Vicki Lawrence accomplished a lot throughout her successful career as a talented actress. She is known for her quick wit and infectious humor & has entertained audiences for decades. A recently shared video clip from “The Carol Burnett Show” shows Vicki playing various characters on the show with brilliance.
From Carol’s sister to the iconic character, Mama, her versatility as an actress is on full display in every episode. In fact, in one episode, Carol invites Vicki onstage to speak to the live audience after receiving letters from fans who want to know more about her.
The clip starts with Carol calling Vicki onstage to speak with the live audience. The young actress, who seems shy, is nervous around her fans. However, when one of her fans on the live segment of the Carol Burnett Show asks her, “How old she is,” her witty reply, “I don’t know,” makes everyone laugh hysterically.
But it’s not just Vicki’s quick wit that made her a fans’ favorite. She also brought to life some of the show’s most iconic characters. In one skit, Vicki plays Carol and Harvey Korman’s 11-year-old daughter, dressed in a jumpsuit. Even the act of chewing gum makes Carol laugh uncontrollably.
In another sketch, she and Carol play robots, delivering some truly hysterical moments. However, Vicki’s most memorable roles are where she plays the senior character, such as Mrs. Tudball and Eunice’s (Carol Burnett’s) mother. Her portrayal of Mrs. Tudball is particularly hilarious, with her unique accent and mannerisms.
And when she plays Carol’s mom, she always manages to leave everyone in stitches. One of the things that makes Vicki so beloved is her ability to make her co-stars laugh. Even seasoned comedians like Carol Burnett, Tim Conway, and Harvey Korman sometimes struggle to keep a straight face when working with Vicki.
Vicki consistently succeeds in bringing her unique brand of humor to the stage. So it’s understandable why viewers of the program still adore her performance. Her memorable roles on “The Carol Burnett Show” makes her a true comedic force to be reckoned with.
