Carol + 2
| Carol + 2 | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Variety |
| Written by | Nat Hiken |
| Directed by | Marc Breaux |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Bob Banner |
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| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Bob Banner Associates |
| Distributor | CBS Television Distribution |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBS |
| Picture format | Black-and-white |
| Audio format | Monaural |
| Original release | March 22, 1966 |
Carol + 2 was the title of the second of a multi-year series of television variety specials starring Carol Burnett, aired on the CBS Television network in the United States between 1962 and 1989. The first special was aired in 1962, featuring Burnett and Julie Andrews. On March 22, 1966, Carol + 2 aired, in which Carol was joined by actor Zero Mostel and comedian and all-around entertainer Lucille Ball.[1]
Cast
- Carol Burnett as Herself / Various Characters
- Lucille Ball as Herself / Various Characters
- Zero Mostel as Himself / Various Characters
Production
The variety / sketch comedy was directed by Marc Breaux.[1]
Release
On March 22, 1966, Carol + 2 aired on CBS. The variety / sketch comedy was such a critical and ratings success that CBS rebroadcast it on January 15, 1967. Carol + 2 was released on DVD on May 17. 2016.[2] In April 2016, MeTV broadcast the special for the first time in 50 years.[3]
References
Notes
1 A complete listing of the specials can be found with Burnett's other television work under Carol Burnett. Data is from Carol Burnett: The Special Years (CBS, 1994).
Citations
- ↑ "Carol + 2". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ↑ "Carol + 2: The Original Queens of Comedy (DVD)". Fairfax, Virginia and New York City: Time Life and WEA. May 17, 2016. ASIN B01DPLS7HS. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ↑ MeTV staff (April 11, 2016). "FORGOTTEN COMEDY SPECIAL WITH CAROL BURNETT AND LUCILLE BALL IS GIVEN NEW LIFE". MeTV. Chicago: Weigel Broadcasting. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
External links
- Carol + 2 at the Internet Movie Database