Throwback Thursday Comedy Showcase: Stiller and Meara on President Nixon's Visit to China in 1972

Back in 1972, 50 years ago, President Richard Nixon landed in China. The 1972 visit was an important strategic and diplomatic overture that marked the culmination of the Nixon administration's resumption of harmonious relations between the United States and mainland China after years of diplomatic isolation.

The seven-day official visit to three Chinese cities was the first time a U.S. president had visited China. Nixon's arrival in Beijing ended 25 years of no communication or diplomatic ties between the two countries and was the key step in normalizing relations between the U.S. and China. 

The China visit gave an opportunity to the comedy team of Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara to perform a skit on The Carol Burnett Show. Stiller and Meara played the roles of Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai and his wife reviewing the trip and their impressions of the Nixons. Hilarious!

Enjoy!

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Throwback Thursday Comedy Special: Joan Rivers Performs Standup Comedy on The Carol Burnett Show

It's another Throwback Thursday and today we're turning the clock back to 1970 when Joan Rivers performed a standup comedy set on The Carol Burnett Show.

In this segment, Joan's topics included flying in bad weather, stewardesses, the questionable value of education, housework, and raising children.

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Throwback Thursday TV Comedy: Harvey Korman and Tim Conway in Airline Security Skit

Here's a Throwback Thursday treat. We're going back to 1974 and a hilarious episode on the Carol Burnett show with Harvey Korman as a passenger and Tim Conway as the gate agent for the no-frills Speedo Airlines.

Harvey Herschel Korman (1927-2008) played second banana to Burnett in many skits during the show's long run on TV. He was a favorite of Mel Brooks, who cast him in four films, including his memorable role as Hedley Lamarr in Blazing Saddles.

Laugh with us as Korman's character tries to get a boarding pass on Speedo Airlines from gate agent Conway.

Enjoy!

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Throwback Thursday: Alan King on the Joys of Air Travel

It's another Throwback Thursday. Time to travel back in time to 1974 for a classic performance by Alan King appearing as a guest on The Carol Burnett Show.

Holding his usual cigar as a prop, King reflects on the indignities of air travel, the food, and especially the way luggage was handled (or not handled.) 

Enjoy!

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