Carol Burnett Show - The Family: "Mama's Birthday" (Uncut)

The Family (Mama, Eunice, and Ed) celebrate Mama's birthday. It's a nice evening until "perfect" Ellen makes a surprise visit. Betty White's first appearance as Ellen. Unedited as it originally aired on 11/25/75.

[@novasite7795]

I have an aunt like Ellen. Cheerful smile followed by back handed compliments every time she opens her mouth. Thank God we only see her once a year.

[@zyxzyx3030]

Ya I don't like Ellen's character.

[@melaninsmithxx5414]

And I'd be lobbing those backhanded compliments right back to her. 🎾

[@ericrivera8410]

I had an aunt like Eunice I dreaded playing board games with her

[@rogerrendzak8055]

You know the old saying: "You can pick your friends, but you can never pick, your family"!!! This show (at least for me), always comes to mind 😁!!!

[@oldmoviesinbwwithsubtitles3501]

😂😂😂😂😂👍

[@SummerRain368]

I have over 100 channels and here I am watching KZbin videos of The Carol Burnett Show because there’s nothing on that even comes close to this nowadays. Carol is pure comic genius! Thank you for posting.

[@tgd9477]

You win best comment...soooo true.

[@Lifewithlisalove]

SummerRain368 exactly. Pure raw unedited timeless Carol Burnett comedy

[@catherinethunder7504]

NGD I love The Carol Burnett Show and I am going. To subscribe toKZbin Videos in order to enjoy a much happier time. Thanks. for the memories. Catherine Thunder

[@reneebraxton1032]

Amen

[@goddessallurera3240]

I know that's right! I grew up watching these episodes and 45 years later I'm still watching them! Some one commented that they felt rather sad for Eunice. I didn't feel sad for Eunice until after her Mom died she thought Ed wanted to get back with her and because of her low self esteem and genuine help for others; she did not even get to go with her brother Phillip to New York and she really wanted to go to see new places and enjoy life's true blessings.

[@geraldn.6871]

Wow, these skits were deeper than I remembered as a child.

[@NoBullsh_t]

Yeah this shit raw..

[@lucythomas7402]

so true

[@jvick87]

It’s amazing how believable Vicki Lawrence is as Mama at such a young age.

[@marciphillips8682]

Omgosh right...I watched this as a kid and my kids watch with me my son bought the whole collection on DVD lol now I'm getting the grandkids watching it

[@odalisgonzalez6875]

She did the mannerisms & speech of an older woman very accurately.

[@NoBullsh_t]

I was probably 4 when I watched this, never knew til now how young she really was lol..

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

​@@marciphillips8682 I was a 70s kid too. I'm so glad I never had children. Family life never appealed to me, probably because of these shows 😂

[@Jenni_H]

Its amazing how much her n Carol actually look alike

[@nolagospeltracts8264]

Eunice Higgins is one of the best television characters of all time.

[@christhompson9486]

I don't know, I always loved her as Sue Ann.

[@AwesomeAlexAdam]

NOLA GospelTracts Agreed! No one comes close. No Chris, Not even Sue Ann Nivens.

[@angelmarino7431]

NOLA GospelTracts Carol Burnett was a natural thats for sure and so funny 😂

[@lavalampluva55401]

When Eunice got the crazy eyes you know it was about to get good!

[@m.e.d.7997]

@@christhompson9486 Eunice is played by Carol Burnett

[@GregWatson-wb8yd]

Thank goodness Carol and Vicki are still with us.

[@onewomanandsomesongs]

Eunice is the poster girl for all those women with favored sisters.

[@fleurelise997]

Betty White and Carol Burnett are just chewing through the scenery here. More acting talent in this episode than ten Oscar winning movies together!

[@zyxzyx3030]

And Vicki Lawrence?

[@NazarethHill]

@@zyxzyx3030 that's right

[@NazarethHill]

That's right . Miss these types of shows

[@cynthiaquinn590]

@@zyxzyx3030 if you look close Vicky Lawrence has a ghostly shadow behind her😱 I had heard that set was haunted

[@magneticfavor9500]

So true

[@DougerSR]

Totally “Team Eunice” on this one!!!!

[@africamoore2527]

Me too!!! Bless her heart! She really tried to make the day special for mama.

[@ericrivera8410]

Her cake looked yummy.

[@markxxx21]

I love how Ed is so proud of his gifts and his ability to get discounts.

[@kipphenderson9802]

🤣🤣🤣

[@scootergurl48]

Why doesn't Eunice just run away from home? LOL

[@ericrivera8410]

He would have done better if he gave Mama a Japanese rabbit trap.

[@samueltaylor9254]

@@ericrivera8410 lol true probably didn't want to spend the money. Lol

[@isabelbeckerman9226]

Oh yes, Markxxx. The perfect birthday gift one gotta have is a fly swatter. I found one at the Dollar General just the other day for a phenomenal price of $1.00.

[@dickiegreenleaf750]

Mama's family is one of the only shows that makes me laugh out loud still 40 years later.

[@davidarmitage289]

Well said ! Same here

[@tourynfox5643]

All in the Family and Mama's Family: Eternal Comedy Gold and Clean Content. Love Married with Children too! I own each series ❤

[@peternighswander9629]

The look on Ed’s face when Ellen says “be a bush if you can’t be a tree” is priceless

[@GirlStories1365]

There is something about these comedy sketches with Eunice and Mamma that touches on a sadness at the same time . How many of us are there that have known the deep despair and anger from trying to please someone that never will be pleased no matter how hard you may try .

[@rhsharp]

Regarding this particular sketch: This was very sad and disturbing. Brilliantly written, acted,and directed…and I don’t like watching it. It’s really psychodrama for the writers. The talented Betty White’s character is downright hateful, as is Mama. I much preferred the earlier sketches of “The Family,” such as the three of them playing Sorry, or when Alan Alda, Tommy Smothers, and Roddy McDowell played Eunice’s brothers. Those sketches were funny. But then “The Family” took a dark turn that I detested. Thank goodness they lightened it up again when it morphed into Mama’s Family.

[@katee8147]

Yup

[@elizabethk6658]

Amen!

[@jackieblue787]

@@rhsharp You're right. My estranged sister is a sociopath, clinically diagnosed.

[@matthewkoch6937]

@@rhsharp I agree. It's very reminiscent of the ugly arguments in "Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte." Every word is dripping with resentment and cruelty. Betty White's Ellen character is horrid and bitchy, and Mama is unbelievably insensitive. I kept expecting Eunice to shove the cake in either woman's face.

[@MrRibby88]

I used to watch Ed, Momma, and Eunice skits with my parents when I was a young kid in the 1970s. We all laughed and laughed, especially at Eunice when she got upset. Both of my parents have passed, but I can't help but feel like they are laughing right along with me by my side as I watch these today.

[@yvellebradley2502]

That’s lovely. Know exactly what you mean.❤️📺

[@bunnicula38]

These shows were dysfunctional, not funny.

[@carfarts]

@@bunnicula38 You have ZERO taste and prb everything offends u!!🤣🤣

[@bunnicula38]

@@carfarts LOL!! Nah - just every character played by Betty White and Thelma . Okay! Everything offends me! LOL!

[@ericrivera8410]

@@bunnicula38 then don't watch it Karen you bitter bitch

[@welllivedlife-desireeg2804]

As a child this was so hilarious. As an adult I can see how dysfunctional it is but the acting is amazing and the skit is entertaining. RIP Betty White.

[@cheriantwine5531]

This family however fictional was so like my own family. Only this family was funny

[@juliannehannes11]

Same

[@djuanbenjamin9149]

Me too, I’m 44 and remember watching along with my mom…damn time flies. You’re right, as a youngin you don’t pick up on the underlying deep familial issues.

[@hollyschaefer2896]

Agree . I was thinking the same thing !

[@Kurt77777]

April 26, 2023, Happy 90th Birthday Carol Burnett!! ♥️♥️

[@katryan889]

Betty White is an ABSOLUTE QUEEN!! She'll never be surpassed. Her talents knew NO BOUNDS.

[@taylormoses5884]

Betty White was stone fox in her young years

[@ruibento9840]

Betty White an American princess like many others

[@kaybee4132]

❤

[@rachelbraak1272]

Harvey Korman's expressions are priceless 😂 his mouth full of cake when Eunice said "You took the only man I ever loved".

[@mikebooth5942]

Wrong line 😬

[@garydeblasio8810]

Epitome of class and taste.

[@kipphenderson9802]

🤣🤣🤣

[@joeschsuster4804]

Agree! Ha!

[@ericrivera8410]

He looked hurt and confused...Duke Reeves must have been a hunk.

[@MiZZLiLMOMMA2123]

Watching this and remembering the beautiful Betty White. Passed away today at the age of 99, 17 days before her 100th birthday. May she Rest In Peace. ♥️😭

[@lauriejohnstone8217]

Poor Eunice. She is so justified in telling those two women off. They treat her terribly

[@latoshaadams6963]

Yes

[@mia795]

I love how Eunice tries to stay up and happy despite being constantly put down by everyone.

[@ericrivera8410]

She tried so hard to make it a nice birthday for mama.

[@kellychuba]

in-law drama is cutting. Eunice is the real villain.

[@BryantBrothers-gm1qx]

Felt bad for her a few times ..despite the laughs..I felt sorry for her sometimes

[@michaelmcknight8419]

The eternal optimist. Nothing wrong with that. The “sunny” side of the street

[@rjam1974]

@@kellychuba Ellen was forever dealing with Eunice issues which she had little to do with it. Eunice just had envy that she spread to everyone else lol

[@mjc42701]

I think the main reason Mama's familly was so well liked, is that so many can relate to it.

[@zeusmasterson4117]

mjc 427 You would have to have a black heart not to find charm in this gem.

[@mjc42701]

@@zeusmasterson4117 I loved it and all of Mama's Family skits and series.

[@photo161]

And that', however true it may be, is a scary thought...

[@cookiecuteasapuppy1008]

Yes.. I love watching Mamas family 💕💝💗💝💕

[@margaretyork3548]

And how! I believe the best kind of comedy relates to the masses. We would watch Carol Burnett, Flip Wilson, Maude, All in the Family, Good Times, The Jeffersons,etc.

[@FedericoT69]

These three talented ladies are all alive as of Jan 2020

[@zeusmasterson4117]

Blanche Dubouis Betty White’s name popped up on a news alert on my phone a while back. My heart stopped before I realized she had received an award.

[@byronp2311]

@@zeusmasterson4117 She's still fighting monstrous alligators, I think.

[@jamiedale5785]

FACTS

[@jamesamick2945]

They oughta come together one more time as these characters.

[@beverlyboo9075]

That's because laughter is medicine.

[@sylvianolastname6606]

"Oh what the heck! I'm half lit already! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@deegold3791]

Carol burnett here is oscar winning performance in my eyes. Her anger is so justifiable and delivered on cue...amazing acting !

[@dougmacqueen1679]

@@goldenblue2208 Wow thanks for pointing that out. Ellen.

[@Hervinbalfour]

@@dougmacqueen1679 😂😂😂😂😂

[@DCell1961]

I love watching her acting when she has no lines. The way she looks at people as if she is actually feeling what is going on. Truly something an actor is born with, not taught.

[@lindawhite6266]

@Dbo83 you

[@stevenwarner8135]

It would be an Emmy as this was TV...but yes, all of them are brilliant as is the writing...something that does not exist on TV anymore...

[@axljones4426]

Betty had great comedic timing, was excellent in everything she played in. She will be be missed. :(

[@michael91411]

did you ever see "The Lost Valentine" ?

[@LordPrometheous]

I just listened to her latest audiobook that I bought the day she died. She spoke about comedic timing, and how important it is, how being slightly off can ruin a scene. This episode was a masterful performance.

[@thestones8022]

@@michael91411 6 rooms river view too.

[@kirstenroberts2123]

No

[@saramartinez1296]

Ellen is just a narracist I hace 2 sisters Luke this ivstay far away from them I'm not trying to be in drama

[@randystroder7676]

RIP. Betty White. She would have been 100 January 17 2022.

[@Dennisanyone-]

Four comic geniuses. Pure and simple.

[@patszer8314]

Carol Burnett was amazing as Eunice. Her facial expressions could be hilarious, poignant, and pitifully sad. What an actress! ❤

[@cariannette1]

Harvey Korman was a great comedic and character actor! He could do Southern accents, German, Brittish! Just a great talent! Miss him so!

[@seanpowell1661]

I loved him as the voice of Gazzo on The Flintstones. He would crack me up calling Fred and Barney "dumb-dumbs"

[@ladyd6545]

@@seanpowell1661 Never realized that was him...I Learn something new everyday..

[@deemaverick987]

This must be is trailer park trash accent?

[@davidstinson5095]

Kazoo too voice

[@patricksaxon3983]

I loved him as Mother Marcus Marian in As the stomach turns.

[@foxyc3202]

Betty White has been beautiful all her life ❤

[@Chris_Troxler]

Agreed!

[@jarednil69]

It's amazing how much dialogue they had to recall for these extensive monologues!! They were all truly quality stage actors!🤗

[@jonnaking3054]

The live shows had a lot of cuts in them and re-does.... They showed some of the final show uncut and it had many "stops and re-starts"

[@jeffreygoebel5539]

Absolutely incredible!

[@lasuvidaboy]

Exactly. Betty White was also a stage actress and was trained to memorize dialogue.

[@duncanidaho1806]

They use cue cards. They also do practice runs.

[@Breeze0911]

The beautiful Lady Betty White here as Ellenand such a pleasure. Just went to the Father Christmas Eve. 👏

[@danielswartz1656]

This is the beginning of my next 70 years. I turned 70 at 10:31 this morning! No turning back NOW!

[@paulasuniverse5029]

This is actually some tremendous acting and the family dynamic / writing is sad but very believable.

[@brianwalter8152]

Hello 👋🏻 nice to meet you Paula, hope you’re safe and well?

[@susannelson8000]

Whoever wrote these skits had to have met my family of origin. My sister was a Eunice.

[@JamieKitchens6]

Betty White in her prime, but then again she is always in her prime.

[@zeusmasterson4117]

Jamie Kitchens She really is. She is the only celebrity that if I were to meet, I couldn’t keep it together. I would probably cry and embarrass everyone involved.

[@Portugal2025]

I would melt down if I met her too

[@jmnny85]

So true! 👍🙂

[@filmmekker]

She really is a great actress.

[@certifiedyaminspector-dadd6224]

LOL she was in her 50's on this show

[@cindytreme]

I've watched it soooo many times, I've lost count. I laugh just as hard.

[@davidarmitage289]

Same here. Absolute GOLD

[@MrMenefrego1]

Like my late mother used to say after watching this show, "It's just like real life: everything starts out okay in the beginning, but then after a while, everybody's trying to kill each other!" RIP, Mom, you are missed. ❤

[@reneebraxton1032]

I was bullied in elementary school. Looking forward to "The Carol Burnett Show" got me through the week. Saturday nights were very Special!❤ Thanks Carol & Company.

[@brianwalter8152]

Hello 👋🏻 nice to meet you Renee, hope you’re safe and well?

[@carollewis3912]

I was bullied in elementary school too.

[@jonnaking3054]

Actually I was as well, and sorta adopted the "Eunice type personality" as a defense. I could use many insults I heard from Mama's Family and other similar shows... and most kids had no idea what I was talking about... I got in trouble for calling a girl a "tramp" because I heard Mama call Naomi that lol

[@samueltaylor9254]

Those kids who bullied yall probably had a life like Eunice.

[@carollewis3912]

@@samueltaylor9254 I thought at the time that their lives were close to perfect but I talked to a couple of them later and you're right. I was wrong. One was being sexually abused by her stepfather and another was verbally abusive to quite a few people. A teacher had heard about her reputation and disliked her for it. I made it through the storm. I know there is a God. Dear God I'm here!

[@nlee4566]

Rip Betty White. She always been good at playing any role she was given.

[@wms72]

I'm 68 years old and can finally laugh at this without being traumatized by reliving my own dysfunctional family.

[@100lamadrina8]

I remember watching this as a kid. She would start thev show with questions from the audience. I remember a guy stood up and said, " Can you stop doing Moma's Family? they remind me too much of mt family and I just want to enjoy the show." I never forgot that all those years.

[@susanwansley7950]

Yes but at 64 I can also finally cry at it. Lol

[@auntiem71]

When I watched it as a child I liked the comedy as an adult imo Mom was full of vitriol towards Eunice.Loved Ellen who could care less about her . Ed was unlearned . I too have family members like this if I never see them again it will be too soon.

[@robinmitchell6701]

What's Dysfunctional LOL😂

[@FuHackers-wx9lq]

Dysfunctional family? Is there any other kind? 🤷

[@vixsev]

Carol Burnett's silent reactions are priceless acting masterpieces.

[@ceasarandrepont5331]

Look how beautiful Betty White was in this performance. Now, she has just turned 98 years of age and still going strong!!

[@tonynegron1927]

Yes. Happy 98th Betty! 📺 We love everybody here.

[@isisatlantis3168]

❤️❤️❤️ We love Betty!

[@blueshow4491]

J.A. 263737668 can’t believe that is Betty!! She was and still is beautiful 😍😍😍

[@tiffanyhart1702]

She is so Classically Beautiful

[@mjc42701]

Don't forget Carol Burnett, I loved her as a child and even more so when I was old enough to understand the adult side of her comedy.

[@AlexanderNevermind888]

Rest in Peace Betty White, who passed away at some point last night. She was a true icon. Her SNL performance was legendary.

[@vanessaboyd3798]

That show was hilarious BETTY WHITE 🤣miss her already 😌🌺🦋

[@Retroearthling]

she's still alive. the democrats are doing this. They are trying to distract from Trump's come back. Evil people.

[@tphillips37]

I tried to watch her SNL show today but it was just awful. She was the only one who was funny and I swear I could see her looking at the others with a look of "How the hell are these morons on TV?" more than once.

[@Dogcatlover2432]

Her SNL was not legendary. Sad if her whole career is whiddled down to that.

[@martinphilip8998]

@@Dogcatlover2432 Thanks. She had a wide range and a long reign. She’s a rare comedian that bridged so many generations. I look at Tony Bennet in the same way. I’m so glad another generation recognized his charm and let him sing on. My sister, a flight attendant, did an impression of Joan Rivers, while wearing River’s coat. Joan didn’t see it, fortunately.

[@thewayuwearurhat1751]

"Eunice shut the hell up." That was my favorite line. 🤣 I was just a kid back then. But it cracked up. I use to walk around repeating all the time. 😂

[@isabelporras7220]

Ellen may be prettier and better at spelling but Eunice has the biggest heart...

[@sharksport01]

Agree. Betty definitely played the pretentious superficial bitch part really well though. Better than any role I've ever seen her do. " And you thought that was fried chicken we ate that night, Eunice!"

[@ericrivera8410]

And a bigger mouth especially when she plays board games.

[@mjc42701]

Don't forget Carol Burnett, I loved her as a child and even more so when I was old enough to understand the adult side of her comedy.

[@brianwalter8152]

Hello 👋🏻 nice to meet you, hope you’re safe and well?

[@mikebooth5942]

Carol 😜

[@michellebilodeau3882]

Vicky played mama perfectly!

[@GoodVibesNewlevel2023]

Sadly this dysfunction is an honest reflection of many families today. A parent favoring one child over the other. Sibling rivalry. Rebound love. Yelling. Threats. Unappreciation. They were on to something. RIP to Betty White who always new how to bring it, along with Carol Burnett. ❤️

[@warp9p659]

Rest in Peace Betty White. She played Ellen to perfection on these Family skits and later on Mama's Family. Betty will be remembered forever!

[@rebeccajones4stories]

On “Mama’s Family,” I think it funny that Betty White and Rue McClanahan played niece and aunt, then later, roommates on Golden Girls.

[@breckrichardson390]

And Rue and Bea, best friends on Maude

[@StephEWaterstram]

@@breckrichardson390 Rue was Franny on this.

[@gfortune1491]

Betty White's character, "Ellen" on this show truly shows her talent. It's hard to believe that she also played "Sue Ann" on the "Mary Tyler Moore" show! They're so different!

[@jonnaking3054]

@@gfortune1491 I thought Sue Ann and Ellen were quite similar....Rose was totally different

[@steppbrotha]

Carol is nailing Eunice! Her laughter her sadness....it's a COMPLETE character and as an actor I'm learning so much from her...from everyone actually in The Family

[@linsioux217]

Carol said "Mama's Family" was a lot like her life growing up.

[@tomitstube]

carol is brilliant as eunice, you should see all of them.

[@movierun]

So true. Carol is not only a brilliant comedienne but a great comic actress. Harvey Korman, of course, and Vickie Lawrence too - very good character acting. Many of the great comics were not necessarily good comic actors. Jackie Gleason was another great comic actor.

[@judithshannon1787]

Tarot by janine

[@lapacesiaconvoi]

betty's white adorable dimples while she's being mean ♥

[@shannonsmith2642]

This was the greatest show back in the 80’s. The comedic timing was everything!

[@savedbyhisgrace7573]

This was late 70s .. not 80s

[@shannonsmith2642]

@@savedbyhisgrace7573 hmm, I wouldn’t have been old enough in the 70’s but remember watching. Google says 83-90 the show was on air.

[@telubrico]

This episode actually aired Nov. 22, 1975

[@debbietoornman5780]

It started on the Carol Burnett Show which ended in 1978.

[@lennellwaltonboxer]

I think you were thinking Mama’s Family. It’s a spin off.

[@D.I.V.A.Journey3758]

I grew up on "Mama's Family"😂😂😂😂😂 Great times!

[@routeman680]

I love the exaggerated Southern accents, and there is so much in this sketch, humour, pathos, anger. Just brilliant.

[@brianwalter8152]

Hello 👋🏻 nice to meet you, hope you’re safe and well?

[@ericrivera8410]

I read that originally they tried the sketches without the accent and it was sad not funny

[@janemarinelli2838]

These shows take me out of my troubles and make me laugh🤣

[@AmyLSacks]

Heck, yeah. My family and I had our share of squabbles but nothing this baroque.

[@LaughingLaughs88]

I can watch Mama’s Family all day and all night!! I love Mama!!

[@buixrule]

All my years of growing up and seeing Betty White all I thought was there's and older lady. Now that I'm almost 60, I look at this video and think, damn, she is a good looking woman!

[@doobej9558]

Betty White has been on TV since it started and has never been off. Can't think of anybody else who fits that category.

[@rebetisrebetis4416]

@@gregjurek5623 it’s been 30 plus years with no Lucille on TV. It’s really only Betty , can’t think of anyone else who’s been on tv this long.

[@tphillips37]

@@gregjurek5623 Betty's career is longer than Lucy's.

[@smb6566]

Dick Van Dyke

[@snagfree]

Popped up in my feed today. RIP Betty. So many people are mourning tonight.

[@byronsenior6499]

I really love Ed, he seems genuinely happy despite his lot in life unlike the other three.

[@xletragedyx]

Ed is tacky, though. Spoiling surprises and bragging about how much money he saved on people's gifts. That's so embarrassing

[@djervalevy9784]

​@@xletragedyx You sound as snotty and uptight as Ellen and more miserable than Eunice.

[@roccocatalano1773]

Love mama's family, Eunice is great but Vicki Lawrence is amazing with the character of "Mama" unbelievable, I dont think anyone could do what Vicki does..♥️

[@ericrivera8410]

I always wanted act as a kid I wrote Vicki lawrece staying that I'd love be on stage with all of them she sent me a photostill of her self signed autographed wishing me luck I taped it on my wall and months later got a small part in a German movie .

[@garnetjohnson763]

​@@ericrivera8410that's fantastic!

[@laurenchristianna2092]

​@@ericrivera8410 That photo acted as a vision board It seems!

[@Tinkalink]

I was watching this when I found out the news. R.I.P. Betty White... A legend amongst Legends

[@VolumedMusicMan]

I love these actors. What talent! RIP Harvey Korman

[@sha11235]

It's Korman.

[@catlover34fl]

Betty White could play any role handed to her. She was also a beautiful woman.

[@tomekaminorpharmdrph.9908]

Betty White Rest In Peace. She was a true legend and will be missed. This was one of my favorite episodes growing up. She is just gorgeous on this episode and many more that followed.

[@cocophillips9251]

Actually Betty White looked better in her 50's and 60's then when she was young

[@healthotherthings7684]

She not' dead white hats rescued her

[@diannashuster5594]

Eunice "you took the only man I ever loved"! The look on Ed's face. 🤣

[@okiebrave1932]

and then she says look at what I am stuck with. Poor Ed..no respect.

[@dschoenewald7320]

Hilarious!

[@AmyLSacks]

@@okiebrave1932 He was a terrible husband and father, though. That marriage failed because both of them had real problems.

[@redrooster1908]

"Luuuuuuuuuved"

[@ericrivera8410]

Looked like a sounded boy

[@Marchant2]

These shows are extremely well-written.

[@zeusmasterson4117]

Marchant2 They really hold up. I thought Friends was funny when it aired. I tried to watch a few weeks ago, and it is AWFUL. So cringeworthy. Golden Girls and Mama’s Family, which are even older, still seem fresh and funny.

[@DVD927]

Some were written by Steve Martin!

[@redrooster1908]

Blinged out fly swatter verses a mink stole fur wrap as gifts. LOL

[@ericrivera8410]

@@redrooster1908 he was so proud of finding it in discount

[@ChildofGodforevr]

“Well sheesh Eunice, it’s been over 15 yrs, I’m sure that big ole fly is dead by now” I haven’t laughed so hard in a while . Thank you for uploading this epic episode

[@carolynsalsberry8419]

Oh my!! I just saw my Mother's turquoise fridge. She painted the kitchen a tangerine and the appliances were turquoise. She loved colors.

[@nathanfitzgerald6651]

RIP to Betty White, America's ultimate funny grandma!

[@valeriefolse9452]

Funny you say that, all my memories of these shows are tied up to my loving grandma who passed away in January...

[@willedpower3291]

Betty White is an incredible actress.

[@mr.snippy]

I came to watch Betty White but oh my, miss Carol Burnett had me holding my breath when she went on that rant. I felt all that anger as if they had wronged ME lol. Such talented and hilarious women.

[@AmyLSacks]

They all had such remarkable chemistry, bolstered by top-tier writing.

[@ginamicheleellihdavis4735]

Mama was the culprit!

[@paula4518]

this show was so funny

[@Lolly1122dooda]

Gosh, that was downright painful. Very hard to watch. Reminded me of something that would have been written by Tennessee Williams. I don’t know how they delivered every line, live, so perfectly. Amazing talent all around. Incredible, and that’s what made it so painful for a viewer who came from the same kind of family.

[@KenNickels]

All these skits start out innocently enough. But by the end they turn into Tennessee Williams melodramas. Haha!

[@lenieadolphson6776]

I know, Mama was a piece of work and there are so many people like Mama, Explains dysfunction

[@kallen868]

👍👍😂

[@betterthanemril988]

“Be a bush if you can’t be a tree” yeah I’m gonna save that shade for a later use 😂

[@djm4854]

I'm a young person born generations from her, and yet she still had a remarkable impact on my life. Her presence in Golden Girls was something that saw me through a lot of dark times in my youth, giving her gift for infectious laughter and light-hearted charm. She was a true gem, and I hear an even more delightful and dazzling soul off-screen. She will be so greatly missed, but her legend lives on in her film and the many lives she touched. Love you, Betty.

[@scottjenkins9251]

I grew up on this show. Hits different now. RIP Betty White

[@leavesthemstanding.firstna7677]

This skit is brilliant and so relatable.😬😁Many of us,have family members like this.

[@jawant6039]

I remember watching old episodes of this when I was in high school in 1998 and having a crush on Mama because of the necklace...something about that necklace was sexy to me on her white skin. I think that is when I developed a deep crush on white women.

[@bonniemagaddino651]

I always sympathize with Eunice she couldn’t do anything right Ellen could do no wrong😘😘

[@brianwalter8152]

Hello 👋🏻 nice to meet you bonnie, hope you’re safe and well?

[@taylordowning2533]

I could too

[@melaniebrown768]

Lots of laughter and lessons available on these shows. And reminds me how life, while crazy sometimes, was still good and right. Not like these days.

[@Mark72672]

The good old days, Melanie. 🙂

[@cheypam]

I really love this guest appearance by Betty White! She was always so very beautiful! 💜 Rest in paradise Betty 🕊

[@williamscarter3991]

Hello how are you doing today over there now I hope you have a wonderful day today.

[@nathanbarger3449]

She had a good heart in real life. She loved animals. She did her best to help them.

[@brendafizer6444]

REST IN PEACE, BETTY WHITE... 01/17/1922-12/31/2021

[@sahirygnobehi6448]

As a child watching this rerun, I did laugh at the accent and crazy antics. Now as an adult. You see how painful the reality is. Too many of us have felt the same way. Being less favored while the other sibling is loved more😳😳

[@Meme-ql8qt]

Exactly! I thought it was mean…..even though it just a show……..

[@carolyncollinge1514]

The big sister stealing her dolls and whatever she wanted. I could relate to Eunice's anger. Yes all too true real life stuff.

[@donniehagy5125]

Preach my dear; preach. Lived it most of my life.

[@trixistrongbow3899]

OMG! This is still funny after all these years! Thanks for posting :)

[@desertrain4026]

17 minutes and 33 seconds! The comedy today couldn’t last that long on their best day! This was the golden age/era of comedy! Nobody did it better!

[@donnamiller5222]

Eunice was right Ellen rarely came by and Mama was ungrateful

[@moonpleiades99]

Donna Miller it’s horrible. So true to life in many aspects.

[@JuicedUpLemon]

My mom is this way with her oldest daughter who is 32 years old, unemployed with a 5 year old daughter whom all stay with her. It's a really unhealthy relationship.

[@reneedillard7511]

@@JuicedUpLemon thats how my family treats me...like Eunice

[@melanieblackelk4252]

@@reneedillard7511 I'm so sorry about that!😥

[@sydneyprescott3374]

A lot of families are like this, there will be a sibling that does everything for their mom and the sibling that never comes to visit will be the favorite

[@ceeceesrevenge33]

it never gets old it's still funny in 2020!! 34 people have no sense of humor.

[@chellym9335]

Love this episode!

[@davidscoggin6523]

Yes or it hits too close to home.

[@AwesomeAlexAdam]

MBVlove31 Like Good Music. These are TIMELESS

[@stephaniekern603]

Betty White was a true icon and rare gem in the acting industry. Her whit and humor will greatly be missed. Rest In Peace, our truly wonderful lady.

[@ClellBiggs]

lol, Poor Eunice. She tries so hard to make everyone happy and at every turn they use the kind things she does to put her down. The fact that her gift was inviting Ellen over despite her dislike for her completely flew over Mama's head.

[@sha11235]

It does seem like Mama likes Ellen more than Eunice. She doesn't put down Ellen about small matters.

[@BrunetteOnTheCouch]

Mama likes all the other kids better because they're 'successful' (i.e. got some money, moved elsewhere) in her eyes. Mama sees in Eunice everything she doesn't like about herself and how her life turned out so Eunice gets the brunt of it. They both didn't get the life they really wanted and settled for men that impregnated them. They're 'stuck' in that town and miserable.

[@toyamartin169]

​@BrunetteOnTheCouch wow the way you put it makes sense.

[@1BeautifullyBlessed]

😢

[@caroly.reinoehl882]

I’m so grateful you allow us to have all these laughs without a price tag Thank you.

[@superczech69]

So much talent on that stage. Loved them as a kid, still do.

[@redrooster1908]

Vicky's Mama character is great. A 22 year old, specs and no make up and the wig. Whaa laa

[@goldenboy5500]

3 of the greatest women in comedy

[@swtv1754]

I know she only guest stared on the Carol Burnett Show, but her Ellin character always seemed like she was one of the regulars. RIP Betty White!

[@flowercityvlogs1459]

Aww Betty. How comforting to watch this. She was indeed a legendary icon. 🙏🏼

[@jaymesguy239]

"I still got some of that dried-out pot roast stuck in mah throat!" Thelma just couldn't resist needling Eunice at every opportunity, showing how she contributed heavily, if not entirely, to the formation of Eunice's character and neuroses as an adult. Just brilliant that they were able to do that in a sketch comedy routine, time after time. I can only now truly appreciate the talent of the writers and performers of this skit.

[@brianwalter8152]

Hello 👋🏻 nice to meet you Jaymes, hope you’re safe and well?

[@mpscorporation6874]

From what I understand, much of the material for The Family came from Carol Burnett's experience with her own mother.

[@bouffant-girl]

I love Thelma ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 I want ♥️ 😋 😍 to be just like 👍 Thelma when I grow ♥️ up!

[@RAW-zz7gt]

So long for now, sweet Betty. See you on the other side. 12-31-21. 😭💔🕊

[@Decgyrrl]

RIP Betty White, Harvey Korman & Tim Conway. What an ensemble cast of comedians. My parents & I certainly enjoyed ur show. I can still hear my dad, LOL at some of ur skits, especially this one.

[@user-ky2sn8nw2i]

While I cried my heart out when my momma died, Betty White was a close second!

[@jprz13]

Every Sunday the line up 60 minutes,Hawaii 5 oh,all in the family,the Jeffersons,the Carol Burnet show classic CBS

[@chick-fil-agal2264]

Yep,the grand ol days

[@thehashearthasheart7146]

i think the Carol Burnett show aired on Saturday nights. Not sure about All in the Family. The others you mentioned were on Sunday nights.

[@montyb10009]

@@thehashearthasheart7146 Yep! Saturday night! 10pm Eastern. My younger sister and I would be right in front of the TV.

[@thehashearthasheart7146]

@fresh B I also love Sammy Davis Jr. as well

[@patty-cf7jj]

I remember All in the Family and Carol Burnett on Saturday nights. Then All in the Family switched to Sundays. Carol Burnett was on after The Mary Tyler Moore and The Bob Newhart Shows.

[@davidcampbell1899]

That whole crew are first class comic actors. Hard to find that kind of talent these days

[@brianwalter8152]

Hello 👋🏻 nice to meet you David, hope you’re safe and well?

[@luxvella1598]

Betty White was fire!! ❤❤🔥🔥🔥

[@stevendaniels8652]

For 53, betty white was gorgeous. Its sad she is gone, but she lived a long and fulfilling life! She became so popular amongst the new generation of comedians. Did i mention she was gorgeous?!

[@cecigrant]

I really liked the Carol Burnett show, All regulars and guests did a phenomenal job