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- 1963 Movie Starring Two TV Icons Was So Bad They Joked About It on ‘The Carol Burnett’ Show Years Later (parade.com)
At 93 years old, Carol Burnett continues to shine as a beloved figure in entertainment. From her trailblazing work in comedy to her recent role on Apple TV+’s Palm Royale, Burnett remains as relevant and cherished as ever.
A vintage clip from The Carol Burnett Show has recently resurfaced on social media, featuring Burnett alongside her friend and co-star Elizabeth Montgomery. The two share a playful moment on live television, poking fun at their 1963 film *Who’s Been Sleeping in My Bed?
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a reminder that even the biggest stars have projects that don’t always hit the mark.
The clip captures Burnett during her classic closing segment, where she engages with the studio audience and answers questions, often leading to spontaneous and humorous exchanges. On this occasion, she calls out Montgomery, and the pair exchange witty remarks about their shared film experience. Burnett cheekily calls the movie “Yuck,” prompting Montgomery’s husband, director and producer William Asher, who was seated nearby, to quip, “We saw it on an airplane and we had 17 walk out.”
While the 1963 comedy may not have been a critical darling, it was far from a complete miss. The film marked Burnett’s debut on the big screen-a milestone she later joked might deserve a Worst Actress award.
Nevertheless, some critics did praise her performance at the time. Montgomery, meanwhile, went on to achieve television stardom as Samantha Stephens on the iconic series Bewitched.
This rediscovered clip resonates today not only because Burnett remains a familiar and cherished presence in entertainment but also because it offers a rare glimpse into the humility and humor of two legendary performers. Their candid laughter at their own career missteps reminds audiences that even stars of their stature don’t take themselves too seriously.
Though *Who’s Been Sleeping in My Bed? * didn’t earn awards, Burnett and Montgomery left an enduring legacy-one of friendship, laughter, and timeless charm.