I admire someone who will go through 3 and a half hours of makeup for a joke. He was one of the greats!

@ForceMaximus84

2 жыл бұрын

By then, he had to know that he would be known forever for Planet of the Apes. I’m happy he seems to be Ok with that. He did a great job as both Cornelius and Caesar.

@aviduser1961

2 жыл бұрын

Planet of the Apes was a weekly TV show in 1974. Believe it or not it replaced The Brady Bunch on ABC. After finishing a days work on the Ape set he probably was driven to the Carol Burnet show. The two studios are a bout 15 minutes away from each other.

@marvinrich269

2 жыл бұрын

Long live ceasar

@Ernie_Centofanti

2 жыл бұрын

It’s also my understanding it takes a good 45 minutes to get it all off.

@spacejocky6012

2 жыл бұрын

He was the greatest may he rest in peace

Even after years, this makeup work is still impressive.

@montefullmer1018

10 жыл бұрын

It did win an Oscar for Costume Design in the Oscars of 1968.

@jinpayne

10 жыл бұрын

TOYMASTERFUL Awful? ha.

@sweetlasers

10 жыл бұрын

TOYMASTERFUL fuck off tim burtons movie was garbage, but rick bakers makeup work on it is some of the best makeup ever created for film. period. this work is amazing and seminal, but the 2001 makeup is beyond description

@PS3GTALoquendo

10 жыл бұрын

sweetlasers Indeed, 2001 movie sucks.

@Freak80MC

10 жыл бұрын

PS3GTALoquendo Why does everyone hate on the 2001 version? I personally really enjoyed it and even more than the 1968 version. I enjoyed that version as well, but it definitely shows its age and feels dated to me. The makeup in the 2001 version was also spectacular and made me feel like scientists went out and grew humanoid intelligent apes just to film that movie.

I love how he keeps in his Cornelius character... keeping his facial features alive with crinkling his nose, etc. That's what made the make-up work so well.

@PlumbPitiful

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. If this was 1974 then he would be playing Galen on the Planet of the Apes TV series. There were subtle differences in the makeup between each of the three ape characters that Roddy McDowell played; Cornelius, Caesar and Galen. I know this makeup isn't Cornelius because the hair is too short.

@JazzFunk22

Жыл бұрын

👱‍♀️......🐵....🎬 🤭

@carlwest3441

Жыл бұрын

The actors had to continually make little facial movements because the prosthesis would ossify and become stiff if they didn’t.

@ajjy1110

Жыл бұрын

​@@carlwest3441wrong

@LEATHERWOLF1701

9 ай бұрын

Insanely brilliant and hysterical 😂

Roddy was so cool. Love his voice. He had pretty eyes. He lives forever in his film and TV work.

@ernestinemaloy8680

2 жыл бұрын

My favorite actor...miss him so much...fuck I'm about to cry...😿💔 still heartbroken after all these yrs...BTW I remember this episode...tip mr. McDowall loved and missed...

@d.ashgrove1247

2 ай бұрын

Umm? It's just a black person hitting on Carol Burnette. Other than intermixing, not sure what is funny?

You haven't fully appreciated Roddy McDowall as an actor until you've seen him in things like Cleopatra, where his scene upon hearing that Antony is dead is tremendous.

@just_kos99

6 ай бұрын

After he played Octavian/Augustus Caesar, everyone in Hollywood knew he was a shoe-in for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar. Sadly, some paperwork wasn't turned in on time so he missed out even being nominated :(

@jogordon1530

3 ай бұрын

I never even knew he was in that movie!!!

Roddy McDowell was a treasure.

@catlady8324

3 жыл бұрын

jo Warrick drum And now, he’s a buried treasure!

@jwarrickdrum

3 жыл бұрын

@@catlady8324 Still worthy of respect. Never heard anyone say an unkind word.

@secretsquirrel5152

3 жыл бұрын

That is best statement anyone Ever Said about Him...He Truly Was...

@lordfaladar6261

3 жыл бұрын

miss my distant relation .r.i.p. roddy

@Panwere36

3 жыл бұрын

@@catlady8324 , but that means he is STILL a treasure.... not like so many of the so called "stars" of today...

no CGI here and it still stands up to this day.

@myronhelton4441

4 жыл бұрын

This Carol Burnette & Roddy McDowall Video looks unbelievable, the best I ever saw, like High Definition after all these years. Whoever had this video, took great care in preserving it.

@nossasenhoradoo871

4 жыл бұрын

"no CGI here and it still stands up to this day" That is because CGI has ruined movies. They don't even bother with stories or the sex angle. Linda Harrison was great but it was a shame she had to wear that bikini!

@alex90909

4 жыл бұрын

CGI has ruined movies. (2)

@edwardmccready9288

2 жыл бұрын

Yea the apes in the new ones facially were made up to be more like human looking

@amo670

2 жыл бұрын

@@nossasenhoradoo871 actually cgi has made movies even better than before, ur just stuck in the past lmao

Roddy McDowell IMHO was one of the most underrated actors in Hollywood history. Everything did was superb. A true master of his craft.

@damc8415

9 ай бұрын

I also love his guest appearances on “Fantasy Island” as Mephisto. Roddy was suavely menacing in that role.

@viking22

9 ай бұрын

One of my favorite actors. Years ago I got to see him in a stage performance of Charlie's Aunt and he was hilarious. After the show he was very accommodating to us fans , talked with us and signed autographs. Very gracious and thanked us for coming to the play. Wonderful fellow.

@bfpierce

Ай бұрын

Underrated?

The makeup work is remarkable still, but it’s really the acting of people like Roddy McDowall that sells this. Marvelous actor.

@geo_ashburn

2 жыл бұрын

Roddy playing it straight made this funny.

Hahahahaha.....this is priceless! Roddy and Carol were GREAT friends, and this proves it. Oh how I miss him!! And nothing will ever TOP the original Planet of The Apes with Roddy, Charlton Heston, Kim Hunter and the rest of that cast.

@mariogiresi6792

4 жыл бұрын

Lori Brom Agreed. All these remakes and sequels just can’t measure up to the original films.

@andrewpetik2034

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! We have traded C.G.I. , perfect bodies and teeth for actual acting and entertaining.

@nychus1

4 жыл бұрын

Loved him in the grass harp

@stevemoore9509

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree with you I remember the first time I saw the movie it was a little scary but amazing very original.

@RSTI191

2 жыл бұрын

LINDA HARRISON...Fuhget about it..

I remember my friends talked about Roddy's appearance on the show when I was at the height of my Ape mania days in 1973. I was crushed that I had missed it. And to think it only took about 48 years to finally be able to watch it.

@stevejordan7275

2 жыл бұрын

A gift from your past. At least you knew about it. I didn't know it happened until just a few minutes ago.

@ninjabearpress2574

2 жыл бұрын

Better late than never.

@jackieellenbarnes1268

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you can finally watch it.

Nobody could ever be Cornelius except Roddy McDowall. One of the classiest actors in history together with an equally classy lady! How I miss these days...

@tessdurberville711

Жыл бұрын

Paiste Bob David Watson played Cornelius in Beneath the Planet of the Earth.

@Camilavvm868

5 ай бұрын

@@tessdurberville711and he did great!

Oh my God, I remember this when it aired. I went to the theater to see Planet Of The Apes when it came out, I was APE CRAZY as a kid. We used to sit as a family and watch The Carol Burnett Show and when he came out like this I was rolling on the floor laughing. Those were the days, weren't they?

@faithcastillo9597

2 жыл бұрын

When Planet Of The Apes came out my dad bundled us all up into the car and drove to the local drive-in theater to watch it. I think I was 10ish, then. That's when I developed a life long love and appreciation for Roddy McDowall. I miss his presence, too. He was a wonderful actor.

The makeup is amazing but let's have a moment to enjoy the level of tv made here. Nowadays we don't see anything like it. I was drawn in the first place 20 seconds and loved every minute. Roddy is for sure a true gentleman and artist and it's a shame nobody today takes the time to study his art.

@1punch_man

2 жыл бұрын

💯. The talent is on another level compared to the current era

@eskiltester3913

2 жыл бұрын

@@1punch_man absolutely

@andrewwood1035

Ай бұрын

😊​@@1punch_man

Considering how restrictive that make up is, it’s really impressive how expressive he is. Much of that is McDowall’s powerful talent as an actor.

There is nothing like this anymore... Pure theatrical entertainment which makes you smile.

@blitzeditzccp

7 ай бұрын

I mean the 2011 to 2016 planet of the apes movies were smth else…

This is incredible and hilarious. It may be about 50 years old but it's timeless! Carol and Roddy were amazing!

Carol always had the best reactions ... small facial expressions, hand gestures, etc.

@ThePyroSquirrel1

2 ай бұрын

Yes I love how her eyes are just constantly moving over his makeup in the beginning

I loved Roddy McDowall. He was an amazing actor and a wonderful man, in general.

@s.d.haddock7838

Жыл бұрын

I read a very good book about the making of the movie Cleopatra and the author said that all actors on the set had big egos exept Rodddy McDowall who was a true gentleman....😊

He played it so straight, that's what made it so funny. "Why are you staring at me?" I loved him in everything-especially National Velvet with Elizabeth Taylor.

@kaydwelly1696

2 жыл бұрын

He was not in National Velvet???

@kristinmarie862

2 жыл бұрын

He wasn't in National Velvet but he was in Lassie Come Home with Elizabeth Taylor

@sheilatruax6172

2 жыл бұрын

That was Mickey Rooney in National Velvet.

@janel.8921

Ай бұрын

He was in My Friend Flicka, another great horse movie.

Can’t pin it down but Roddy has a loveable “aura” , ‘charisma’, “personality”, “mannerisms” that really made his roles even better. I don’t feel any modern actors have this “unique” style that works in many roles. Well, I can’t think of any new ones in 2019.

I have to say youtube is best place to bring back memories of the past. thank you so much..

I can remember watching Carol Burnett reruns as a kid and thinking she was the most brilliant woman in the world. I love her humor and silliness so much.

Absolutely charming. Carol Burnett's timing and subtle hints of wildness helps keep the cheese factor at bay. Brilliant. And yes, the makeup does still impress.

@jefferyevans7773

4 жыл бұрын

Why are Brits naturally good actors? You ever notice in any period piece that takes place in some fictional or ancient kingdom, they all have British accents? Love British comedy too - Are You Being Served?... classic tv show.

@porschefoster999

4 жыл бұрын

It's rather nice to see a few classics brought back to TV such as 'Are you Being Served.' Some people think American actors are the best. I disagree. Perhaps it's just a case of they might have more actors? I agree with you though. Love British actors. Such charm and witt usually. They make even those most depressing situations hilarious. Helps with my depression. I love Roddy McDowall and John Cleese. Top of my head they'd have to be top 2.

@rerenaissance7487

3 жыл бұрын

@@jefferyevans7773 I never thought of Roddy McDowall as English, but of course he was. I think you just notice the Englishness, so it seems better, especially in "posh" roles. Daniel Craig is the first "tough guy" James Bond (Connery had a coldness, but it was never thuggish), it's just something Americans tend to do better, as far as we are concerned. The ancient realms bit is probably unfair to Americans, as they're based on stories older than the US. Put a Brit in a western and you get the horror of "Silverado". Horses for courses.

@rerenaissance7487

3 жыл бұрын

@@porschefoster999 oops - I shouldn't have mentioned Silverado in my response to Jeffrey...! :D From what you say, this year will have been especially hard on you, hope you're getting through it - and if John Cleese helps, lap him up, mate!

This was amazing. .. As you watch this, you can see why HE Made the Movie what it was! The way he Twitched and moved. incredible improvisation and method acting all in one. Fking genius

I thought I had seen every Carol Burnett Show ever made but not this one. What pure delight!

How does that make-up still look so impressive all these years later??

My mother and I really liked watching the Carol Burnett show, and we really enjoyed watching this episode with Roddy McDowell. One of my favorite actors.

What I love about the actors and actresses of my youth, is they planned these skits, but also did improvisation. They did things on the fly. They didn't do anything vulgar.

The practical effects always impress me more than the computer stuff we endure today...

@porschefoster999

4 жыл бұрын

Endure lol yes

That's a million times better looking than CGI

@PygmalionFaciebat

4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you.. the best comparison is: 1999 Star Wars Yoda.. with the later Cgi-Yoda... There is something organic.. living thing in it.. when a blessed artist, with love to his work, creates a masterpiece with his own hands.. its very similar to creating new life.. and with other talented people.. puppetmasters or actors like Roddy McDowall .. the new creature turns into a breathing, pulsating, feeling creature.. Its a much bigger magic in it, than the cold cgi, which even if its also buildetld by artists, the animation is often so artificial.. cold.. soulless.. We feel that its nothing but deas algorithms which moves this artificial "thing".. Also there is a human side on handmade things: we appreciate work..and the love for work.. You can feel how much heart flow into Cornelius.. Zira.. or like i mentioned even the Yoda-Puppet, or E.T. ... thats why we feel something about those creatures.. On E.T. we can cry.. some also on Yoda when he died.. we have a relationship to this creatures.. because we feel them alive.. really alive.

@porschefoster999

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! 👍

@selectexotic9545

4 жыл бұрын

His generation of apes had genetalia and wore clothes as well"/!!! lmao

@DanielsArtStudioGamesAnimation

4 жыл бұрын

Did he fly in the liberty spaceship all the way from 3978 AD to 20thcentury for the interview

@ForceMaximus84

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, though I will give props to Andy Serkis for his fantastic motion capture performances as Caesar. No matter the tech, if the performances are great, that’s what sticks with you.

Time machine please....You can have your technology, I wanna go back !!!

@ingenunis5003

4 жыл бұрын

chello70 Myself as well😞

@goosequillian

4 жыл бұрын

This is pure hypocrisy. You lot would doubtless ululate in a day or two that you demand Internet post-haste.

@amandahovendon2143

4 жыл бұрын

Can I come with you when we finally do get a Time Machine?

@sherylsimmons8111

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!😊

@hemiolaguy

3 жыл бұрын

Of course, a time machine would use super high technology!

One of the most underrated actors of his generation. Absolutely love the legend of hell house.

@zebjohnson5118

2 жыл бұрын

Yep hell house my absolute favorite horror film of all time 👍✌️♥️

@leoallan2225

2 жыл бұрын

He was Exellent in Planet of the Apes.

@edwardmccready9288

2 жыл бұрын

And fright night

I will NEVER forget seeing this when it first aired. I had recently become an Apes FANATIC and was so thrilled to see Roddy show up in full Ape makeup. The Apes phenomenon was at it's peak in 1974 with 5 films complete, a new Curtis/Marvel Magazine and a live action TV series on the way. Never thought I'd have to wait over 30 years to see this precious moment again. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@robertgordon7187

9 жыл бұрын

***** I remember this too!

@jefferyevans7773

4 жыл бұрын

I remember the Apes movies and shows when I was young, the animated series was REALLY good, check it out if you get the chance. You won't be disappointed.

@jefferyevans7773

4 жыл бұрын

@tinwoods I remember it well, good memories...

@azpatriot9239

4 жыл бұрын

Carol was classic funny no foul language or being crude just funny!!

@aliciamesa5382

4 жыл бұрын

Ohhh soo great...I'am sooo happy for you!!!!!😀😉

He was hella talented! He terrified me as a child in Night Gallery, and so devilishly in Columbo. He deserved Emmys for those roles, let alone countless of others....

The look on her face when Roddy sings "We will raise a family . " 😂

Carol Burnett is the best! Everybody shines on her show.

Roddy McDowall was awesome haha and it mustve been terribly hot with the make up on for so long under those lights

@TheMaineSurveyor

4 жыл бұрын

Shin Obi They don’t put that much makeup on for TV. Roddy seems quite comfortable. It’s good he got the smudge off his chin, though. That would be embarrassing.

I remember this... That makeup used to literally scare me at age 7 back then... the best most lifelike of its time.

Roddy, was a dear friend of mine. Missed Benjamin Hahn Retired Beverly Hills CA

the breadth and scope of his career is astonishing. He was asked to do it all for the stage, screen, radio, and television camera and he kept doing it both in classical productions such as Macbeth, in westerns, in mysteries, in comedy, in satire, in musicals, in romances, in sitcoms, in war films, in voice-overs... I could go on and on. He was a workaholic but he had the talent never to worry about the next project coming down the road. If you look at his bio, there was absolutely nobody in New York, England, Wales or Hollywood he did not work with.

Roddy Mcdowell was a great actor and sorely missed! Glad Carol Burnett is still alive. Most of her cast and her hubby are gone now. They were all awesome. I miss the 1970’s!

and 50 yrs later still looks amazing, specially the movements he add for realism

Peter Ustinov ... Roddy ...Class and simple elegance ... It's all over ... The Planet of the Apes ... At the time ... Unpassable !

Roddy McDowall was an amazing actor and truly underrated.

How did we ever go from this great entertainment to watching someone popping pimples is beyond me.

That's why we all prefer makeup instead of crappy CGI

@flybeep1661

4 жыл бұрын

If only you knew how ignorant your comment is. Unless you're watching obvious sci-fi and fantasy elements you'll only notice bad CGI. Lots of time, especially on TV you'll watch a scene and you'll have no clue at all it's full of CGI. Your comment is stereotypical and ignorant as hell. The latest Planet of the Apes movies have superior ape looks, with much more expressive emotinal faces where you can actually see the acting come through. There's a reason Andy Serkis earned an oscar for his work fool.

@Mangsaab1954

4 жыл бұрын

Blackface? Why haven't the SJWs had a fit over this?

@robhyde8067

3 жыл бұрын

Budgets, baby. ;) Btw, if you watch sci-fi tv show with bad CGI & you will notice but more time watch and you won't be notice it. :3

@darrinpennington

3 жыл бұрын

No matter how good or bad real will always be real, and no matter how real cgi appears it will always be fake. 😉

@trcsonic

3 жыл бұрын

​@@darrinpennington Exactly. You said everything. Horror movies suffer a lot from the use of CGI.

John Chambers was an outstanding make-up artist who created these legendary Apes

Just can't put into words how much I love Roddy McDowall!!!!

This is when comedy was still funny.

@andrewpetik2034

4 жыл бұрын

It is! Funny, warm and not crass!

@daveliebrock363

4 жыл бұрын

Back when TV was fun and entertaining. What a sad state of affairs we have now

@DLJohnsonHonourofKings

4 жыл бұрын

@@daveliebrock363 PC culture destroys everything it touches.

@ciscogomez73ify

4 жыл бұрын

Classic comedy.

@dadduorp

4 жыл бұрын

@@DLJohnsonHonourofKings Uhh...did I miss something? Was something offensive said about chimpanzees?

It says something about Carol as a performer that she communicates so much in facial expressions.

First movie I ever saw with Roddy in it was “How Green is My Valley”. He was a great child actor that successfully became a great adult actor.

“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams.

My mom loved Carol Burnett and I remember watching it for years. Her comedy still stands strong,and I wish the show were in reruns so more people could see what TV once was and just how good it could be. Maybe that's the reason it's not in reruns, it would show that TV was once good!

Don’t forget he was the BookWorm! On the original 60s Batman TV show. Well done sir!

@ff6girl

4 жыл бұрын

He was also the voice of the madhatter in Batman the animated series. Phenomenal.

@StevieStitches

4 жыл бұрын

@@ff6girl He was also the audiobook narrator for Tim Burton's Batman (1989) kzread.info/dash/bejne/hZOc1MOTetitdsY.html

YOU HAVE TO ADMIT THAT WHO EVER DID THE MAKE UP WAS AHEAD OF HIS OR HER TIME EPIC LOOKING!

@caronstout354

10 ай бұрын

Plus, any actor in that much makeup-appliances that completely disguise their faces- have to act through the makeup or the performance is flat.

@robertveith6383

8 күн бұрын

Stop yelling your post in all caps, you rude poster.

After all these years, this is still funny.

Ha, instant ear-castanet improv in last seconds by Burnett. A brilliant and courageous performer!

@surfersilver6610

2 жыл бұрын

YES! I'm not alone in catching that.🤗 Scrolling down for miles paid off. LOL

Roddy McDowell was one of the very, very few people in Hollywood history who never made an enemy. Everyone loved him dearly. Even today, he's missed.

@wirelessone2986

4 жыл бұрын

I dont believe that there is a person on earth who never had an enemy...geese

@patkramer4423

4 жыл бұрын

@@wirelessone2986 Well ok then, that's just your opinion isn't it? He was loved by many, why can't you just accept that? Why do you have to be the Debbie Downer? Because you just can't fathom someone being a nice person in this day and age? Sad way to live your life.

@drmattathias

4 жыл бұрын

@@wirelessone2986 Geese aren't really enemies. I know they can be aggressive towards humans, but that's because they're very protective of their young.

@DavidLari

2 жыл бұрын

@@drmattathias This comment made my day. Just what the doctor ordered.

Classic Carol Burnett at it's finest, featuring Roddy Mc Dowell.😆🇺🇸🦅🗽

Carol was and still is an amazing part of TV history. Beauty and brains. So funny. If you never watched her show you need to. Do it now.

I love the fact that you can see him smirking even under the make up.

Roddy McDowell had done so many pictures even as a child I loved him "How Green Was My Valley." Great movie and many others he's made.

Every young boy growing up in the early and mid seventies idolized this man, and I am happy to say that I was one of them!

@chrish7

2 ай бұрын

This isn't Clint Eastwood dummy. This is Roddy McDowall. And if you actually idolized this guy as a kid, it's the most ridiculous and hilarious thing I've ever heard.😂😅

@mickwarfield2447

2 ай бұрын

YOU'RE AN IDIOT, PAL... AND YOUR IGNORANCE SHOWS IT!

@mickwarfield2447

2 ай бұрын

@@chrish7 You're an idiot, Pal... And your ignorance shows it!

@mickwarfield2447

2 ай бұрын

@@chrish7 You sound like someone coping with identity and anger issues... I can't promise much in the way of miracles, but I will pray for you!

@chrish7

2 ай бұрын

@@mickwarfield2447 Oh. Did I hurt your feelings when it comes you being the only kid that ever idolized this Gay actor and you're projecting on me? Your not going to cry are you? 😂🤣

omg I love this.He is such a wonderful actor and person.

He could have won an Oscar for Cleopatra but somebody screwed up his nomination. He was filed for Best Actor instead of supporting. So was disqualified.

@eduardoflores1503

3 жыл бұрын

Dude his speech in conquest of the planet of the apes should have landed him an Oscar back then.

@caronstout354

10 ай бұрын

He was the Augustus Ceasar until Brian Blessed in I, Claudius...

It was his eyes that really made it. I loved him.

I watched this as a 10 year old boy. He was my favorite actor!

Iconic and classic. They don’t make tv like this anymore. We need a comeback

Man was her show was funny, remember watching it live!!

One of my favorite episodes and movies PLANET OF THE APES. ..that was a great thing to see this ..I'm a fan of C.B.S for years.

What a couple of legends. Carol was the complete entertainer. And Roddy was a master at his art...and somewhat underrated. Loved them both.

Carol's facial expression is 1st class

I loved Roddy McDowall ever since I was a kid, it was nice to hear what a kind and gentle man he was, there doesn't seem to me to be too many of those left. 😚💗

@stevejordan7275

2 жыл бұрын

Not in Hollywood, anyway.

A wonderful adaptation of Pierre Boulle novel. And amazing actors, especially Roddy Mac Dowall 👏 i'm watching the whole serie every few years and it's still very very good.

Love this to this day. Such a great bit. Poor guy looks like he was starting to sweat under that prosthetic. Such a pro.

Carol Burnett had three of my most favorite childhood shows under her belt and this was one of them. I also love Roddy and everything he did especially the planet of the apes movies. Me and my dad didn't miss a single one.

Wow. Roddy always maintained that his Cornelius character was one of his favorites. HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY, LASSIE COME HOME, FUNNY LADY, Disney's THE ADVENTURES OF BULLWHIP GRIFFIN, tons of TV like THE TWILIGHT ZONE, BATMAN, BEN CASEY and COLUMBO, and so much more. He was a skilled and celebrated photographer, and, truly, was loved by all. A genuinely nice man and is very much missed.

Carol Burnett is so talented, funny and charismatic. An American icon of entertainment.

I grew up watching Carol Burnett she was always one of my favorite

Two amazing entertainers. Rest in Paradise, Mr. McDowall. You are missed.

You see that dress ? Elegant and beautiful. When you have talent you don’t have to expose your body.

I remember when the movie 🎥 came out . Makeup is incredible. Still love it today . And this skit is great too . Roddy is was an amazing actor. Love him animated in the classic Christmas 🎄 cartoon too .

Hilarious. Both brilliant and worthy of respect.

Thanks for the stroll down memory lane! I was only 18yrs in 1974! Good old days! Lol 😂

Roddy McDowell was the very embodiment of a true gentleman. His class was real. No pretense. Which, even in character, could easily be seen. One scene I loved with him in it was in the movie Over Board with Goldy Hawn and Kurt Russel. In the seen, a now humbled and transformed Goldy Hawn tells Roddy McDowel how sorry she was for having treated him so terribly. McDowel having been a loyal servant. Hawn being the stuck up wealthy aristocratic snob. Roddy's character tells Hawn's character how she has been given a rare opportunity to see life from the other side and that what she chooses to do with that opportunity is up to her. Roddy McDowel clearly was an exceptional actor, but it is his kindness that penetrates all. He was certainly one in a million and yes, he is very much missed. 🌹

I'm old enough to remember a lot of these variety/skit shows. Carol Burnett's was the best. I'll give second place to the Sonny and Cher show.

I'm a life long (original) POTA fan. This is for me a real treat. Thank you for posting!

Roddy played the part well, face movements priceless.

Roddy was so amazing. Some of my favorite films, and not necessarily huge hits, were carried entirely by him.

I remember the night this show went on the air!!!!!!!! I WAS staying with my 👵 at time!!!!!!!!!! She WAS watching it TOO!!!!!! She had never seen one of the 🎥!!!!!!! WHEN she first saw him in THAT wonderful makeup her eyes got as big as a quarter and she started laughing so hard it WAS almost sceaming!!!!!!!!!!!! Watching her reaction WAS so very priceless IT became one of MY favorite cherished and vivid memories of my childhood!!!!!!!!! I had seen THE first three movies at the Drive-In theater in our town with MY father!!!!!!!!! We loved them!!!!!!!!!!! But my 👵 reaction WAS halarious!!!!!!!!!!!! We laughed together during the entire dance routine!!!!!!!!! The first movie WAS on 📺 sometime later and i watched IT with and my father and her and she laughed at almost the entire movie because she thought it was a comedy!!!!!!!!!!! My father couldn't figure out why until i told him during a commercial!!!!!!!!!! He understood and had to explain to her that it wasn't comedy but serious science fiction!!!!!!!!! She finally understood!!!!!!!!!!!!! 👌 that's ALL for now!!-!!!!!!!!!!

Roddy was always a delight. A lovely talent. May he rest in peace.

Makeup was and is still great even today the eyes are his and the mouth moves. Just great even now.

😂 This is so enjoyable and fun. Love how during the song Roddy keeps making the ape movements with his face.😅

What’s great about Carol is my Mother looked just like her when this show was on and her name is Carol too.

This is still so much better than any computer generated production!

The 70s were wild, ROFL! I love this! :D

Wow, real, talented entertainers. We don’t seem to have that anymore.

I adore him.🌹 He has the most beautiful, expressive eyes.

My old man loved this show. I don't remember seeing this one before. I laughed harder at this than anything I've seen on TV the past 20 years.