally sad is that she drove her husband away by repeating what her mother did/does to her.

[@Skipbo000]

Tragicomedy. Carol Burnett was the master of this rare television genre. Carol liked taking audiences to an extreme comedic high all the way down to tragic sadness - all in 15 minutes.

[@soulonice99]

You can't 'act' this kind of pain ... Burnett is a STAR

[@mikep5335]

She was always better at playing the funny disaffected loser

[@bubgum00]

Obviously you can.

[@joannamilano3542]

Very true, Carol B suffered a lot in her life

[@casandrabarnes]

Eunice is one of the funniest classic characters period. She's also one of the most tragic women characters too. When her husband ran off with the younger waitress, her older son ran off and never came back. Her youngest son went to prison and finally Mama died. She was all alone and it was like a Shakespearean tragedy. Excellent writing.

[@reginagolden3291]

Do anyone's realize Eunice was a fully grown woman still staying with Mama

[@Katiebaby25]

​@@reginagolden3291her mama was staying with her lol

[@Connie-l9u]

Eunice was always married and she never lived with Mama

[@LegionIvory]

This sketch breaks my heart, but it's so necessary. ❤

[@elijahcaver2152]

“I can’t say that. I’m not okay….I never have liked me.” I never thought I’d connect with Eunice so much.

[@MrChoirDirector87]

As hilarious “The Family” skits are, it’s equally heartbreaking. Momma was so manipulative, she crushed Eunice spirit anytime she thought Eunice gained strength to move on with her life. And Eunice was her own worse enemy, she couldn’t just move on with her own life, without momma.

[@MathematicalCowboy]

What's really sad is that in families such as this one, it's the "Eunice type" that ends up caring for Momma during Momma's final years, but of course Momma's property and $$$$$$ end up going to someone else in the family, usually a spoiled, selfish bratty sibling who never did much for the parent in the first place. This is really sad. In a lot of ways, this is like my family. Very destructive. Very manipulative. Very discouraging. Very heartbreaking. It's just sad. Some people are just not cut out for parenthood, but they're dumb enough to go raise kids anyhow. What a shame.

[@Puddycat00]

Momma was right about Eunice. She is a lowlife miserable woman who is one of the worst narcissists I’ve ever seen

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

@@MathematicalCowboy What happened in Momma's life that made her that way? Probably her mother. Or some colossal disappointment.

[@timhenderson5284]

@Douglas Dewit My family to a TEE

[@kimkelly5512]

It's classic comedy!

[@Strwbrryhonibee]

I have a relative that is exactly like Eunice's mother. She's been out of my life for two years and I haven't been happier.

[@sha11235]

That's what you have to do-get rid of these uncle fuckers from your life.

[@Jay-Jones]

Eunice just can't catch a break. As a highly sensitive black sheep who was also criticized by my mother into adulthood, I empathize.

[@lovingmayberry307]

@Soiled Cinder So sorry to hear that! You're OK!! 💞💕❤

[@Jay-Jones]

@Angela Alvarez ty

[@connievino4226]

Me too. I identify.

[@Bloombaby99]

Same here. Black sheeps unite! 💪🏾👏🏾

[@dogscratchedoor]

@Soiled Cinder I feel for you and can relate. I think when a person gets tougher and starts letting it roll off you they stop trying it on.

[@hairyscotman]

some of the best acting you will ever see....just brilliant!!!

[@richardyoung4616]

Comedy doesn't get any better then this, from a long time Mama's Family fan. RIP Ken.

[@kevinc4756]

Carol Burnett and her show was so special to me as a child. I was only 14 when this aired, but I knew it was quality. I can appreciate it so much more now as an adult. She is a stellar actor.

[@jasonhurd4379]

I agree. It's unfortunate that, when the Family sketches were spun off into Mama's Family, the brilliance of the writing and acting degenerated into cartoonish buffoonery. The Family sketches were a high point of television comedy; Mama's Family was not.

[@AmyLSacks]

@@jasonhurd4379 Agreed. I can't stomach *Mama's Family*. It's patronizing and dull as dishwater.

[@jaimemarkin8680]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@glennhoddle10]

The Family sketches were hilarious but I'm sure it hits home for many people suffering like Eunice. If this was real life, Ed leaving her should have been the ultimate wakeup call. Yes , Eunice treated Ed like dirt but she projected onto him all that she received from Mama all her life : verbal abuse , criticism and bullying. *There is only one solution for someone like Eunice : get a job, any job to acquire self esteem and cut off Mama completely from her life. If she has to move away with her kids, so be it. People like Mama will never change as sometimes the most toxic people can be family. A loving family isn't always blood and LIFE IS TOO SHORT NOT TO BE HAPPY.*

[@jenjem5810]

Intense

[@indigothecat]

She had a shotgun marriage to Ed, which was revealed in an earlier sketch. She had just come off of another huge fight with her Mama, who screamed at Eunice to get away from Ed and said he was no longer welcome in their home. Eunice, seeking to have SOME sort of positive validation, then threw herself at Ed who really just wanted to get into her panties anyways (revealed in his behavior as well as another sketch where her highschool friend told her that Ed came after her and other girls, too) After Ed knocked up Eunice, they got married.

[@2ndEndingVintage]

yes/no...the brilliance of the Family skits were - there was NO hero. Ed, Mama, Eunice, they were all dysfunctional, damaged goods (just like we all are, really, eh ?) Some skits would show one behaving badly, one being the sympathetic character. we'd side with The next skit would flip it. I can remember many where Ed was a jerk, many where Eunice was a jerk...even a few where Mama actually showed a brief glimpse of being a caring mother. That was the brilliance of these. No way does any writing today hold a candle to these....

[@indigothecat]

@@2ndEndingVintage There was 1 episode where Ed was revealed to have attempted to cheat on Eunice, but had to settle for a massage parlor. There was another where Eunice revealed that she was hoping to get picked up when she went to a bar with an old friend, but didn't have any luck. In the massage parlor episode, Mama yelled at the 2 of them for thinking they were going to divorce, reminding them that neither was a prize, and both their lives would probably be even worse if they split up. While they did eventually divorce, it was mostly due to Harvey Korman leaving the show.

[@sha11235]

Ed only left because Harvey Korman had left the show. Otherwise he would still be there.

[@Brother_Dre1900]

Carol Burnett should win a Lifetime Emmy, or Lifetime Oscar Award, for her achievements. She is a masterful actor.

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

Actress

[@swissmoon99]

@@MeadeSkeltonMusic they now use the term “actor” for both male and female, probably for about 20 years now.

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

@@swissmoon99 and it's incorrect

[@tarakwannabe675]

@@MeadeSkeltonMusic You would make a good Mama.

[@stressweapons-rl9ym]

Carol Burnett is one of a kind...I love her

[@sahirygnobehi6448]

The Eunice character speaks volumes. I laugh then I get a bit sad during those heartfelt speech. CB knew what she was doing the day she introduced this character for the viewers to watch😊❤✌

[@michaelchaplin2248]

You have to feel sorry for Eunice, she tries so hard and gets such toxic feed back from Momma...

[@a007girl]

Narcissist mothers are soul slayers

[@ladyboywonder9139]

soli Sanchez but Ed was no better. He took mamas side before he would ever support Eunice She would probably have benefited the best by moving out and staying alone

[@reneebraxton1032]

However, Eunice never gave up!!! Never.

[@ladyboywonder9139]

renee braxton It’s kind of like no wonder looking at the environment in which she was Living

[@sdlock83]

Don't forget that Thelma's mother was also verbally and emotionally abusive towards her.

[@saralovelace7219]

Oh, this is *so* sad. As an adult that came from dysfunctional and sometimes toxic family dynamics, and then grew up to become a therapist, I see this from two different angles and both of them are so sad. Seeing Eunice actually *trying* and just being shot down by Mama hurt. Seeing Eunice actually having a breakthrough, I can identify with her elation and with the relief and pride of the therapist with a patient who has just made a huge step... And then to see that unrelentingly torn away by the family member who refuses to change... left me in tears.

[@Palindrome78]

This is profound...Eunice admitting she's not okay and that she has never liked herself and then being told "say you're okay and it will be true." Too often people were told to ignore their problems, that it was "all in their minds," which is why mental health problems were so taboo and why we are now fighting to end the stigma of it. It is okay to not be okay...just know someone cares and to seek help when needed.

[@cynthiadeere7599]

Really portrays how powerful a mother's words are. Words can build up and words can tear down. Two suffering women.....so sad.

[@tulayamalavenapi4028]

The Chinese symbol for TROUBLE is two women under the same roof.

[@AmyLSacks]

@@tulayamalavenapi4028 lol. I wonder if *The Odd Couple* has ever had a production in China.

[@sdlock83]

Thelma's mother was also verbally abusive towards her. But ironically Eunice was close with Grandma Crowley just as Thelma is close to Bubba.

[@juliannehannes11]

They say a mother's words can create a life long personality disorder. 😮

[@lenwelch2195]

The power we give them. No one can make you feel less about yourself without your permission

[@kathydixon3716]

Carol never got near the recognition for her acting that she should have.

[@rmaraist]

Now as a 90-year old woman I've come to realize that the situations displayed were really sad times for anyone who was verbally abused as was Eunice, but it also went two ways. Despite all of that, I loved the show, I suppose, if only to realize how fortunate I was to have grown up in a loving and wonderful family. I will not say that there were no disagreements, but these were few and far between. These re-runs keep me entertained, especially now, since I am self-quarantined because of the coronavirus. Carol Burnett was a wonderful actress; the sitcom of 11 years was wonderful, and at this point I'm not certain if she ever won any awards during its lengthy run. I guess I'll have to start watching re-runs of the re-runs because I've seen them all.

[@karenlbellmont6560]

Only programs keeping me sane.

[@forgottenpalace4472]

Thank you for sharing. 💕

[@Nyquil5]

She won three Golden Globes and three Emmy awards for The Carol Burnett show. In addition, she won dozens of other awards for her work, including a Tony award.

[@lucillebadger6554]

@@Nyquil5 That's what I thought. She was DEFINITELY recognized for her incredible talent; not to mention the movies she made.

[@JoeyGonzalezFineArt]

Carol Burnett is incredible - love her characters. Even now these comic sketches are priceless.

[@DavidRansom]

I have never seen this, which is amazing. This is probably my favorite Eunice skit ever. Heartbreaking, and I just want to hug Eunice.

[@vidform]

THIS HURTS! How could a skit that's supposed to be comedic become so heart-wrenchingly painful to watch? Brilliant.

[@leetylr]

Comedy and tragedy if written right always go well together One foot in the grave series is a prime example.

[@AmyLSacks]

@@leetylr Shakespeare. :)

[@Dion-rz3fz]

If you consider this "heart wrenchingly painful" you are taking this skit WAY WAY to seriously! I'm sure the actors would not even have wanted it to be taken THAT serious. I think they just wanted to give a bit of depth to the character.

[@michaelgrant7322]

ALL "Family" sketches had alot of intentionally realistic and painful underlying stories and emotions involving dysfunctional people in them

[@s.k.1091]

@@Dion-rz3fz well ….. sorry ….. but most feeling people would feel FOR Eunice because it’s quite real what she’s going through.

[@d.johnson1109]

It brought tears to my eyes to hear Eunice say "I'm okay". A hilarious and beautiful sketch.

[@michaelproulx5795]

I know .When she says with tears in her eyes"I can't say that.Because I'm NOT ok.And I never have liked me!"it made me cry.Carol should have won an emmy for playing Eunice.

[@scottw9318]

Mama's glare right after "let's all become aware of our toes" is everything. This scene was amazing.

[@karenlbellmont6560]

Very familiar.

[@lucillebadger6554]

Vicki absolutely came into her own when she took on the Thelma character; certainly got her her own series and brought her even fame.

[@TomLloyd-18]

These "The Family" sketches are pure gold. Most of us can relate in some form or another with bits and pieces . . . and feel good that even our own dysfunctional family isn't THIS bad. But, now - decades later - I also find they help me find empathy for others. For instance I was walking my dog (who is very well behaved) without a leash the other day in the park down the street . . . a lady confronted me in absolute rage: "Don't you know . . . . " Although I instinctively wanted to return the rage . . . I, instead thought . . . I don't know what sorta day this poor woman has had - or - what the hell she has to deal with in her day-to-day life. So . . . I smiled and said . . . "Ya know . . . You're right - have a nice day" and briskly walked on. We never know how many "Eunices" are out there doing their best dealing with life. Perhaps teetering on the edge. We need to be kind to one another.

[@Dion-rz3fz]

Kindness is also keeping a dog on a leash. Your dog may be the sweetest most timid canine around, but that other person walking along has no idea about your dog. Just sees a dog without a leash and the person feels defenseless. So your leash also reassures others. I will not even take walks outside in my neighborhood anymore, because of running across unleashed dogs. Some loose, some with owners. Leash laws NEED to be respected.

[@TomLloyd-18]

@@Dion-rz3fz "Ya know . . . You're right - have a nice day"

[@Dion-rz3fz]

@@TomLloyd-18 HahaHaHa! That was a good one!

[@trinacogitating4532]

Dion has a point. The other person may have been attacked by a dog, or witnessed an attack, & that leaves emotional scars. Just as an example. A few dogs are perfect, off-leash. A fair number aren't self-disciplined enough to be off-leash in public. Unfortunately, that effects the great people who have dogs. Wjich is just to say, if both parties have a little consideration, it can make things better. If you leash your dog for a bit, when asked, you may help someone get over their fear. That could be something to be proud of.

[@SouthernIowaLady]

Telling your child they'll never be anything is one of the worst things you can do as a parent.

[@SouthernIowaLady]

@TCL true.

[@jeffreylorien6687]

@TCL the extreme might be worse, in fact

[@DanielSelk]

That and cussing at them I consider to be abuse.

[@crimsonrose5594]

So true. It's cruel and thoughtless to tell that to a child.

[@tulayamalavenapi4028]

I know that first hand. Besides never receiving a hug, never being told "I love you" and watching my 2 other sisters get all the attention and all they wanted shopping (myself allowed only experiencing "window shopping", I stressed the most trying to get acceptance or even acknowledgement that my dreams were valuable. Some have dream parents, like a beautiful dream catcher, I had dream smasher parents. The finale was being tossed out of the house in to the street penniless because I had refused to eat red meat (or any animal flesh) or processed food that Mom cooked. I wanted to cook my own vegetable/rice diet (for better health). It's awful.

[@weslee5621]

Eunice was really deep and a special character that you feel so sorry for.

[@jeremymlad]

These have all been so sad, but I appreciate seeing them. I think I saw a sketch or two when I was small, and liked the antics, but looking at them now as an adult I can see some really deep stuff going on. I feel for Eunice, I want her to succeed in life. Seems to me like she's a nice lady who just wants certain things, and is surrounded by people who are too dumb or mean or selfish to give her any support. It kind of breaks my heart, even though I know these are supposed to be comedy sketches.

[@richardpodnar5039]

It's true. There is some residual effect of these comedy sketches when one starts to think about the implications of the really deep stuff going on.

[@tulayamalavenapi4028]

Wow.... These shows were Mom's favorites and since she had total control of the TV, we kids were not allowed to watch any shows except Captain Kangaroo IF WE FINISHED OUR CHORES on a Saturday. 🤢😶 I think she got more ideas of how to intimidate, and insult me constantly from this TV.... But she had naturally a cruel streak, and was my worst nightmare. I didn't have any idea what other children's parents who were good were like. It's been a learning experience.

[@QueenOfTheNorth65]

I completely agree. I was a child when these first aired, and the meaning behind these sketches went right over my head at the time. But seeing them as an adult is heartbreaking, touching, and darkly funny.

[@bladeowens]

The skits are based off Carol’s childhood trauma

[@55hivealive3]

Its...a...comedy...show...featuring... skits...GROW UP

[@TEDDYBEARTOWN1111]

This was so excellent! It had me in tears of laughter and tears of sorrow for many of us whom have endured similar experiences. These characters are true to form in many of our lives. Great acting to the ten's!

[@Poetic717]

I totally understand her in more ways than one I’m learning to detach Thankyou Miss Burnett for being relatable ❤

[@2ToyBoys]

The last one, well, on the CBS at least. These are the best quality you can get on KZbin! Fantastic! Do em all!

[@SkittleKicksPlays]

In all the times I've seen the reruns, this was one I never saw. The chemistry Carol and Vicki had was truly magical and they just know how to tug the heart strings.

[@Msdollfacecouture]

WOW... As an adult seeing this... Whole tears to my eyes... TV was definitely Raw back then...

[@MsSavagechef]

Carol Burnett is a brilliant actress. I just about cried when she said "I'm not okay and I've never liked myself" (sic)

[@claybyrd4943]

I never realized how sad these sketches really were . laughing through tears sometimes keeps you from truly healing

[@sarahm5936]

I didn't like these sketches when I was a kid, due to being extremely sensitive and feeling all the characters were suffering. I never enjoyed watching dysfunctional families on sitcoms. Probably, mostly though, because it hit too close to home. As an adult, I can particularly appreciate this. It's brilliant.

[@nwdixieboy]

Mama's Family was spun from this but was totally different. It was sweet and homey and funny. This was of course funny but made us look at ourselves and our pain as well. It was some of the best TV of that period. I didn't come from this type of home but you knew if was reality for many many people.

[@PaulaDickens-lr5sj]

I've never seen these bittersweet episodes. Mama's Family reruns have beautiful memories for me...at 71. But I'd never watched one of these and was quite surprised by the heartaches portrayed in them. I will focus on my toes with great mindfulness when down , under, barely hanging on..🦋🕊

[@thibodeaux99]

I love these episodes but I have to space them out to watch - just too raw to watch them back to back. Such talent!

[@manofmanyinterests]

I agree. There is a lot of dramatic reality in these sketches.

[@2ndEndingVintage]

Me too. I love the Family sketches... but you are right....gotta leave a few days between viewing 'em, there's too much stuff which cuts way too close...for everybody, I'd imagine. That is why they were so brilliant.

[@s.k.1091]

Oh yeah -- quite raw if you tune out the laugh track. Lotta times It’s heartbreaking more than funny

[@gbrumburgh]

The absolute brilliance of the writing and the taut, acrid performances of two truly dysfunctional relatives delivered here highlight this alternately hysterical and poignant segment of Eunice and Mama. Carol Burnett is a comedic legend, of course, but seeing the comedy growth of Vicki Lawrence over the years on the Burnett show is a real revelation. From her meek image as a shy kid sister type in the beginning to this scathing portrayal of Mama shows the daunting rise of her own comedy star that led to her own spin-off series. Brava all around!

[@markschildberg1667]

A nod to the insightful, deeply affecting writing by Dick Clair and Jenna McMahon, who took Carol’s pain and turned it into something remarkable.

[@bunkyman8097]

I do everything for everybody and everybody treats me like dirt-- the story of eunice's life. Poor thing...I always feel such empathy for her.

[@sanobermalhotra6307]

With a parent like "Mama", most of us would be climbing up the wall!!!

[@nadyarossi5102]

Schizophrenagenic mother.

[@maryroller4417]

Yes I did!

[@RoccoLove-l9q]

Yup. But still I can't help but love Mama

[@jw6948]

This made me tear up. Poor Eunice.

[@BrokamaGay]

I wish Eunice could have broken what seems like an endless cycle of abuse. Mama's mother probably put her down so she raised her kids the same way. Eunice grew up and internalized that hatred. She never finished anything cause she didn't think she could cause she never got support from her family. It becomes a self fulfilling prophecy. "You'll never amount to nothing" because you're always told you are nothing. Thank you again LAtvFAN for uploading these clips I've never seen before. I never thought Eunice was so complex.

[@BrokamaGay]

I just read this will be your last upload for The Family. I was just getting used to these daily uploads. Thanks again and hope we get more some day ♥️

[@ajtmaestro]

Absolutely. We see a glimpse of the relationship between overly critical Mama Crowley and Thelma in the Mama’s Family episode, “My Mama, Myself.”

[@sdlock83]

Ironically it was Thelma (Mama) that finally broke the cycle when she finally confronted her own mother's ghost, and defied her by selling her brooch.

[@BrokamaGay]

@@ajtmaestro and mama's birthday season 2, both are some if my favorites. Grandma Crowley was so bitter about everything 😆

[@jonnaking3054]

@@BrokamaGay I think it would have been good if Carol Burnett had played Mama's mother

[@thestumpavarieteeshow]

The psychiatrist is the same guy years later as a patient in golden girls who loves fire and asks Dorothy for a match lol

[@RoccoLove-l9q]

U must be a die hard fan because I knew that the moment I saw him too, it was a Christmas episode on GG your describing where the Santa held a fake gun .. big-time fan of both shows too😊

[@thestumpavarieteeshow]

@@RoccoLove-l9q I am lol I watch so many TV movies and shows and see they use same actors in so many shows. Remember candy, the stewardess from golden girls that says "sit down Missy this isn't the Copa cabana" Lol omg she was used so many times for many parts! I'm lol in real time right now lol

[@RoccoLove-l9q]

@@thestumpavarieteeshow yes I remember that "candy" episode. She was in alote. I see many of them older shows and see alote of the same actors playing different roles. All in the family, Maude, Mama's Family etc

[@nomessnostress]

Oh yeah 😂

[@ceilconstante7813]

Thank you! Just as funny as it was 40 years ago! This was a great episode.

[@garyc39]

You know you are crazy when you make the psychiatrist crazy.

[@hankaustin7091]

LOL for sure!

[@Perfectpearl]

6:28 7:45😂😂😂😂

[@kaorujustice2590]

I’ve been watching a few of these and I feel really bad for Eunice. I mean she’s just as toxic as every other person of her environment, but at least she tries, she really tries to make things better for everyone and all of them just keep steppin’ on her. I couldn’t even take a single laugh during this one. I just really wish she could drop Mama at Ellen’s house with no announcement and run away out the town to never have to see them again. I really wish she could save herself, cause boy, this always leaves me feeling hopeless.

[@indigothecat]

As Eunice would put it, nothing she ever does is good enough, whether it's her cleaning, cooking, or her "performance as a snowflake." She can jive with criticism for awhile, but getting constantly picked at causes her to lash out, and then the rest of the family feels re-justified in their criticism because they use her fits as an excuse.

[@jeffreylorien6687]

@@indigothecat classic family dynamic. They step on your toes and when you finally retaliate, you're the asshole/crazy person

[@elletrev8687]

Kaoru Justice Yes Yes 👍🏻..Drop that old biddie at Ellen’s and Do t look back.

[@susanstancliff2937]

This is so true to life that it can hurt. It’s also true to life that there are people,professionals and hope in God that get us above and beyond being hopeless. Like the counselor says, we have to help ourselves.One tiny step at a time,turns into miles as we go!❤️🙏Not easy but not impossible either. I always think it’s amazing that all the hero’s in the Bible aren’t the most handsome,or beautiful, strongest or smartest……the hero’s and heroines are the ones who started out one step at a time…….sometimes crying all the way…..but they made it!

[@dabnisbrickey6527]

@@jeffreylorien6687 I relate so Much to Eunice it’s not even funny

[@RaphaelGama]

What a good writing and a masterclass on comedy and tragedy so beautifully mixed by the outstanding Carol Burnett

[@tsnovak20]

this made me feel so sorry for Eunice

[@ToOpen6seven]

TS Novak Yes I even cried! I saw myself and my family in this skiit.

[@barbarat5729]

It should have. This was hilarious when I was a teenager. As an adult I realized how abused she actually was.

[@soniarosado4656]

Hey so. I did find the show funny. but as I got older. it. is. not. so. funny. to. be. second .all. the. time. Wow. did not see it. before. Dame. 😪😉

[@Styler212]

So often in these sketches reality hits home.While being hilarious -they speak truth to what members of the human family undergoes because of love for each other.

[@patriciamartinez5836]

A great character. Just love her. Lots of shows with Eunice just flew by. We love Carol Burnette💖

[@adamjam9541]

Hardest thing to admit there is a little Eunice in all of us

[@AmyLSacks]

Right. We all have dreams that didn't pan out. The trick is not to become a prisoner to them. Find something new that's within your grasp. Work for it, and treasure what you have, and *can* do successfully.

[@williammcghee863]

This sketch has to be one of the greatest episodes of sketch comedy on Television. The talent behind this episode of the Family, my god, just incredible. What every therapist wants to say to most of his or her recalcitrant, emotionally immature patients, and that's just the beginning.

[@grapplergirl10]

Aww poor Eunice. I just want to give her a hug on this one.

[@Perfectpearl]

Especially at 16:28😢

[@nina1522]

"I'm not okay. I never have liked me." Ugh, I felt that ☹😢

[@Perfectpearl]

13:44

[@pam1574]

Poor Eunice. 😕. Yes, I and so many of us loved these skits. But the truth of the matter is that they certainly had a toxic relationship.

[@ariesgirl9592]

Eunice was always my favorite character on this show. She kept me cracking up!!!

[@amyw595]

I'm supposed to be laughing not crying!!!

[@scottgrunow5201]

Superb acting

[@reginakeller3038]

If anyone who is a fan of Carol, but hasn't read her autobiography of her growing up years, I highly recommend it...One More Time, Random House, 1986.

[@ricedcauli6029]

"I'm NOT okay, I never have liked me." 😭😭😭😭

[@tsnovak20]

this hit hard

[@lauraalt7863]

I wish I could give her a hug 😢

[@dhoerst]

I strongly understand how she feels

[@lauraalt7863]

@dhoerst me too 😂we have too start loving our selfs 😘💞🌹

[@MS-lq2oq]

That's just like me.

[@queenfedorathemagnificent]

When he said "say it and it'll be true; I promise you Eunice" was the most sincere thing I've ever heard on tv.

[@karenlbellmont6560]

Oh! I had same in ACOA counselor. When I found out he was counseling women in parking lot at a bar/dance location for free; I shut him down.

[@ThatBlackPiano]

As soon as the lights come up on the psychiatrist I’m always like, “Wait! Ain’t that the pyromaniac from Golden Girls?!” 😅

[@RoccoLove-l9q]

Yup it definitely is. It was a Christmas episode on GG

[@eduardo_corrochio]

Wonderful stuff. This series of sketches never stagnated. It evolved. Thanks so very much for these Family sketches you've shared here. It means a great deal. Sorry there won't be any more but I respect what you said above.

[@AmberBootheCat]

My mother had a hard life, and she was wonderful most of the time. But she did have a habit of criticizing her children. I finally said to her, "Mom, you're suppose to lift your children up, not bring them down." She didn't know what to say.

[@natebarger7482]

I have known people like Mama all my life. They want to do and say whatever they want. And when you stand your ground they can't handle it. And they accuse you of having a bad temper and attitude. But they claim they never did or said anything wrong.

[@tulayamalavenapi4028]

Spot on. My mother was my worst nightmare. Funny enough, these skits were dear to her heart, as I suppose she got lots of tips of how to oppress me. I didn't have a clue what it felt like to get hugged, or encouraged. She didn't once say "I love you." She was expert at sarcastic remarks and making sure my dreams would not see the light of day. I didn't realize there could be good parents, and still feel completely awkward in the midst of normal healthy loving family atmosphere. (AND I WASN'T ALLOWED TO WATCH ANY TV.....)

[@gailbrooks4883]

Thelma Harper is my mother. Some of these episodes make me wince.

[@natebarger7482]

@@gailbrooks4883 yes some episodes are painful to watch. It's sad that people grow up in this type of life.

[@Reshme77]

Soml

[@laurenceshtull6777]

There Narcissists

[@loripolston6695]

He liked to light matches in Golden Girls. Lol

[@zimjun7]

THAT'S why he looked familiar! Thanks!

[@leejganderson7827]

🔥💥🔥💥🔥💥🔥 I just wrote that at Bea Arthur's character...Christmas special lol!!!! 🔥💥🔥💥🔥💥🔥

[@MS-lq2oq]

Oh yeah.....I'd forgotten about that!

[@keithmccaslyn2527]

Exactly !! He was 'the patient' that time! Ha!!

[@nyakimovich]

😁

[@jonathanmarkbotterell1926]

...... beautifully written and so true of many. Those who hurt you most, tend to love you the most. Too much of our lives are spent worrying about what others are thinking of you. The human disease. 😎☯️🌱

[@annazaman9657]

Eunice was the most tragic character that ever appeared in a comedy

[@2ndEndingVintage]

Interesting observation...very true, in a way. I'd go further and say a THREE of the Family meet that description. That was the brilliance of the skits. One skit you'd sympathize for one, the next, it'd flip. This was incredible writing, it really was. Buoyed by superb acting.

[@tonysam3869]

I laughed as a child but as an adult I'm thinking damn that's my ex relationship. I feel you Eunice, trust me.

[@nicolemcdaniels1087]

That was powerful and happens in a lot of families. We need shows like this back on TV. I have laughed my butt off

[@diannashuster5594]

Never saw this one. I really felt sorry for Eunice here.

[@englishincontext4025]

Watching these episodes I understand why Burnett had such a long and successful career. Despite the grotesque characters she plays she remains vulnerable ... and it communicates to the audience. Beneath the superficial humour there is pathos and great acting. Such a talent.

[@jerseygirl8036]

AS I SEE IT, Eunice's problems stem from a selfish, domineering, uncaring mother who favored one daughter over the other. JMO you should never do that children - each child is different and special in their own way. Had Eunice been loved and cherished like her sister, she would have grown up with confidence and happiness, instead of insecurities and depression. JMO

[@AccessoriesAddict5528]

So hard to believe Vicky was a young lady playing Mama!! 🤣🤣

[@lawrencecarr4973]

I know lol

[@Perfectpearl]

Right. When I found that out 😮😮😮wow

[@virginia9620]

Beautiful betrayal of how dysfunctional families are in 'real time' . Eunice is trying to feel okay in spite of her mother's horrid nagging on past wrongs. Mama has decided life is suffering and she isn't afraid to tell everyone about their faults. Eunice had a dream but Mama inflicted doubt and fear into who Eunice was as human being. So sad, glad Carol broke out of the cycle... sadly two of her daughters got into the Hollywood drug culture. Today they are all drug free, Carried died of cancer another hard hit, but the two younger sisters have found careers in the music business. Thank you Carol for sharing and honoring your past.

[@pianoman551000]

A comedy skit filled with sadness and darkness....poor Eunice.

[@aDogNamedHandsome]

Eunice. Always hilarious. Always heart-breaking.

[@bobbieandrews7032]

All of the cast was so wonderful and very funny and loved by us all 😅

[@paboy2727]

Very heartbreaking when she says she not ok I suffer from depression and I know the feeling

[@CharleysWorlds]

I always loved Mama's Family. I just recently found The Family sketches that include much more Eunice. I have realized in my family I am Eunice. Mama really was a bully. That is my story.

[@RicardoCastanos-d1j]

I sensed a lot of pain in Eunice's character in this scketch. That is the magic of acting. Eventhough is a comedy, you can still feel the tragedy.

[@henrybusjahn5788]

this had to be very real for carol burnett her own mother treated her similarly

[@barbraseville8984]

In her book, she said she based Eunice on her own mother. She said her mom was frustrated, angry, and unhappy bc she never caught a break and never had any dreams come true. So sad. :-/

[@ToOpen6seven]

Barbra Seville wow I didn’t know this. Very sad indeed.

[@tulayamalavenapi4028]

We have alot to be grateful for when it comes to this astonishingly talented, generous and benevolent actress, Carol Burnett.... Thanks.

[@m.e.d.7997]

Thank you for remembering the date. I remember it well. Sad night.

[@twc8356]

Mama’s last line “you’ll never amount to nothin” was especially cruel

[@399wnka]

Meanwhile, that's actually Mama. A bitter-old widow whose own children avoid her like the plague.

[@ToscanaFirenze]

Mama was always especially cruel to Eunice. No wonder Eunice never finished anything and had no self esteem. Mama was always the first to belittle her and cut her down. Eunice just needed encouragement and backbone enough to walk away from her toxic relationship with her mother. Mama’s old hateful ass needed to be carted to an old folks home.

[@goodintentions1302]

"You always get good jobs and people like you. I just don't understand it." Said after years of being told you're stupid and ugly, nobody will ever love you if you can't do better than that. It surely wasn't a comedy...

[@jonnaking3054]

If Ellen hadn't married rich, what the hell would she be?

[@crimsonrose5594]

@@ToscanaFirenze Mama was a complete jerk. My dad was the same way.

[@kimberlykim1265]

Watching these is more heartbreaking than funny. I separated myself from my Momma. We haven't spoken in 7 years and my stress levels have dropped and Im a happier person. Poor Eunice.

[@bejoyful]

Thank you for these enjoyable videos that reflect on many of us.

[@ddmck1972]

You wanted to dislike Eunice, but in the end, much of it was Mama, who made her into what she became. Ed leaving her did not do much good for her either.

[@viewfromeastnwest]

Very tragic and hilarious at the same time. Powerful acting.

[@yrandyc11]

The irony here. The guy that plays the psychiatrist actually guest starred on Golden Girls as a patient visiting the grief counselor that Rose Nylund (Betty White) also known as Ellen Harper Jackson from these Family sketches and the original 1984 NBC first run of Mama’s Family worked for. He was the patient that hilariously asked Dorothy for a match, then lit it, and asked” Have you ever really looked at fire, can you imagine how much damage it can do if it got in the wrong hands?” 😂😂😂😂 sending Dorothy running to Rose to hurry up so they can leave for their Christmas vacations. Golden Girls began airing after NBC cancelled Mama’s Family after 2 seasons, leaving Betty unable to return full time for the highly successful 1986-1990 first run syndication of Mama’s Family save for 1 guest episode in season 3, where Ellen was essentially Phillip in the Family Sketch of going into surgery for a “minor” surgery and having the family visit and make it a disaster

[@judydeangelo8885]

The psychiatrist will need a psychiatrist by the time he's done, LOL. But poor Eunice couldn't do anything right in her mama's eyes. That was a big part of the issue.

[@m.e.d.7997]

I was so sad when the last episode aired with good reason.

[@trapey]

I remember watching this as a kid and thinking what a witch Momma was to say those things to her own daughter.

[@newhorizonsintuitiveguidance]

Although this was a skit and performed decades ago this is real life for some people before then on up to now! It's heartbreaking to see however, if anyone is living with a toxic person like this family or otherwise it is crucial they separate before ending up on the news. I tried making peace with family members like this several years back. Our relationships were no so bitter but I knew we could be better and closer so I did nice things for them, gave them nice gifts bought and handmade and even wrote them long personal letters one Christmas to "mend fences" as the old folks would say. Sad to say non of this melted their icy hearts so the only thing I could do is let them be. Bless them and only talk to them when necessary and holidays. I've made peace with this knowing I went above and beyond to make things better for us all. The way it is now is at lest better that than the drama and arguing since we can't be close and in harmony. So in this skit Carol should have been determine to get a job. It would make her feel better about herself and stronger. And she should have found another home for her mother. It's not the way it should be but the best way for both. Again, so they don't end up on the news. I know I have peace of mind and in my life now. Thank God!

[@sdcollins6544]

My 76 ye old mother behaves nearly the same. She ruined my life and my sister's too with her horrible words.

[@KingofgraceSARA]

Jesus loves you, sister. Call on Him!

[@mendezinatorful]

CAROL BURNETT will alwaze be my memory of growing up as a child, when back in da day, your lucky to have atleast one channel at times,, shit I never had a color TV till was all grown up and out of the MARINES!!! 1975

[@jonathanjackson9208]

Poor Eunice. Momma is just so damn difficult!

[@rubyhenderson1393]

People who have been inflicted with pain and never took a stand against it even as a child growing up become that child that was knocked down by that bully and they haven't gotten up yet and so its hurting them on the inside and they become angry and bitter and then they inflict others