Paul Lynn's masochistic act made this a must-see. Maybe the funniest skit I've ever seen anywhere.
The rest of the episode is great, too, of course.
The rest of the episode is great, too, of course.
2 Reviews
"Mel Torment" is hysterical
terlor973 July 2021
Two Of The Best Guest Stars On A Great Episode
Jimmy_the_Gent428 April 2021
The Q&A begins as Carol announces Bing Crosby and Paul Lynde are the guest stars. A woman compliments Carol on her beauty, Carol says "Have you met my Aunt Louise?"
A funny Old Folks sketch takes place on Veteran's Day. Bert is dressed in his WWI uniform. Lynde shows up as Bert's old C. O. who never let him forget it.
Bing Crosby comes out to sing a medley of "Put A Little Love In Your Heart" and "Love Thy Neighbor."
One of the funniest "As The Stomach Turns" is next. Marion is having her portrait painted by Lyle. Lynde is hilarious playing Mel Torment, the town masochist, he constantly wants to be beaten and in pain. Crosby plays Fr Sarge, a former policeman who is now a priest. Harvey shows up as Mother Marcus, both he and Carol crack up in this scene.
Carol and Bing do a duet, singing the Sesame Street song "Sing" and "Get Happy"
Carol introduces all the Ernie Flatt dancers by name. They do some acrobatic moves to some 1960s organ and electric guitar music.
"The Drunkard's Daughter" is a funny spoof of old time melodramas. Crosby and Carol are the drunk and daughter. Harvey and Lynde are a villainous pair of bankers who want to take their house. Harvey imitates Lynde's voice in his character. Lyle plays a heroic Mountie and Vicki is a dance hall girl.
Carol then asks for a final "boo" for pollution. She sings her theme song and adds a Crosby-like "ba-ba-ba-boo" to it. The guests sign her book.
A funny Old Folks sketch takes place on Veteran's Day. Bert is dressed in his WWI uniform. Lynde shows up as Bert's old C. O. who never let him forget it.
Bing Crosby comes out to sing a medley of "Put A Little Love In Your Heart" and "Love Thy Neighbor."
One of the funniest "As The Stomach Turns" is next. Marion is having her portrait painted by Lyle. Lynde is hilarious playing Mel Torment, the town masochist, he constantly wants to be beaten and in pain. Crosby plays Fr Sarge, a former policeman who is now a priest. Harvey shows up as Mother Marcus, both he and Carol crack up in this scene.
Carol and Bing do a duet, singing the Sesame Street song "Sing" and "Get Happy"
Carol introduces all the Ernie Flatt dancers by name. They do some acrobatic moves to some 1960s organ and electric guitar music.
"The Drunkard's Daughter" is a funny spoof of old time melodramas. Crosby and Carol are the drunk and daughter. Harvey and Lynde are a villainous pair of bankers who want to take their house. Harvey imitates Lynde's voice in his character. Lyle plays a heroic Mountie and Vicki is a dance hall girl.
Carol then asks for a final "boo" for pollution. She sings her theme song and adds a Crosby-like "ba-ba-ba-boo" to it. The guests sign her book.
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