description The Family: The Dentist Overview
"The Dentist" is a celebrated sketch from The Carol Burnett Show featuring the recurring, dysfunctional "Family" characters. In the segment, Tim Conway plays a newly graduated, inexperienced dentist treating Harvey Korman's character, Ed. Conway's character repeatedly injects himself with Novocain, causing him to lose control of his speech and movements. The sketch is particularly famous for Korman's desperate attempts to stifle his laughter during Conway's physical comedy.
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Which characters are featured in "The Dentist" sketch from The Carol Burnett Show?
The sketch features the recurring, dysfunctional "Family" characters, specifically focusing on Harvey Korman's character, Ed, visiting the dentist. Ed is treated by a newly graduated, highly inexperienced dentist played by Tim Conway.
What happens during the infamous dentist scene between Tim Conway and Harvey Korman?
Tim Conway's character repeatedly injects Harvey Korman's character with Novocain, eventually numbing his own hand and face by mistake. The bit is legendary for causing Korman to completely break character and laugh uncontrollably on live television.
Was "The Dentist" sketch a part of the recurring "Family" series on the show?
Yes, the sketch was a highly celebrated spin-off of the "Family" segments that originally featured Eunice, Ed, and Mama. The sketch leveraged the established dynamic between the characters to heighten the comedic tension.
Where can I watch the original "Dentist" sketch today?
The original sketch can easily be found on YouTube and on officially licensed Carol Burnett Show DVD collections. It is widely considered one of the greatest moments in the history of television sketch comedy.
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