30 May 2008

Harvey Korman, 1927 - 2008

Harvey Korman, the legendary Emmy Award winning actor best known for his brilliant roles on "The Carol Burnett Show," his star turn in "Blazing Saddles," and as the director of "Mama's Family," died Thursday of complications from the rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. He was 81.

Burnett's show remains a true American classic, due in large part to the brilliance of Korman. And so in his honor, I dedicate this week's "End of the Week Levity."

Three brilliant scenes from "The Carol Burnett Show"...

First off, the hilarious gay-innuendo of "A Friendly Business Lunch"



Second, "Charades (Part 1)"



"Charades (Part 2)"



And finally, "Altercation"