he was a true patriot. we will keep going until we find howard hughes. >> nothing bothered these marines. they waited five hours in the sea of mud for the show. with an audience like that, you really have to go to work. >> i had a great arrival. i stepped off the plane and disappeared. >> no one has been more beloved by more generations. >> if i could just find some way to get him on the couch. [laughter] announcer: introducing "thanks for the memories," the bob hope specials, exclusively from time life. a brand-new collection for the whole family to enjoy together. >> ♪ thanks for the memories of our camaraderie at work and on the team and all the years of our careers that you played straight for me i thank you so much ♪ >> how do you like that? stabbed with my own theme song. announcer: the most inspiring. bob: look at those cats up there. hey, you all! announcer: hilarious. >> what a terrible way to go. i still have eight jokes left. [laughter] announcer: star-studded shows. >> you are adorable! [laughter] >> pardon me, can i speak to my girl? announcer: from america's all-time favorite funnyman. bob: that was some spicy meatballs. [laughter] >> who are you? >> i am santa claus. ho, ho, ho. >> and i'm the jolly green giant. ho, ho, ho. >> really? congratulations. you make a wonderful little french pea. announcer: from his earliest appearances -- to his 90th birthday special. >> i'm honored to be a part of bob's 90th birthday celebration. i usually celebrate your birthdays quietly at home with my family. announcer: there was no one bob hope could not crack up. bob: i will now make a 21-inch incision. >> 21 inch? bob: would you care for the center cut? [laughter] >> he kept our troops smiling overseas. bob: each year when we make these trips, we try to bring you a glamorous star from back home. this year, we hit the jackpot. miss ann-margret. announcer: he kept our hearts warm at home. >> julie garland! >> ♪ somewhere over the rainbow ♪ [applause] bob: thanks, judy! announcer: he could sing. bob: ♪ won't you come home, bill bailey? ♪ announcer: he could dance. >> do you sing? >> no. >> do you tell jokes? >> no. >> do you dance? announcer: and he loved to laugh, especially at himself. >> how could you ever have married her? >> well, it was a mistake. i proposed during a power failure. >> and you've had one ever since. [laughter] announcer: so, get ready to be amused and amazed. fall in love all over again with comedy's commander-in-chief. >> mr. bob hope. announcer: bob hope was a true american legend. we all knew his voice, his jokes. bob: in 25 years, i have never missed a show because of illness. no matter how sick nbc gets of me, i show up. announcer: his nose. >> i thought i had a funny face. >> those beautiful eyes. >> your eyes are nice. >> and that cute little turned up nose. [laughter] >> my nose turns up. >> yes, eventually. >> i'm always glad to be next to you because you make my nose look small. >> wait a minute. announcer: the biggest stars were his closest friends. making them laugh was his favorite pastime. >> i don't know what i am doing here, bob. i can't sing and i can't dance. >> just stand there. they'll do the singing and dancing. announcer: bob's specials were truly a who's who of hollywood. at home or abroad, the stars came out for bob. >> bob is one of my closest friends. i would say he is one of the funniest comedians in the world. >> come on. that's not true, you are the funniest comedian in the world. >> i stand corrected. [laughter] announcer: jack benny, danny thomas, george burns. >> ♪ hats, canes trunks, trains that's the way it was in vaudeville ♪ announcer: milton berle, barbra streisand, lucille ball. >> if you couldn't do comedy, what would you like to do? >> if i couldn't do comedy -- probably what you do. announcer: bob newhart, phyllis diller, and of course bing crosby. he and bing didn't need to be on the road to have a good time. >> i can't believe this. a devout coward like you. aren't you afraid of rats? >> why should i be? i made six road pictures with one. announcer: america has always loved bob hope and we always will. >> i just want to say we are in beautiful thailand, where in october you get the monsoons and in december you get me. [laughter] >> quite simply, the world has been a happier place and a better place because bob hope is in it. >> i am going to blow your brains out. [laughter] [applause] announcer: introducing "thanks for the memories," a brand-new collection exclusively from time life. >> bob, i have a confession to make. >> speak, my son. >> i like you. i really do. >> i just wish you hadn't said that. you just killed 48 jokes. announcer: 10 dvds of bob's beloved iconic tv specials, including hours and hours of rare gems that haven't been seen since their original broadcast. >> ♪ the lady's in love with you ♪ [applause] announcer: now, for the first time, they are here in one exclusive historic collection. >> thank you! thank you! announcer: the hilarious comedy special. >> don't just stand there. put the trash out. >> my darling, i'd love to, but she's your friend. announcer: the legendary christmas shows. bob: now i've got santa claus and you'll never get him back. bob: why am i always laughing instead of the audience? [laughter] announcer: and 40 years of bob entertaining our troops. >> oh, nurse? where is my faithful old nurse? [laughter] >> here i am, juliet! >> oh, my faithful nurse. [laughter] >> you know, this isn't such a bad part. >> always near when i need thee. >> i'll never get an oscar, but who cares. announcer: each show is full of laughing, dancing, and unforgettable music. bob: one of the most exciting new talents of our time, barbra streisand. barbra streisand: ♪ anyplace i hang my hat is home ♪ announcer: call or go online to order "thanks for the memories" on 10 dvds for five payments of $19.99. bob: you like that? announcer: you will get the legendary comedy and variety specials, plus rare historic clip like bob's first televised special. >> television. well, he finally got me. announcer: his first show in color. >> hey, bing, it's me, i'm here. announcer: hilarious bloopers. >> i'm ernie. >> i'm confused because i didn't see it, sorry. [laughter] [applause] >> i've got one eye and it was looking the other way. announcer: laughing with the presidents. bob: mr. president, with all the traveling and all the work you've done, you look just great. >> bob, you look great, too. together: i hope i look that good when i'm your age. [laughter] announcer: and exclusive extras, like bob's memories of world war ii. >> this is bob "command performance" hope telling each nazi who was in russia today that crimea doesn't pay. announcer: plus, call in the next 18 minutes and we will send you a free bonus dvd of bob being fully roasted by dean martin and friends. >> i am sure you will hear some wonderful things said about bob, but not from me. announcer: and that's not all. you'll also receive this beautiful 32-page memory book filled with photos and stories honoring bob's incredible career. bob: thank you, america. you are on the best page of my memory book. announcer: and we are so convinced you will love "thanks for the memories," we will ship it for free. your satisfaction is guaranteed. if you don't absolutely love this historic collection, we will refund your purchase price, no questions asked. "thanks for the memories" is an incredible value. >> there is a lot of tv worth watching. announcer: 23 classic shows plus exclusive extras on 11 dvds. that is over 24 hours of comedy, music, and stars. plus the collectible memory book, all for just five payments of $19.99. and we'll ship it for free. >> i was hoping you would say that. announcer: this is the most complete collection of bob hope specials ever available, and you won't find it in stores. you can only find it right here with this exclusive tv offer. >> you know your seams are crooked? >> that shows how much you know. i'm not wearing stockings. announcer: order now. >> ♪ a man dressed in khakis you may think i'm a bit wacky why don't you get back in the sacky? there's room for two your nose and you ♪ >> the image of bob hope is a sight that is indelibly etched in the conscience of millions of our citizens who went to war to preserve this nation of ours. bob: and they want to surrender over there. announcer: he was a tv star, a movie star, a standup comic, and vaudeville veteran, but bob won america's heart by bringing christmas cheer to our boys overseas. bob: here i am to share christmas with you. i bet some of you guys were afraid you wouldn't have a turkey. announcer: from world war ii. bob: i just want you boys to see what you are fighting for. announcer: to korea. bob: this is a first in television, and i can't tell you how happy we are to be here. announcer: from vietnam. >> i have never seen so many interesting faces. what were they in civilian life? >> happy. announcer: to desert storm. >> are you ready? >> yeah! announcer: bob always put on an unforgettable show for the troops. >> why would a man like this come all this way voluntarily on christmas day to be here with us? maybe he's committed a crime in the united states, or -- [laughter] >> or maybe he is just some kind of a nut. >> thank you very much. happy to be here. thailand. greenland. tokyo, japan. england. crete. where are we? oh, yeah. here we are -- okinawa. danang. i love coming here. it's always a blast. if i mispronounce it, i'm through. here we are in guam. wonderful to be working in the middle of the south china sea. this joint is real nice. it is christmas day in vietnam. the guys here don't ask for much in vietnam. it is said you are thrilled if you just wake up christmas morning here. [laughter] announcer: the wars changed, the times changed, but wherever the action was, bob was there. >> those hours? >> you know this isn't such a bad part? what the hell is all that firing over there? general, would you call off the war while we are on? i don't know what you guys did to be here, but let that be a lesson to you. i understand the enemy is all around. so, please laugh it up. you wouldn't want them to think we have a morale problem, would you? announcer: he always brought along his best jokes. >> i forgot to burn my draft card and here i am. announcer: his best friends. >> doctor, we are waiting in the operating room. announcer: and some special guests he knew would lift their spirits. >> hi, boys. >> i know about your glamour girls you took on all the other trips. raquel welch. romy schneider. ann-margret at okinawa airbase. gee, you really lead an exciting life. bob: i don't know, when you've seen one airbase, you've seen them all. [laughter] >> is ann-margret one name or two? >> i spell ann-margret with a hyphen. >> i spell it with an exclamation point. >> how do you like our flight in the states? >> a few days ago i was in hollywood, doing love scenes with dean martin and jimmy stewart, and now here i am with you. bob: how lucky can one girl get? [laughter] [applause] >> ♪ thanks from america to all our men in blue our boys in khaki, too our tough marines, our coast guard, our army nurses, true we thank you so much ♪ >> as somebody who has worn the uniform of this country, i thank you for being who you are. >> hey, bob, i'm really enjoying myself. >> not yet, you are still standing. announcer: introducing "thanks for the memories," a brand-new collection exclusively from time-life. >> who are you? >> what's the difference? kiss me. announcer: 10 dvds of bob's beloved iconic tv specials. including hours and hours of rare gems that have not been seen since the original broadcast. >> i'm just one of those very strong-willed people who cannot stay hypnotized. bob: a stronger mind just takes longer. i'm not expecting this to be a snap. [laughter] announcer: and now, for the first time, they are all here in one exclusive, historic collection. >> isn't that marvelous? announcer: the hilarious comedy specials. >> what kind of a bird are you anyway? >> well -- [laughter] announcer: the legendary christmas shows. >> ♪ and have yourself a merry little christmas now ♪ announcer: and 40 years of bob entertaining our troops. >> we can do anything you can do. show him, raquel. >> i am very happy to be here with you tourists. say, what part of miami is this? announcer: each show is full of laughter, dancing, and unforgettable music. >> ladies and gentlemen, the carpenters. >> ♪ talking it over just the two of us working together day-to-day ♪ announcer: so call or go online to order "thanks for the memories" on 10 dvds for five payments of $19.99. >> tell me more. announcer: you will get the legendary comedy and variety specials, plus rare historic clips like bob's first televised special. >> me love you, moon face. >> me love you, too, mon cherie amor. announcer: his first show in color. >> this is the first time i have tried to be funny and gorgeous too. announcer: hilarious bloopers. bob: who is this great leader who is about to -- [laughter] announcer: laughing with the presidents. >> which way is the golf course? announcer: and exclusive extras, like "shanks for the memories." >> please don't shoot me in the balls. announcer: plus, call in the next 10 minutes and we will send you a free bonus dvd of bob being fully roasted by dean martin and his friends. president reagan: bob would do well in politics. he certainly has to be one of the most familiar faces in america. he has entertained over 10 million troops, been seen by more than a hundred million tv viewers. and if you throw in the 27 people who have seen his movies, you have a pretty sizable constituency. [laughter] announcer: and that's not all. you'll also receive this 32-page memory book, filled with photos more than a hundred million tv viewers. and stories honoring bob's incredible career. >> we will see you home, god bless you. [applause] announcer: and we are so convinced you will love "thanks for the memories" that we will ship it for free. your satisfaction is guaranteed. if you don't absolutely love this historic collection, we will refund your purchase price, no questions asked. >> all right? >> all right. announcer: "thanks for the memories" is an incredible value. 23 classic shows, plus exclusive extras on 11 dvds. that is over 24 hours of comedy, music, and stars. plus, the collectible memory book. all for just five payments of $19.99. and we will ship it for free. >> i can't believe it. announcer: this is the most complete collection of bob hope specials ever available. you will not find it in stores. you can only find it right here with this exclusive tv offer. >> oh, that was beautiful. announcer: order now. bob ♪ i don't care where i'm going just as long as i'm with you put it there, pal ♪ >> bob hope is the most generous performer i've ever had the privilege of working with. announcer: bob knew you could not put on a really great show without incredible dancing and music. bob: ♪ just me and my shadow announcer: over the years, he perfected the art of the duet. ♪ >> ♪ the two of us we will always be for you and me the two of us we'll always be together like the cat in the cream we're in a dream of our own we'll go it alone ♪ announcer: bob's shows were always full of songs to make us smile. >> ♪ you're an older smoothie you are a tribute to the magic of medicare ♪ >> ♪ how strong you were how young and gay ♪ >> i don't remember that. [laughter] >> ♪ a prince of men in every way ♪ bob: ♪ ah, yes i remember it well ♪ announcer: and he knew that music would bring us together when we needed it most. >> ♪ silent night >> ♪ holy night >> ♪ all is calm >> ♪ all is bright >> ♪ sleep in heavenly peace bob: it has been a great day. we wish you the greatest of new year's. a lot of luck and hurry home. bye. >> my father saw you in the south pacific the year i was born. my son saw you two years ago in desert storm. but i, bob, had the pleasure of seeing you in vietnam on my first of three tours there. thank you for the memories. [applause] bob: i have heard of off-broadway, but this is ridiculous. announcer: introducing "thanks for the memories," a brand-new collection exclusively from time-life. >> ladies and gentlemen, the first man to set foot on the moon, neil armstrong. announcer: 10 dvds of bob's beloved iconic tv specials, including hours and hours of rare gems that have not been seen since their original broadcasts. >> this is the first time i've been here. i thought it would be fun to bring somebody who would represent you all. what is your name? dan? hey, dan, this could've been you. [laughter] announcer: and now, for the first time, they are all here in one exclusive historic collection. the hilarious comedy specials. >> do you think insult humor is the easiest to come up with? >> standing next to you, it is. announcer: the legendary christmas shows. >> ♪ said the little lamb to the shepherd boy do you hear what i hear? ♪ announcer: and 40 years of bob entertaining our troops. bob: first, i want to apologize for us being a little late. but coming out on the train, we had one of those chicken pilots who won't fly just because a couple of motors are missing. [laughter] announcer: each show is full of laughing, dancing, and unforgettable music. >> il signore dean martin. >> ♪ you never forget the feel of a meadow in rome, wonderful rome ♪ announcer: so call or go online to order "thanks for the memories" on 10 dvds for five payments of $19.99. bob: if there was only more of me to go around. announcer: you will get the legendary comedy and variety specials, plus rare historic clips like bob's first televised special. bob: which camera is working? announcer: his first show in color. >> there are a few people who still remember you from motion pictures. [laughter] announcer: hilarious bloopers. >> i don't care how rich you are, you can't disrupt this hospital. we are sick people here. there are sick people here. [laughter] announcer: laughing with the presidents. president carter: i have been in office now for 489 days, and when i spend three more weeks, i will have stayed as many nights in the white house as bob hope has. announcer: and exclusive extras, like bob's memories of world war ii. >> i'm happy to be here. i understand crosby was here last year. i'm here to apologize. announcer: call in the next three minutes and we will send you a free bonus dvd of bob being fully roasted by dean martin and friends. jack benny: almost every tv comedian of course uses tv cue cards, but bob is the only one i know who uses them at house parties. he even used cue cards on his wedding night. he was so nervous, he threw up his hands and shouted, "not now, sweetheart, i have a headache." and his wife said, "bob, you are reading my card." [laughter] [applause] announcer: and that's not all, you will also receive this beautiful 32-page memory book filled with photos and stories honoring bob's incredible career. >> that is the nicest present you could have given us. announcer: and we are so convinced you will love "thanks for the memories" that we will ship it for free. your satisfaction is guaranteed. if you don't absolutely love this historic collection, we will refund your purchase price, no questions asked. bob: everybody down off the ceiling. announcer: "thanks for the memories" is an incredible value. 23 classic shows, plus exclusive extras on 11 dvds. over 24 hours of music, comedy, and stars. plus, the collectible memory book, all for just five payments of $19.99. and we'll ship it for free. bob: that is just perfect. announcer: this is the most complete collection of bob hope specials available, and you will not find it in stores. you can only find it with this exclusive tv offer. >> how about that? announcer: order now. >> ♪ thanks for the memories we love you, number one we love you, number one [indiscernible] it's time to say so long ♪ >> ladies and gentlemen, bob hope. [applause] announcer: order now. >> the preceding has been a paid advertisement for time-life's video collection. ♪ >> the following is a paid member sign the four-time life video collection. >> i am carol burnett. ♪ >> it is carol burnett show. >> this is the stage where it all began. live in seasons of my variety show here. no one has seen the first five seasons since they were first. . dvds, streaming, no nothing until i find i will be releasing these for everybody to enjoy. i'm going to look at them now. come on. join me. steve: it was like a gang of friends putting on a show, and it happened to be seen by millions and millions of people. >> promo, take one. carol: hi, this is carol burnett. be sure to watch my first show. my extra special guest will be private gomer pyle himself. jim nabors. >> it's on. >> you haven't seen anything yet. >> do you know who i am? >> no. >> in that case, please continue. >> i've got a girl for you. >> good evening, your majesty. >> now it is time for you to show us your talent. so we're -- [laughter] julie: they accomplished in one hour more songs, more dances, more spoofs, more skits, more comedy. >> what's the matter with her? >> what makes you think something is the matter? >> her mouth is not moving. that's not like her. carol: here they are. pretty wonderful. tim conway's first appearance is here. and my very first show with my very first guest, jim nabors. and my hero lucille ball. bob newhart. i can't wait to see this. >> who is the midget? [laughter] >> that's our daughter, mildred junior. >> why didn't you tell me we had a child? [laughter] >> i hate you, mr. foxworth. >> oh yes. >> i hate you. i hate your flower, you savage. >> where does it say savage? [laughter] >> my name is geraldine. [laughter] >> oh, pardon me, sir. [laughter] >> welcome to the castle. >> he's prettier than i am. [laughter] >> gasp! one never knows who is going to come into your life. [doorbell rings] >> that's the doorbell. >> oh, i can't see anyone now. i can't. i just can't. >> it's a man. >> open the door. >> sgt. mullins, do you have to hold me so tight? >> i don't like this job either, but we have to act like we are a couple, so we have to pretend, all right? >> all right. as long as you keep it on that basis. [laughter] >> what makes you think it could be anything else? >> well -- [laughter] [laughter] [applause] carol: i am really proud of the first five seasons of my show, and i am really happy to have a chance to share them with you. queen latifah: i have never seen anyone on tv quite like carol burnett. kirstin: she does it all. sings, acts, dances. hilarious and beautiful. tony: she made it look effortless. announcer: introducing "the carol burnett show, the lost episodes." a brand new collection exclusively from time life. >> may i see it? ♪ [laughter] announcer: 21 incredible episodes on eight dvd's that are truly straight from the vault. >> those of you who doubt, can you believe it now? announcer: you may think you've seen "the carol burnett show." you may think you own the entire "carol burnett show" on dvd. >> any other gifts? announcer: but you don't have these lost episodes. >> where are you? announcer: now, for the first time, they are all here in one exclusive collection. >> you heard it here first. announcer: all the fabulous firsts. >> welcome to our very first show that we are doing. i am happy and excited you are with us. looks like we have a nice, full group. could we pop up the lights? oh! gorgeous. announcer: all the hilarious crack ups. [laughter] >> where is he? >> he's right -- oh -- [laughter] [laughter] [applause] announcer: and long-lost performances by entertainment legends -- lucille ball, bob newhart, don rickles, and more. these are the funniest, most dazzling, the most inspiring moments from the best variety show of all time. >> ♪ i didn't know just what was right but now i think i do as my belated gift i give the angel child to you happy birthday nancy bubbles happy birthday to you ♪ [laughter] announcer: and you'll get to see them first. >> ♪ but i couldn't ♪ >> ♪ what is the matter? are you choosey? ♪ announcer: so call or go online to order the lost episodes for five payments of $19.99. you will get 21 uncut, original shows that haven't been seen since they first aired. >> i am really quite pleased with what we have done today, aren't you? >> oh yes. >> you know, marion, i have never painted anyone in the nude before. >> really? >> no, usually i keep my clothes on. [laughter] announcer: plus, call in the next 18 minutes and we will send two free bonus dvd's. you will get a total of more than 11 hours of exclusive bonus features. you will go on a backstage tour with the original cast. >> this is the first time i have ever been in this building. >> stop it. announcer: see brand-new interviews. kristin: when i think back to my first memories of watching "carol burnett", it was with my dad watching it and laughing his butt off. i have vague memories of him laughing so hard and i knew i wanted to do that, whatever was making him laugh. announcer: featurettes. >> ♪ you don't have to say you love me ♪ announcer: bloopers. >> just a week ago, she was with us, singing and laughing. she's still laughing. [laughter] >> but now she's gone. [laughter] announcer: and rare gems from carol's early days. >> are you still in the entertainment field? announcer: and that's not all. you will also receive a special gift for carol to you -- a collectible guestbook with personal notes from carol's famous friends and fans. bill hader: i just wrote in the guestbook "marry me." but, you know, you don't have to. announcer: and we are so convinced you fall in love with the lost episodes that we will ship it for free. your satisfaction is guaranteed. if you don't absolutely love the lost episodes, we will refund your purchase price, no questions asked. but wait, there's more. call or visit our website for an amazing offer from carol and time life. carol herself will sign a limited number of the lost episode collections made out to anyone you choose, but you will have to act fast. these vip editions are one-of-a-kind collector's items, and when they are gone, they are gone. carol: i look forward to signing a collection for you soon. announcer: "the carol burnett show: the lost episodes" is an incredible value. >> brace yourself. announcer: 21 star-studded episodes, hours of brand-new exclusive extras, and the collectible guestbook, all for just five payments of $19.99. >> these hands were meant to hold charge cards. look at that. perfect. perfect. announcer: and we will ship it for free. you can't watch it online. you can't buy it in stores. you don't already have it on dvd. you can only buy the "lost episodes" here with this exclusive tv offer. >> this will give you a chance to get to know us for the swell folks we are. announcer: order now. >> "carol burnett show" promo, take one. carol: hi there, i'm carol burnett. my guest will be the fabulous -- [stuttering] [laughter] carol: dionne warwick and the funny jonathan winters. each time i get goosebumps going back to the stage because of the wonderful memories. [laughter] [applause] [laughter] >> why, it's cannoga falls' most lovable buttinski. come in, mother marcus. >> hello, mary. carol: this was my dressing room, and right out here is where the cue card guys were. >> ♪ you must have played a hundred parts in pictures from clean-cut college kids to dirty rats i love you in them all but the one thing i recall -- [laughter] ♪ [laughter] [applause] carol: i saw him running because he wasn't there with the cards. [laughter] carol: oh, that's funny. queen latifah: one of my favorite things to watch about the show was when they would break characters. >> we are going to have a shoot off? >> a shoot off? >> a shoot off? >> a shoot off? >> a shoot off? [laughter] >> i can't leave a job half-finished? >> no. >> who said i can't even jump? >> i said. >> who are you? >> my husband. >> right! [laughter] >> how many passes have you made at a bull? >> oh, i have made a few, but it is kind of silly. you know, so you get a date with one. where are you going to take him? [laughter] >> it tickles. steve: i can only imagine being there felt like a party. ♪ [laughter] ♪ >> ♪ i think i love you >> ♪ or maybe you never will do ♪ >> ♪ or maybe it is something i ate ♪ [laughter] julie: oh my god, i would have never dared to do anything like that. she went all out. alan: tim conway has the ability to crack you up. just looking at you. burt: such a riot to do that show. it was the most fun i have ever had on stage. >> hello, lost and found? i would like to report a loss. announcer: introducing "the carol burnett show: the lost episodes." a brand-new collection exclusively from time life. >> i will make the jolly green giant say ho, ho, ho. announcer: 21 episodes on eight dvd's that are truly straight from the vault. >> my blood pressure just went up. announcer: you may think you have seen "the carol burnett show," you may think own the complete show on dvd, but you don't have these lost episodes. >> and now, the moment the entire universe has been waiting for. announcer: now, for the first time, they are all here in one exclusive collection. >> simpson? >> yes? >> have you started on -- [laughter] announcer: all the fabulous firsts. >> here are all the sports scores. 2-1, 3-5, and 8-2. [laughter] >> the 8-2 is a final. announcer: all the hilarious crack-ups. >> father, you've got to hide me. you've got to hide me father. >> this is the police. come out, fingers. we know you are in there. >> what'd i tell you? father, you've got to hide me. you've got to hide me. [laughter] [knocking on door] >> we've got to get a new parish, father. >> let's pray for it. announcer: and long-lost performances by entertainment legends. bob hope, sonny and cher, bing crosby, and more. >> yeah, honey, she did it. yeah, honey, she did it. announcer: these are the funniest, most dazzling, most memorable moments from the greatest variety show of all time. >> ♪ happy >> ♪ when you are near me >> ♪ happy >> ♪ when you hear me announcer: and you get to see them first. >> ♪ happy all the time >> ♪ that's what i am! ♪ >> i'll make a phone call if you don't mind. announcer: so call or order online to get the lost episodes for five payments of $19.99. >> wonderful. announcer: you will get 21 uncut, original shows that have not been seen since they first aired. plus, call in the next 12 minutes and we will send you two free bonus dvd's. you will get a total of over 11 hours of brand-new and exclusive bonus features. carol: my god, the memories. announcer: you will go on a backstage tour with the original cast. >> if you wanted to see what cher was wearing on any given night, i said, oh my god, you've got to see cher's gown. here's where we'd go. announcer: brand-new interviews and featurettes. jim: i always knew i could be elevated by the skill, the talent, the originality of people on the show. announcer: never before seen bloopers. [laughter] [applause] announcer: and rare gems from carol's early days. ♪ announcer: and that's not all -- you will also receive a special gift from carol to you -- a collectible guestbook with personal notes from carol's famous friends and fans. >> i adore you. announcer: and we are so convinced you will fall in love with "the lost episodes" that we will ship it for free. your satisfaction is guaranteed. if you don't absolutely love "the lost episodes," we will refund your purchase price, no questions asked. but wait, there's more! call or visit our website for an amazing offer from carol and time life -- carol herself will sign a limited number of collections made out to anyone you choose. but you have to act fast -- these vip editions are one of a kind collector's items, and when they are gone, they are gone. carol: i look forward to signing a collection for you soon. announcer: "the carol burnett show: the lost episodes" is an incredible value. >> you can say that again. announcer: 21 star-studded episodes, hours of brand-new, exclusive extras, and the collectible guestbook all for just five payments of $19.99. >> we will ship it for free. >> no kidding? announcer: you can't watch it online. you won't find it in stores. you don't already have it on dvd. you can only find the lost episodes here with this exclusive tv offer. > where's the phone? where's the phone? announcer: order now. carol: hi there, i'm carol burnett. in addition to our regular gang, my guest this week is betty grable and my poison, martha reynolds. [laughter] carol: i knew i would say that. my "paison." this is a room where during the show, the writers would sit and watch the show on the monitor and take notes. especially the first show, the dress rehearsal. and then we would get our notes and improve we would hope for the second show at 8:00. >> tell me everything that happened. [stuttering] >> you went to the bank? >> [stuttering] >> you took the papers out of the vault? carol: hello. arnie and buzz and dale and danny. i'm really glad we are all here to talk about the lost episodes. these are some of our top writers that we had. >> what is your name? >> see these pans? >> let's hope little phoebe pans out. that was funny, dummy. [laughter] >> what did you say your name was again? >> ethel. ethel mermaid. >> i am just a gorgeous flamenco dancer at the local cantina. but one who has seen you many times and always admired your bravery. >> i have seen you many times also, senorita. i've always admired your castanets. >> that is your husband, correct? >> yes. >> you were with him the night he was killed, correct? >> yes. >> you killed him. >> no. >> two out of three isn't bad. [laughter] >> poor young boy has not walked in a year. >> a week. >> a week! he has had a week with a shattered leg. >> a sprained ankle. >> a sprained ankle! >> phoebe! >> don't phoebe, me be. i've got a song inside of me and it is going to come out. [hiccupping] [laughter] >> ♪ when i'm with you, baby i am with you rain and shine ♪ [laughter] >> ♪ things may be cloudy [laughter] bill: she's so charming and genuine and sweet, and very american. it was a very american show. >> ♪ i carry a flag of red, white, and blue ♪ >> ♪ i carry a flag of red, white, and blue ♪ >> that absolutely did it. i am leaving this house. and i am not coming back until the end of the football season. in case you missed it, here is the instant replay. [laughter] [applause] shirley: it was the best variety show, i think, that was ever on the air. carol channing: i can't tell you enough about carol burnett and her generosity. julie: she's got this quality about her that is adorable. >> when i drove up here, something jumped out of the carriage and started snapping at my wheels. >> snapping? >> yes. [laughter] announcer: introducing "the carol burnett show: the lost episodes," a brand-new collection exclusively from time life. >> what you're about to see will absolutely amaze you. announcer: 21 incredible episodes on eight dvd's that are truly straight from the vaults. >> this is real hard stuff. announcer: you may think you've seen "the carol burnett show." >> oh, boy, oh boy, oh boy. announcer: you may think you own the complete "carol burnett show" on dvd. >> the last time you were with a tri -- tri -- you see what happens? you got me so upset, the gums locked. announcer: but you don't have these lost episodes. >> i came back. i came back. announcer: now, for the first time, they are all here in one exclusive collection. all the fabulous firsts. >> i am sending you away to sun city. [laughter] announcer: all the hilarious crack-ups. >> so do you know where that roller is that we had? [laughter] >> i think i -- [laughter] >> you are going to love living in this building. the neighbors are so helpful. announcer: and long-lost performances by entertainment legends. joan rivers, jonathan winter, phyllis diller, and more. >> you are the girl i met and fell in love with last night. >> [shrieking] that's right. announcer: these are the funniest, most dazzling, memorable moments from the greatest variety show of all time. and you will get to see them first. so call or go online to order "the lost episodes" for five payments of $19.99. >> this is so exciting. announcer: you will get 21 uncut, original shows that haven't been seen since they first aired. >> i am torn between good and evil. [laughter] should i choose this young and innocent maiden and a lifetime of sweet matrimony? [applause] or shall i throw away my life for one hour of mad passion? [boos] sweetheart? >> yes? >> i will be back in an hour. [laughter] announcer: plus, call in the next three minutes and we will send you two free bonus dvd's. you'll get a total of over 11 hours of brand-new and exclusive bonus features. you will go on a backstage tour with the original cast. carol: this was my dressing room. it has been redecorated a lot. announcer: see brand-new interviews. >> i loved her so much. i was such a fan. announcer: featurettes. >> what would julie andrews do in a spot like this? julie: unabashed, unashamedly fun. >> i bet she would sing. hit it. announcer: never before seen bloopers. [laughter] announcer: and rare gems from carol's early days. >> ♪ i've always been shy ♪ announcer: and that's not all -- you will also receive a special gift from carol to you -- a collectible guestbook with personal notes from carol's famous friends and fans. jack: i don't go anywhere without your picture in my back pocket. announcer: and we are so convinced you will all in love with "the lost episodes," we will ship it for free. your satisfaction is guaranteed. if you don't absolutely love "the lost episodes," we will refund your purchase price. no questions asked. but wait, there's more. call or visit our website for an amazing offer from carol and time life. carol herself will sign a limited number of the lost episode collections made out to anyone you choose. but you will have to act fast -- these vip editions are one-of-a-kind collector's items, and when they are gone, they are gone. carol: i look forward to signing a collection for you soon. announcer: "the carol burnett show: the lost episodes" is an incredible value. >> [shrieking] goll-y! announcer: 21 star-studded episodes, hours of brand-new exclusive extras, and the collectible guestbook, all for just five payments of $19.99. and we will ship it for free. you can't watch it online. you won't find it in stores. you don't already have it on dvd. you can only find "the lost episodes" here with this exclusive tv offer. >> you want to use the phone? [phone rings] >> the telephone. [laughter] announcer: order now. burt: ♪ i'm so glad we had this time together ♪ >> ♪ just to have a laugh or sing a song ♪ >> ♪ seems we just get started and before you know it ♪ >> ♪ comes the time we have to say so long ♪ carol: seeing all these episodes after so many years is such a thrill -- and there is so many more. so pull up a chair and let's enjoy these classic long-lost shows together. ♪ >> the following is a paid program. the opinions and views expressed do not reflect those of lp, its affiliates or its employees. >> the following is a paid advertisement for time life's music collection. >> it's the attitude! ♪ all right now baby it's all right now ♪ ♪ >> the killer guitars. ♪ american woman ♪ stay away from me woman ♪an ♪ mama let me be >> those