Have you ever tried to conceal something so large that you virtually scream the secret? No? Let us take you down memory lane with a legendary Carol Burnett Show clip, “Cheating Husband Can’t Take the Guilt,” which will make your cheeks hurt from laughter.This skit begins with Lyle Waggoner telling a story about how males are not equipped to maintain secrets, particularly regarding an affair.
But this isn’t just any comedic take on adultery; it’s the Carol Burnett Show’s version, and you know how much laughter they can pack.As the scene changes, Lucy (played by Carol Burnett) is in her kitchen, struggling with a Cherry Cheesecake recipe. As she rummages through the cabinets, her husband, an obviously agitated Harvey (Harvey Korman’s screen name is not revealed in the skit), walks in.
As he steps in, he launches into a series of unprompted explanations. His comments rush out quickly as a child confessing his wrongdoings. He casually offers Mr. Crane, Lucy’s brother and his supervisor, as his excuse for being at work. He further adds that his boss will be unreachable for the entire week due to a holiday.
Lucy, on the other hand, sees things differently.
Her thoughts are focused on the elusive bottle of Sherry for her cheesecake, while Harvey, the poor man, is overwhelmed by remorse. He misinterprets all of the benign questions Lucy asks him. Harvey believes his cover is blown. Desperate to divert attention, he transforms as Mr. Generous. He unexpectedly presents Lucy with flowers, candy, and a jigsaw puzzle. Lucy, ever the naïve, finds his overtures endearing, if a little misplaced.
