It is almost unimaginable that we would see something like this on prime time TV today: a variety show that devotes a lengthy segment to Stephen Sondheim with top tier Broadway talent and thus brings his work to the masses, which the skit’s premise reflects with a wink. Just terrific!
True. Unfortunately, growing up in the 70s, I lost interest quickly when the big, theatrical numbers started. Though already a singer & pianist, I remember turning off this very skit more than once! I didn't know what I was missing!!
Fabulous. I am 72 years old and remember well the variety shows on television. Always a treat to be able to see them on RUclips, sometimes on PBS. Thanks!
The lovely Bernadette Peters... one of the crushes of my youth. Loved this. They don't make TV like this anymore. I wonder how many people nowadays actually know who Stephen Sondheim was? And also the Carol Burnett show. So sad that we don't have entertainment like this anymore! Bernadette Peters is now 73 years old. We have lost a great number of wonderful performers over the recent years. I hope she sticks around for many more years to come.
I think you'd be surprised, Sondheim's a legend and any theater kid who knows their Lin Manuel Miranda knows Sondheim. We're coming up on a theater Renaissance, just wait
Yeah. I'm 23 and have always loved Sondheim ever since my older sister had to watch a Broadway performance of into the woods for theater class. I stole the cd from her and watched and rewatched. He's definitely a gateway for a lot of people my age because everything he wrote was so relatable. His songs help a lot when I'm going through tough times, even now.
Well, she liked the experience of singing in a diner so much, she did it a second time in a blue, silver-chromium diner during Sunday brunch and brought all her Broadway friends…
@@jchristilton6893 Peters appeared with Burnett a number of times. This is indeed from 1991, an episode of the "new" Carol Burnett Show which included Richard Kind and Jessica Lundy.
Ms Peters came to Vancouver 3 years ago to perform her one woman show with the VSO. MAGNIFICENT!! She wore the lowest cut sequined gown that still permitted a family rating, slit high enough to allow high kicking from which she never for 1-second hesitated. I might add that chiffon was not incorporated into the bodice to disguise aging of the decolettage because there was no need!! FLAWLESS, as was her voice. No raspiness or lowering of key signature; as pure as it was on her album from 1980/81. XoXo 💋💯❤🌹
In my opinion this is an absolute treasure. Both Carol and Bernadette are wonderful performers. Ilove them both. I stumbled upon this video and I could not turn away.
A fan of Burnette since the 60s & of Peters since 1980. Is there a status in the USA similar to Japan's "National Treasure" or Britain's OBE? If there is, I sincerely hope both of these treasures have been duly recognized in such a capacity. XoXo 💯💋❤🌹
@@WellbredNfedKembleTV We have the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Medal of Freedom. Also, simply earning an Oscar, Emmy, Tony or Grammy is fairly close to the same, among the masses anyway. The common citizen would probably be more likely to "bow in honor" (figuratively) to someone with one of those last few awards over the first two, even though the first two should be more respected. But that's America - pop culture consumes. The Nobel Prize would get you into a lot of doors too.
@@charlieinfinite9434 I think I saw a Whitehouse ceremony where Carol Burnette was awarded a medal for her contribution to comedy & culture. ..."I think...' XoXo
This is so fantastic. The way they all know everything about BP. This is entertainment at its FINEST. I wish I could do this sort of thing. True talent.
It's the little touches of comedic genius, like the handing over of the dental floss... and the subsequent straight drop to the ground Carol then gave it. Collaborative moments between fluent artists--whether in music or writing or performance--show the best of what humans can accomplish. It's way more fun to laugh at ourselves than to holler blame at others anyway. :)
@@christycampbell9050 ...and coming up with that bit in the first place, just to fill a moment. Who would think of that! My goodness, that was truly enjoyable, that sketch. I would have liked the tow truck driver to show up at the end, but.... :-)
Not sure which biker chick your talking about.... the one that talked to Bernadette is Jessica Lundy.. she was on the remake of the carol Burnett show it didn’t air for long..it was called carol and co....
@@gurvaaz1703 yes was kinda wondering bout that rmends me of somethng i was watching earlier today ayway um i looked her up includng speificaully at 73 as thats not what came up frist, for berndaette pters not to be confused 1 from tbt and my gosh she literally hasnt aged unless shes refused to have older pics on the ntenet of her hmmm
Oh my----such a fun, and funny skit, with the fabulous Carol Burnett, Tony Roberts..... and the BRILLIANT singing and dancing and comedy...of the ONE and ONLY....Bernadette Peters.......who couldn't be any more talented...if she tried....
Carol Burnett a genuine National Treasure and icon. This is pure Carol genius and on television no less that’s what’s sad about today. We’ve lost brilliant, dazzling and clever. Thank you Bernadette and Tony. Kudos.
Was looking for a tutorial on how to play Last Midnight from into the woods. After I saw Bernadette’s performance. Now I ended up here. I’m not complaining though XD
Wow ! I too accidentally ran into this video and loved it 😍! Thanks so much! This a real gem and nice touch to see picture of the great Steven Sondheim.. RIP 😥
Yes the late boomers had it all in the entertainment line. I haven't watched TV in decades but back then it was wonderful. And Bernadette Peters was the bomb (with that teeny weeny mouth LOL)
How clever is this? It pokes great fun of the fact that Sondheim is an acquired metropolitan taste by having a provincial diner audience of blue collar guys come in to hear a Sondheim concert, which we know they’d never do, while simultaneously putting Sondheim on popular TV show to give a taste of his and Bernadette’s and Carol’s genius.
before i even start watch this video. bernadette is a kicker. love carol and bernadette is off the hook. i would so of loved to lived next door to her growing up and we got to be friends wow. wat a gal. and the bird can sing and bring actual tears to my eyes. i love her, get out the gutter. i love her dammit, leave me alone.
yes i am a dork, gon on say it, DORK. feel better, i love bernadette peters with all my heart she so floats my boat. what a champion actress, comedian, singer, and i'll put money she can dance too. i feel s blessed and thankful to you tube, the internet, all this stuff we witnessed in the past and i am able to see it again. the world is going wacko and nobody knows what to do. i am not gone be miserable in spite of you, so there. i so love and appreciate the good and no time for the bad, just enough to see if i can figure a way to stop it. but, frustrating as can be, maybe i can change some things and go charles bronson on people throwing others on the tracks in ny city. thinkin bout it.
I wish i had a class photo 📸 but i went to grade school (shout outs to BERGEN STREET ELEMENTARY, they just tore it down a few years back 😢) with a girl that could pass for Bernadette's sister. And when i saw her a few years after graduation she STILL looked like her.
if bernadette was willing, carol should of added her on her show with tim conway, havey korman, of course and lionel wagner. bernadette shines brightly under carol burnetts wing. mind blowing baby so love you sweetie yum yum eat em up beautiful beautiful girl
It is almost unimaginable that we would see something like this on prime time TV today: a variety show that devotes a lengthy segment to Stephen Sondheim with top tier Broadway talent and thus brings his work to the masses, which the skit’s premise reflects with a wink. Just terrific!
True. Unfortunately, growing up in the 70s, I lost interest quickly when the big, theatrical numbers started. Though already a singer & pianist, I remember turning off this very skit more than once! I didn't know what I was missing!!
Saddly, everything is decadence. (sorry my english, I'm from Argentina)
no talent today that could pull it off with any class
Fabulous. I am 72 years old and remember well the variety shows on television. Always a treat to be able to see them on RUclips, sometimes on PBS. Thanks!
They've done Broadway tributes on SNL to great effect. Give them a shot!
People forget how funny and talented Carol Burnett is. It a shame most young people today will never see something like this.
When I was a kid I saw the infomercials for the carol burnett show and I loved it I still have the dvd sets, I love her
Share it everywhere and they will
She is HILARIOUS
idk im 29 and watch her show!
The lovely Bernadette Peters... one of the crushes of my youth. Loved this.
They don't make TV like this anymore. I wonder how many people nowadays actually know who Stephen Sondheim was?
And also the Carol Burnett show. So sad that we don't have entertainment like this anymore!
Bernadette Peters is now 73 years old. We have lost a great number of wonderful performers over the recent years. I hope she sticks around for many more years to come.
I think you'd be surprised, Sondheim's a legend and any theater kid who knows their Lin Manuel Miranda knows Sondheim. We're coming up on a theater Renaissance, just wait
Yeah. I'm 23 and have always loved Sondheim ever since my older sister had to watch a Broadway performance of into the woods for theater class. I stole the cd from her and watched and rewatched. He's definitely a gateway for a lot of people my age because everything he wrote was so relatable. His songs help a lot when I'm going through tough times, even now.
She's performing with the Denver Symphony November 12 2022
I saw her in May in Pasadena. She is great.
Carol is the undesputed queen of magical musical comedy 👑
Well, she liked the experience of singing in a diner so much, she did it a second time in a blue, silver-chromium diner during Sunday brunch and brought all her Broadway friends…
Bernadette Peters was born February 28, 1948. In 2021 she was 73 years old. The program here is from 1991 which would make her 43 at that time. 😎🎹
I saw this for the first time on the road in 1981ish....
She mentioned Into the Woods and I believe that was around 1987-1988
Thanks for that info!
@@jchristilton6893 Peters appeared with Burnett a number of times. This is indeed from 1991, an episode of the "new" Carol Burnett Show which included Richard Kind and Jessica Lundy.
Ms Peters came to Vancouver 3 years ago to perform her one woman show with the VSO. MAGNIFICENT!! She wore the lowest cut sequined gown that still permitted a family rating, slit high enough to allow high kicking from which she never for 1-second hesitated. I might add that chiffon was not incorporated into the bodice to disguise aging of the decolettage because there was no need!! FLAWLESS, as was her voice. No raspiness or lowering of key signature; as pure as it was on her album from 1980/81. XoXo 💋💯❤🌹
It's like she's doing an impression of herself and I love it.
RIP Stephen Sondheim, an American icon and one of our best! And Ms. Peters, Ms. Burnett, and Mr. Roberts, wonderful!
In my opinion this is an absolute treasure. Both Carol and Bernadette are wonderful performers. Ilove them both. I stumbled upon this video and I could not turn away.
A fan of Burnette since the 60s & of Peters since 1980. Is there a status in the USA similar to Japan's "National Treasure" or Britain's OBE? If there is, I sincerely hope both of these treasures have been duly recognized in such a capacity. XoXo 💯💋❤🌹
@@WellbredNfedKembleTV We have the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Medal of Freedom.
Also, simply earning an Oscar, Emmy, Tony or Grammy is fairly close to the same, among the masses anyway. The common citizen would probably be more likely to "bow in honor" (figuratively) to someone with one of those last few awards over the first two, even though the first two should be more respected. But that's America - pop culture consumes. The Nobel Prize would get you into a lot of doors too.
@@charlieinfinite9434 I think I saw a Whitehouse ceremony where Carol Burnette was awarded a medal for her contribution to comedy & culture. ..."I think...' XoXo
Same happened to me this morning. Just brilliant!
I just stumbled this snippet and found this gem Bernadette Peters, Tony Robert’s and Carol Burnett. It’s joyful! 🎶
This is so fantastic. The way they all know everything about BP. This is entertainment at its FINEST. I wish I could do this sort of thing. True talent.
It's the little touches of comedic genius, like the handing over of the dental floss... and the subsequent straight drop to the ground Carol then gave it.
Collaborative moments between fluent artists--whether in music or writing or performance--show the best of what humans can accomplish. It's way more fun to laugh at ourselves than to holler blame at others anyway. :)
I caught that moment too. Perfect!
@@christycampbell9050 ...and coming up with that bit in the first place, just to fill a moment. Who would think of that! My goodness, that was truly enjoyable, that sketch. I would have liked the tow truck driver to show up at the end, but.... :-)
@iKandy Do you often fantasise about imaginary butts?
I know 2021's been rough, but maybe talk to somebody about that.
I’ve been in love with Bernadette my whole life!
And Carol,she just blows the roof off,as always!
❤️
This is a great find. I miss having this kind of entertainment on television. So much talent in this one skit.
Knowing Sondheim he probably really did write that note and sign the poster of him at the end.
Broooooo I love how carol did the same impersonation of Bernadette in Annie hahahah it’s so funny!!!
Carol and Bernadette will always be sisters besties legends idols queens 👑 and icons forever and always
that's burnett's daugther, Jodi, playing the biker girl. She also produced this show.
Not sure which biker chick your talking about.... the one that talked to Bernadette is Jessica Lundy.. she was on the remake of the carol Burnett show it didn’t air for long..it was called carol and co....
Damn! Accidentally hit dislike instead of comment. Thank you for the info about burnett's dau as biker girl. Sensed everyone knew something i didmt.
@@dslewinskiCarol ended it.
@@BrunetteOnTheCouch I liked it❤️❤️❤️ had some funny people. I miss the variety shows like that
As much as I love Bernadette's voice, I never get tired of the impersonations of her - so good.
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@@gurvaaz1703 yes was kinda wondering bout that rmends me of somethng i was watching earlier today ayway um i looked her up includng speificaully at 73 as thats not what came up frist, for berndaette pters not to be confused 1 from tbt and my gosh she literally hasnt aged unless shes refused to have older pics on the ntenet of her hmmm
@@Selfemployedmildautisticperfor I saw her in person a few years ago, I think she was 70, and she looked amazing. Still smokin' hot!
@@Selfemployedmildautisticperfor It's called "cosmetics" and "cosmetic surgery".
Those days of fabulous TV are long gone. Thankfully, they can be brought back with videos like this one. I could hardly believe how good it was.
What a wonderful production. Not something I would have looked for, but I was completely hooked to the end.
Played her symphony show in Vancouver BC pre Covid. Pure magic, awesome talent!
Was there! Magical
I never realized how small Bernadette is.
She’s tiny!!! That’s why her vocal skills are so much more impressive
Oh my----such a fun, and funny skit, with the fabulous Carol Burnett, Tony Roberts.....
and the BRILLIANT singing and dancing and comedy...of the ONE and ONLY....Bernadette Peters.......who couldn't be any more talented...if she tried....
Watching this Dec 2021 & love cuz he just passed😇🕊Rest in His Peace Steven
Ain't it funny how decades later we'll have a Broadway musical set in a diner?
I love Bernadette peters who did into the woods with Chuck Wagner and that she said it and between her Carol did Annie 1982. I love this
Had never seen this before. Absolutely brilliant. Sadly, they don't make 'em like this anymore...
Bloody Brilliant!
She either has a excellent surgeon or she has brilliant genes. She looks youthful for her 70's.
Both LOL
When do you think this was? This is from the 1990-1991 season of "Carol and Company."
She would’ve been 50ish here... not 70.
@@buddyobbard2176 Still dam good for 50ish, and even today at 73 she could still get it.
Actually early 40s.
i love bernadette and carol!!!
What a lovely memory!
I loved Sondheim too. Carol Rocked.
I love Bernadette Peters!
Stunning looker, stunning talent, stunning performer.
Beautiful Bernadette
The customer that Carol talks to is Richard Kind.
to get that close to her lips.. I would have melted
Truly wonderful great talent and iconic composer , Would like to see more of this on TV
Not a medley, but very fun! Thank you for putting this up!
Carol Burnett a genuine National Treasure and icon. This is pure Carol genius and on television no less that’s what’s sad about today. We’ve lost brilliant, dazzling and clever. Thank you Bernadette and Tony. Kudos.
Was looking for a tutorial on how to play Last Midnight from into the woods. After I saw Bernadette’s performance. Now I ended up here. I’m not complaining though XD
Oh god!! I've been looking for this video for eight years..!!! Thank you for this. You are my savior!!
Wow ! I too accidentally ran into this video and loved it 😍! Thanks so much! This a real gem and nice touch to see picture of the great Steven Sondheim.. RIP 😥
Unbelievable. Just freaking funny and great!
Bring this TV back, please
Hey look!! It's Ms. Hannigan and Lily St. Regis from Annie!! Without Rooster.
I have NEVER seen this. Thank you for sharing!!
O my god she is still super hotttt🔥🔥🔥🔥
Yup!
The metal head girl is Jessica Lundy AKA Elaine Shulman from Northern Exposure.
God hit a triple homer when he made Bernadette....♥
This would have been so neat to witness live. And is that Richard Kind sitting at the table? He could have performed too.
It is him!
yes Richard Kind
always brings the right mix of comedic and serious
Yeah! I saw that. I love him too!
Yes the late boomers had it all in the entertainment line. I haven't watched TV in decades but back then it was wonderful. And Bernadette Peters was the bomb (with that teeny weeny mouth LOL)
So the two great screen queens 👑 Bernadette and carol were also in annie
41 years ago
How clever is this? It pokes great fun of the fact that Sondheim is an acquired metropolitan taste by having a provincial diner audience of blue collar guys come in to hear a Sondheim concert, which we know they’d never do, while simultaneously putting Sondheim on popular TV show to give a taste of his and Bernadette’s and Carol’s genius.
Luv Ms. Bernadette a ton!
I never saw this before! It’s sensational👨👩👧👑🌼
Thank you for the s’wonderful transfer. Comfort to Stephen Sondheim’s family.friends and fans.
That was So Much Fun!
Fantastic! Sondheim is going to be missed.
Utterly delightful and heart-lifting. Thank you.
I didn’t know Ms. Peters was such a good tap-dancer!
You must be VERY YOUNG! 🤔😏
And one of those truckers is Richard Kind!
This is the first time I've seen Peters tap dance.
before i even start watch this video. bernadette is a kicker. love carol and bernadette is off the hook. i would so of loved to lived next door to her growing up and we got to be friends wow. wat a gal. and the bird can sing and bring actual tears to my eyes. i love her, get out the gutter. i love her dammit, leave me alone.
Absolutely love this! Thank you so much for posting this! What a fantastic revisit to this gem!
Richard Kind as the talkative customer!!
Carol kills me this was so much fun
a medley implies more than one song
She crushed Into the Woods
Jokes & comedy & sass, a wonderful combination!
people the tapping is out of this world
Later on, Carol would go on to sing this track again in "Putting It Together".
Brilliant!
Fabulous.
Don't know why but I keep getting brought back to Stephen soundhim
i love it!!!!!
S’wonderful! Made my day!
How could they take this out of TV? HAHAHAHA That's amazing! hahahaa
There must be something Bernadette Peters can't do brilliantly, but I sure don't know what it is.
Wonderful!!!
I could do this everyday
I miss good TV. I never turn mine on anymore.
yes i am a dork, gon on say it, DORK. feel better, i love bernadette peters with all my heart she so floats my boat. what a champion actress, comedian, singer, and i'll put money she can dance too. i feel s blessed and thankful to you tube, the internet, all this stuff we witnessed in the past and i am able to see it again. the world is going wacko and nobody knows what to do. i am not gone be miserable in spite of you, so there. i so love and appreciate the good and no time for the bad, just enough to see if i can figure a way to stop it. but, frustrating as can be, maybe i can change some things and go charles bronson on people throwing others on the tracks in ny city. thinkin bout it.
I wish i had a class photo 📸 but i went to grade school (shout outs to BERGEN STREET ELEMENTARY, they just tore it down a few years back 😢) with a girl that could pass for Bernadette's sister. And when i saw her a few years after graduation she STILL looked like her.
Fantastic Mark.
Such a class act. So beautiful, sexy, and talented, and that hair!
fabulous
Thanks! That was fantastic 🙏
Tony Roberts is the only one who’s aged…wonderful!
As good as television ever was, and sadly isn't anymore.
Back when we had real entertainment!
It's not a medley; it's one song, but well done!
wow!!!! so great i watched it again... and will keep watching it! thanks for posting!
Amazing stuff!
Carol Burnett and Bernadette Peters sing Sondheim at the Diner!
This is so so so good. Thank you for posting! #ripmrsondheim #Ilovecarolburnett #ilovemspeters
My god, where has all the talent gone?
A pre-fame Richard Kind!
He was a regular on the show. This is from Carol’s show that was on NBC in the early 1990s.
if bernadette was willing, carol should of added her on her show with tim conway, havey korman, of course and lionel wagner. bernadette shines brightly under carol burnetts wing. mind blowing baby so love you sweetie yum yum eat em up beautiful beautiful girl
this episode reminds me of Northern Exposure.