>> the following is a paid advertisement from time life. >> ♪ saturday in the park i think it was the fourth of july ♪ >> ♪ whoa, listen to the music whoa, listen to the music ♪ >> ♪ even the nights are better now that we're here together ♪ even the nights are better ♪

>> in the early 1970's, rock music mellowed out and showed a softer side. singer-songwriters, acoustic guitars, and sun-kissed melodies took over the airwaves, and the sound of soft rock was born. >> ♪ do i ride like the wind? ride like the wind ♪ >> ♪ gonna take a lot of love to change the way things are ♪ >> ♪ that's how much i feel feel for you, baby how much i need i need your touch ♪ david: ♪ 'cause that's how much i feel feel for you, baby how much i need i need your touch ♪ david: hi, i'm david pack from the band, ambrosia, and i'm thrilled to be here to be able to share with you one of my favorite styles of music. it came out of southern california in the early 1970's. it was mellow and melodic, and we've come to know it as "soft rock." >> ♪ baby, i'm-a want you

baby, i'm-a need you you're the only one i care enough to hurt about ♪ >> ♪ hello, it's me i've thought about it for a long, long time ♪ >> ♪ sarah, smile won't you smile awhile for me, sarah? ♪ david: soft rock is the kind of music that's perfect for life's most meaningful moments. whether it's a candle-lit dinner, a beach sunset, or relaxing with friends on a lazy afternoon, it's music that just makes you feel good. >> ♪ if i could fly i'd pick you up i'd take you into the night ♪ >> ♪ i just want to stop and tell you what i feel about you, babe i just want to stop ♪ >> ♪ i've been through the desert on a horse with no name

it felt good to be out of the rain ♪ david: these songs take me back to some great times. but before i go any further, let me introduce my co-host, megan gunning. megan: hi, david. this is such an honor to be here with you. you have performed, written, and produced so many great records over the years. david: thanks, megan. it's been a great ride. megan: david, the 1970's and 1980's were the golden era of soft rock. david: every time you turned on the radio, you heard incredible hits, songs with a great, laid-back sound. >> ♪ why don't we steal away why don't we steal away into the night? ♪ megan: there's such a special vibe and mood that comes with soft rock. david: music that gives you that smooth and easy feeling. >> ♪ sailing away takes me away to where i'll always be ♪ >> ♪ you are the woman that i always dreamed of i knew it from the start ♪ megan: wow, these songs still sound so good. david: they really do. so if you love classic soft rock

songs as much as i do, sit back and relax as we take a musical trip through the softer side of rock. >> ♪ i've been waiting for a girl like you to come into my life ♪ >> for the first time ever, all the biggest and best soft rock hits of all time are together. time life proudly presents the best of soft rock. ♪ megan: david, let's go back to when this sound started, the early 1970's. david: i remember growing up in southern california and driving around on many warm summer nights, listening to this mellow classic from bread. >> ♪ and if you're wondering what this all is leading to i want to make it with you ♪ >> ♪ summer breeze makes me feel fine blowing through the jasmine in my mind ♪

>> ♪ all i need is the air that i breathe and to love you ♪ megan: by the mid-1970s, soft rock was everywhere. david: some artists took the soft rock sound and gave it a mystical and dreamy quality. >> ♪ i'm not in love so don't forget it it's just a silly phase i'm going through ♪ >> ♪ dream weaver i believe you can get me through the night ♪ >> ♪ you know sometime you're bound to leave her but for now you're going to stay in the year of the cat ♪ david: soft rock was born in the grooves of black vinyl, albums of two sides and great covers. megan: and in 1976, just about

everyone had this album. >> ♪ i want you to show me the way every day ♪ >> ♪ give me the beat, boys and free my soul i want to get lost in your rock 'n roll and drift away ♪ david: also in the late 1970's, some artists put a soulful spin on the soft rock sounds. megan: and gave us timeless hits, like this one by boz scaggs. >> ♪ you're going to come back around to the sad, sad truth to the dirty low-down ♪ >> ♪ what a fool believes do you see? the wise man has the power ♪ >> ♪ she's gone, she's gone oh, i got to learn how to face you ♪ david: you know, megan, even back then, some people liked a fine wine while others liked a cold beer. megan: but in 1979, it seemed like everyone was reaching for something a little different. >> ♪ if you like pina coladas and getting caught in the rain ♪ >> ♪ baby, come back any kind of fool could see there was something in everything about you ♪

megan: imagine 150 of the very best soft rock hits, together in one collection, including some of those really hard-to-find classics. this is music that lifts your spirits and warms your heart. david: it's filled with over nine hours of what i think is the greatest music ever made. megan: and now it's your chance to bring this music back into your life and have it whenever you want. and getting it is as easy as picking up the phone. ♪ >> now, for the first time ever, all of the most unforgettable soft rock hits are together. time life proudly presents the best of soft rock. >> ♪ if you leave me now you'll take away the biggest part of me ooh, no, baby please don't go ♪ >> ♪ i want to know what love is

i want you to show me ♪ >> you will relive all your memories from top 40 radio and your favorite 45's. you'll get 150 original soft rock hits by artists like christopher cross, air supply, bread, boz scaggs, rod stewart, hall and oates, the doobie brothers, and kenny loggins. >> ♪ this is it make no mistake where you are ♪ >> ♪ the things we do for love the things we do for love ♪ the things we do for love ♪ >> ♪ wake up, maggie i think i've got something to say to you it's late september and i really should be back at school ♪ >> no downloading, no searching for songs. no trying to remember your favorite artists. we did all that for you. just open the box and enjoy over nine hours of the greatest soft

rock songs ever. >> ♪ sunrise there's a new sun a-rising i can feel a new horizon that will keep me realizing you're the biggest part of me ♪ >> ♪ diamond girl, you sure do shine ♪ >> ♪ there's a warm wind blowing the stars around and i'd really love to see you tonight ♪ ♪ >> you'll also receive, for no additional charge, this 32-page booklet containing pictures and great stories about the artists and these phenomenal songs. >> ♪ i keep forgetting we're not in love anymore i keep forgetting things will never be the same again ♪ >> ♪ you know it's you, babe whenever i get weary and i've had enough ♪ >> ♪ one more night

give me one more night one more night ♪ >> this is a must-have collection for any fan of the 1970's and 1980's. and if you order now, you can own all the fantastic music in the best of soft rock collection for just five payments of $26.99 each. that's less than $.90 a song. >> ♪ well, i keep on thinking about you sister golden hair surprise and i just can't live without you can't you see it in my eyes? ♪ >> ♪ i'm all out of love i'm so lost without you i know you were right believing for so long i'm all out of love ♪ >> and that's not all. if you call in the next 18 minutes, we'll send you an additional cd absolutely free. 14 more soft rock classics. >> ♪ we will go dancing in the dark walking through the park and reminiscing ♪ >> ♪ these dreams go on

when i close my eyes every second of the night i live another life ♪ >> but wait, it gets even better. if you order today, we'll pay your shipping and handling. that's a savings of nearly $15. >> ♪ sarah, sarah storms are brewing in your eyes ♪ >> and here's the best part. call now and time life will deliver this phenomenal collection risk free. if it's not the best collection you've ever heard, send it back and we'll refund your purchase price. so order now and get the best of soft rock, your free bonus cd, and free shipping and handling. that's a total savings of $44.98. this unbelievable offer is only available right here, so call now. ♪ megan: welcome back to the best of soft rock. david: this is music that brings back so many good memories. megan: great people. david: and great places.

>> ♪ ventura highway in the sunshine where the days are longer the nights are stronger than moonshine ♪ >> ♪ we had it all just like bogey and bacall starring in our own late, late show sailing away to key largo ♪ >> ♪ when you get caught between the moon and new york city ♪ i know it's crazy but it's true ♪ >> ♪ aruba, jamaica ooh, i want to take you to bermuda, bahama come on, pretty mama ♪ megan: you know, david, there were some amazing female singers and songwriters creating soft rock hits. david: like linda ronstadt, ricky lee jones, and kim carnes. megan: and no one delivered a song with more passion than bonnie tyler. >> ♪ it's a heartache nothing but a heartache

hits you when it's too late ♪ >> ♪ you're no good you're no good you're no good baby, you're no good i'm gonna say it again ♪ >> ♪ with more love and more joy ♪ >> ♪ chuck e.'s in love chuck e.'s in love ♪ david: some artists explored the more romantic side of soft rock. megan: and gave us some true classics. >> ♪ all by myself don't wanna be ♪ >> ♪ i can't live if living is without you i can't live ♪

>> ♪ i would give anything i own give up my life, my heart, my home ♪ >> ♪ i fooled around and fell in love i fooled around and fell in love ♪ megan: it seems like every song in this collection tells a great story. david: some of the most memorable hits were written and performed by two piano-playing legends, billy joel and elton john. >> ♪ ohh daniel, my brother you are older than me do you still feel the pain? ♪ >> ♪ sing us a song you're the piano man sing us a song tonight ♪ megan: soft rock may have had its roots in america -- david: but artists from england and australia gave us their unique take on this smooth and mellow sound. >> ♪ it's so funny how we don't talk anymore ♪ >> ♪ i am the eye in the sky looking at you i can read your mind ♪

>> ♪ have you heard about the lonesome loser? beaten by the queen of hearts every time ♪ >> ♪ i never did give nothing to the tin man that he didn't, didn't already have ♪ megan: david, it's amazing to hear all these songs again. so many of them just aren't played on the radio anymore. david: and if you want to buy them, good luck finding them in stores, or even finding a record store. megan: that's right. and let's face it, i'm not going to search online, download, and burn my own cds. david: i know. that's what makes the best of soft rock incredible. >> ♪ on and on she just keeps on trying and just smiles when she feels like crying ♪ >> ♪ dust in the wind all we are is dust in the wind ♪ megan: this collection is unbelievable.

150 fantastic songs that make 150 fantastic memories. you'll put on these cd's and never have to push the skip button. now this music and all those memories will come alive again. and you're just a phone call away from having the best of soft rock for your very own. ♪ >> now, for the first time ever, all the most unforgettable soft rock hits are together. time life proudly presents the best of soft rock. >> ♪ i ride like the wind >> ♪ minute by minute by minute by minute ♪ ♪ i keep holding on >> you'll get all the feel-good hits, the best singer-songwriters, the classic love songs, the soft rock superstars, and so much more. this is the music that made soft rock pure magic. >> ♪ saturday in the park i think it was the fourth of july ♪ >> ♪ i'm lost in love and i don't know much but i'm thinking about

we fell out of touch ♪ >> ♪ meet you all the way roseanna, yeah meet you all the way ♪ >> take the cd's with you in the car, play them around the house, upload them and put them on your ipod. you'll enjoy them everywhere. it's over nine hours of the greatest soft rock songs ever. >> ♪ that's how much i feel ♪ feel for you, baby how much i need ♪ >> ♪ well, i need your touch >> ♪ i can't fight this feeling anymore i've forgotten what i started fighting for ♪ >> ♪ i'm in you you're in me i'm in you ♪ >> all 150 songs are the original hits by the original artists.

and they're all digitally remastered to give you studio-perfect sound. >> ♪ oh, oh, yeah, yeah i love you more than i can say ♪ >> ♪ and i would do anything for love oh, i would do anything for love oh, i would do anything for love ♪ >> this is a must-have collection for any fan of the 1970's and 1980's. and if you order now, you can own all of the fantastic music in the best of soft rock collection for just five payments of $26.99 each. that's less than $.90 a song. >> ♪ longer than there have been fishes in the ocean higher than any bird ever flew ♪

>> ♪ i need you like the flower needs the rain you know i need you ♪ >> and if you call in the next 10 minutes, we'll send you an additional cd absolutely free, 14 more soft rock classics. >> ♪ sad eyes, turn the other way i don't want to see you cry ♪ >> ♪ i go crazy when i look in your eyes i still go crazy ♪ >> but wait, that's not all. if you order today, we'll pay your shipping and handling. that's a savings of nearly $15. >> ♪ why don't we steal away? why don't we steal away into the night? ♪ >> remember, this collection is not available in stores, so call now and get the greatest collection of soft rock hits ever assembled. ♪ megan: as soft rock moved into the 1980's, we were introduced to new stars.

david: like christopher cross, who won a grammy with this feel good number one smash. >> ♪ sailing takes me away to where i always ♪ >> ♪ living inside myself living inside this shell ♪ >> ♪ and i don't know how you do it making love out of nothing at all ♪ david: also in the 1980's, some artists put aside their guitars and plugged in their synthesizers. megan: and gave us unique classics, like this one from the cars. >> ♪ who's going to drive you home tonight? >> ♪ i ain't missing you at all ♪ missing you ♪ since you been gone away >> ♪ minute by minute by minute by minute ♪ ♪ i keep holding on david: soft rock songs generally tend to focus on things like love and relationships. megan: david, you cowrote one of those great romantic hits. david: jack wagner, also known for his role as frisco jones on

the soap opera "general hospital," did a great job of singing it. >> ♪ all i need is just a little more time ♪ >> ♪ once upon a time there was light in my life but now there's only love in the dark nothing i can say a total eclipse of the heart ♪ >> ♪ i wanna kiss you all over and over again ♪ megan: in the early 1990's, some artists carried on the soft rock sound inspired by music of the 1970's. david: great lyrics, sweet harmonies, and beautiful songs never go out of style. >> ♪ just paint a picture about how it's going to be ♪ >> ♪ walking in memphis i was walking with my feet 10 feet off beale ♪ >> ♪ more than words is all you have to do to make it real ♪

megan: this music is timeless. it's so good in so many ways. david: they're what i call feel-good songs. megan: and this one felt so good, it became the theme song for the entire abc tv network in the 1970's. >> ♪ you're still the one i want to talk to in bed still the one that turns my head we're still having fun and you're still the one ♪ >> ♪ i'm all out of love i'm so lost without you i know you were right believing for so long ♪ >> ♪ i've been waiting for a girl like you to come into my life ♪ megan: david, this really is a fantastic collection. david: you know, it's simply the best and most complete collection of soft rock hits ever put together. >> ♪ hearts can break and never mend together ♪ >> ♪ when you see a chance take it ♪ megan: now, don't go looking for the best of soft rock in stores.

it's only available right here. just call the number on your screen or order online. listen in your home, and if it isn't the best collection you've ever heard, simply send it back and we'll refund your purchase price. that's how much we know you'll love it. so don't wait, call now. ♪ >> now, for the first time ever, all the most unforgettable soft rock hits are together. time life proudly presents the best of soft rock. >> ♪ if you leave me now you'll take away the biggest part of me ooh, no, baby please don't go ♪ >> ♪ i want to know what love is i want you to show me ♪ >> you will relive all your memories from top 40 radio and your favorite 45's.

you'll get 150 original soft rock hits by artists like christopher cross, air supply, bread, boz skaggs, rod stewart, hall and oates, the doobie brothers, and kenny loggins. >> ♪ this is it make no mistake where you are this is it ♪ >> ♪ the things we do for love the things we do for love the things we do for love ♪ >> ♪ wake up, maggie i think i got something to say to you it's late september and i really should be back at school ♪ >> no downloading, no searching for songs. no trying to remember your favorite artists. we did all that for you. just open the box and enjoy over nine hours of the greatest soft rock songs ever. >> ♪ sunrise ♪ there's a new sun a-rising i can see a new horizon

that will keep me realizing you're the biggest part of me ♪ >> ♪ summer breeze makes me feel fine blowing through the jasmine in my mind ♪ ♪ >> you'll also receive, for no additional charge, this 32-page booklet containing pictures and great stories about the artists and these phenomenal songs. >> ♪ i keep forgetting we're not in love anymore i keep forgetting things will never be the same again ♪ >> ♪ you know it's you, babe whenever i get weary and i've had enough ♪ >> ♪ one more night give me one more night ♪ ♪ >> this is a must-have collection for any music fan.

and if you order now, you can own all the fantastic music in the best of soft rock collection for just five payments of $26.99 each. >> ♪ oh, won't you show me the way every day ♪ >> ♪ even the nights are better now that we're here together ♪ >> ♪ whoa, listen to the music whoa, listen to the music ♪ >> and that's not all. call in the next two minutes, and we'll send you an additional cd absolutely free, 14 more soft rock classics. >> ♪ all i need is the air that i breathe and to love you ♪ >> ♪ these dreams go on when i close my eyes every second of the night i live another life ♪ >> but wait, it gets even better. if you order today, we'll pay your shipping and handling. that's a savings of nearly $15. >> ♪ sara, sara

storms are brewing in your eyes ♪ >> and here's the best part. call now and time life will deliver this phenomenal collection risk-free. if it's not the best collection you've ever heard, send it back and we'll refund your purchase price. so order now and get the best of soft rock, your free bonus cd, and free shipping and handling. that's a total savings of $44.98. this unbelievable offer is only available right here, so call now. ♪ david: this show has been so much fun for me. megan: soft rock is a special kind of music. david: this collection is unbelievable. i'm david pack. megan: i'm megan gunning. david: enjoy the music and the wonderful memories it brings. >> ♪ that's how much i feel ♪ >> ♪ feel for you, baby how much i need well, i need your touch ♪ >> the preceding was a paid advertisement from time life. ♪ >> i want you to want me.

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>> [tarzan yell] [gunshots] >> you will join carol for the complete, uncut, double length final episode as she says her emotional goodbye to her tv family. >> a whole lot of memories for you and for me. >> yeah. >> plus never before bloopers and behind the scenes stories from carol and friends. >> we had some kind of fun, i will tell you. >> and if you order now, we will also include a special gift from carol to you, a beautiful memory book looking back at each of the show's 11 incredible seasons. >> what a warm, sweet, wonderful thing to say. [laughter] >> you will only find the best of the best right here with this exclusive offer. and we will ship it to you absolutely free. >> that is marvelous. [laughter] >> your satisfaction is guaranteed. if you do not just love owning this hilarious collection, we will refund your purchase price, no questions asked. >> too good of a deal to turn

down. >> but wait, there is more. call or visit our website to own a limited special edition signed by carol herself, personally inscribed to anyone you choose. but you will have to act fast, these 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. >> "the carol burnett show, the best of the best," is pure gold, and this is your chance to own it forever without breaking the bank. >> fantastic. >> 11 dvds of all 11 seasons together for the first time, including the exclusive extras and final episode, plus the memory book, all for only five payments of $19.99. and we will ship it for free. don't wait, order now. ♪ >> ♪ listen to that dance and rhythm we can't wait til we're dancing with them hey, hey hey, hey that's part of the broadway ♪

carol: i have always loved the theater and the movies, especially the musicals. and as our show hit its stride, we started doing takeoffs on some of my favorite shows from both stage and screen, like 43rd street and lovely story. >> from now on, our future is going to be unlimited joy and happiness. [coughing] [laughter] >> uh uh. >> it is nothing, ollie. >> let's not take any chances. >> no, no, no, it is nothing. no, it is nothing, really. [laughter] >> he is a midget. [laughter] >> but that, that is our daughter, mildred jr. >> why didn't you tell me we had a child?

[laughter] >> i like it when you play. sounds like a whole orchestra. >> ♪ i'm old enough to know what a girl is for ♪ >> ♪ i'm old enough to know what a boy is for ♪ >> ♪ we're old enough to know it i think we always knew it and young enough to do it now and how ♪ carol: we also created our very own soap opera, "as the stomach turns." >> oh my goodness. [laughter] >> what a happy bad day. here i was maid of honor and pall bearer, all in the same morning. carol: by our eighth season, "as the stomach" turns had become a favorite stock for some of our favorite guest stars. ♪ [applause]

>> why, it is don provolone, the godfather of canoga falls. what are you doing here? what do you want? >> i came for the usual. [laughter] >> i came for to blackmail you. >> again? aren't you ashamed of being a blackmailer and an extortionist? >> whether i am right, whether i am wrong, i got to be me. [laughter] carol: speaking of guest stars, so many incredible talents performed on our show over the years from friends of mine like steve lawrence, to idols of mine like rita hayworth. gosh, ms. hayworth, could i, could i have your autograph? please, i have never never done this before. this is my first time. >> now look miss -- >> shut up. >> where do i sign? carol: i loved rita so much, i could barely keep my hair on. >> i taught her every one of your songs. you remember ♪ put the blame on mame, boy ♪? [laughter] ♪

[laughter] >> i need to fix this bomb, put it under. [laughter] >> i would like to take this bomb, put it under his chair. and blow him up. [laughter] >> look what i have made for dessert. [laughter] carol: i always loved how our costumes would help us get into character. and boy, i sure did love wearing all those amazing bob mackie creations. ♪

[applause] ♪ [laughter] >> you guys stop it. i mean, a lot of people are interested in this. they start playing organ music when i talk about my favorite soap opera. oh, it is just -- wasn't it wonderful today when stevie was listening in at the door? [laughter] >> wasn't it great? [laughter] >> and then you know -- ♪ [laughter] >> what else is going to happen? carol: i will let you in on a little secret. harvey corman loved bob mackie's costumes too. and i swear there was never anything funnier than harvey in a dress. >> roger, will you hurry? please? >> ok, ok, ok. [laughter] >> somebody iron my frills. [laughter]

>> introducing "the carol burnett show, the best of the best." for the first time ever, all must have episodes from all 11 groundbreaking seasons in one hilarious collection, exclusively from time life. [whistling] >> i have something important to tell you. >> go ahead, i am whistling. [laughter] >> you will own 10 dvds jampacked with all the legendary sketches like "as the stomach turns" and "the family." >> you stay right there. >> plus in honor of the show's 50th anniversary, we have cracked open the vault. you will own spectacular, newly released episodes that have not been seen since they first aired. >> congratulations, this is your lucky day. >> all for just five payments of $19.99. >> wow.

>> these are beautiful, high-quality dvds, and they are yours forever. no downloading, no streaming. you will own each and every hour of timeless television so your family can watch it together for years to come. >> another brilliant evening. >> and that's not all, call in the next 10 minutes, and we will also send you a free bonus dvd. >> it looks like we got a hot one here. >> you will join carol for the complete, uncut, double length final episode as she says her emotional goodbye to her tv family. carol: all of us around here truly did become a second family. >> plus, never before seen bloopers and behind the scenes stories from carol and friends. >> just amazing. >> and if you order now, we will also include a special gift from carol to you, a beautiful memory book looking back at each of the show's 11 incredible seasons.

>> i would so like to have that photograph for my memory book. >> you will only find the best of the best right here with this exclusive offer. and we will ship it to you absolutely free. >> how does that strike you? >> your satisfaction is guaranteed. if you do not just love owning this hilarious collection, we will refund your purchase price, no questions asked. >> i think you made the right choice. >> but wait, there's more. call or visit our website to own a limited edition collection signed by carol herself, personally inscribed to anyone you choose. but you will have to act fast, these 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. >> "the carol burnett show, the best of the best" is pure gold. and this is your chance to own it forever without breaking the bank. >> let me put it all on the table for you. [laughter] >> 11 dvds of all 11 seasons together for the first time,

including the exclusive extras and final episode, plus the memory book, all for only five payments of $19.99. and we will ship it for free. don't wait, order now. carol: by the last few seasons of "the carol burnett show," there were some sketches and characters that the audience would just beg us to do again and again. for instance, "the family," where i played eunice. and then vicki lawrence, who had started out playing my kid sister in the carol and sis sketches, well, she found the role she was born to play, my mama. >> mama. mama. mama. oh, mama, will you wake up and smell the coffee? >> your father promised me a life of security. and then he marches into that bathroom, and he sits down, and he dies on me. [laughter] [applause] >> he leaves me two steps from the poorhouse. then my own daughter is a heartache and an embarrassment to me my whole life. she winds up turning her back on

me and leaving me out -- >> nobody is turning their back on you. this whole thing was your idea. and it is not snowing. >> i can vouch for that. [laughter] carol: back when we were all young, vicki was not the only one having fun playing older folks. harvey and i certainly did. and tim, well, tim was a big hit playing the oldest man. as for me, i always enjoyed my time being stella toddler. where am i? [applause] [laughter] [humming] >> don't do that. [laughter] >> it's alive. >> i want to buy some slippers. >> it talks. >> i got the money. >> he has got money. hey, where, how --

>> it's gone! [laughter] carol: two of our longest lasting characters were those lovable dingalings, tug ball and wiggins. tim and i found so much to laugh at over the years just inside that one little office. >> hello. >> mrs. wiggins. >> hello. >> don't press down. >> hello? hello? >> come in here for a minute please. >> who is this? [laughter] >> what do you mean, who is this? who is the only one who ever calls you on the intercom? >> mr. tudball is the only one who ever calls me on the intercom. >> all right, well i am glad we got that settled. >> thank you. >> you're welcome. [laughter] >> pleased to make your acquaintance. i'm here to seek employment. >> i don't think this is -- >> bernie. >> here is my resume. [laughter]

>> mr. tudball, is your secretary feeling all right? >> she just gets a little wiggy around the holidays. carol: but we did let them get out into the world every now and then. we even took them to hawaii. [humming] [laughter] >> oh, i just love the island. [laughter] >> sit down, la hula nose. [laughter]

carol: in that final show, we said goodbye to tudball and wiggins. and some of our favorite stars said goodbye to us. >> you have a favorite performer, and the guy has been here every week with his piano, and you have never let him on the show. i would like to take the opportunity to give the guy a break. so do you mind? >> [screams] [applause] >> ♪ down in arizona the only things the guys do is to keep him strong the roughest, toughest man by far is ragtime cowboy joe he is highfalutin, rootin', tootin', son of a gun, ragtime cowboy joe ♪ [applause]

carol: i can't believe it. [applause] carol: it was pretty emotional, closing the book on the show that had been my home for so long. but looking back on all 11 seasons, all these years later, well, i have laughed, and i have cried, and i am so happy to be able to relive those wonderful memories all over again. on behalf of all of us, i want to thank you here tonight and all of you who have been watching us for making these years possible. you brought us together, and we are all so very grateful. i love you. >> introducing "the carol burnett show, the best of the best." for the first time ever, all the must have episodes from all 11 groundbreaking seasons in one hilarious collection, exclusively from time life. >> you will own 10 dvds jampacked with all the legendary sketches, like the oldest man and tudball

and wiggins. >> reminds me, i have to get my tires rotated. >> plus in honor of the show's 50th anniversary, we have cracked open the vault. you will own spectacular, newly released episodes that have not been seen since they first aired. >> molly? >> hmm? >> why don't we have another kid? [laughter] >> all for just five payments of $19.99. >> wow. >> these are beautiful, high-quality dvds, and they are yours forever. no downloading, no streaming. you will own each and every hour of timeless television so your family can watch it together for years to come. >> say, that is good news. >> and that is not all, call in the next three minutes, and we will also send you a free bonus dvd. >> tonight, we are doing kind of a special show. >> you will join carol for the

complete, uncut, double length final episode as she says her emotional goodbye to her tv family. [applause] carol: you don't know what this means to me tonight. >> plus never before seen bloopers and behind the scenes stories from carol and friends. carol: i love making people laugh. >> and if you order now, we will also include a special gift from carol to you, a beautiful memory book looking back at each of the show's 11 incredible seasons. >> i have the pictures right here. >> you will only find "the best of the best" right here with this exclusive offer. and we will ship it to you absolutely free. >> you're kidding. >> your satisfaction is guaranteed. if you don't just love owning this hilarious collection, we will refund your purchase price, no questions asked. >> you'll love it. >> but wait, there is more. call or visit our website for a limited edition collections signed by carol herself, personally inscribed to anyone you choose.

but you will have to act fast, these 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. >> "the carol burnett show, the best of the best" is pure gold. and this is your chance to own it forever without breaking the bank. >> let me have a look. oh. [laughter] >> 11 dvds of all 11 seasons together for the first time, including the exclusive extras and final episode, plus the memory book, all for only five payments of $19.99. and we will ship it for free. >> hurry. >> do not wait, order now. carol: this collection truly has been 50 years in the making. oh, and it brings back all the very best moments and memories from those 11 hilarious years. and i am so glad now to have them all in one place for the first time so that i can share them with you.

>> ♪ i am so glad we had the 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 ♪ good night, thank you. [applause] carol: oh, that was such a special time in my life, mostly because of my wonderful friends and all of you. if you watched our show then, or you are just starting to watch it now, thank you. and just like 50 years ago, i want to say, i am so glad we have had this time together. ♪ >> the preceding was a paid advertisement for time life's video collection. ♪ >> the preceding was a paid

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