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Can you name all these sketch comedy shows by looking at the casts?
Let's get down to funny business.
We are not here to debate what is the greatest sketch comedy show in television history. (Feel free to do so in the comments.) That being said, The Carol Burnett Show is certainly in the argument, on the basis of the Curtain Dress and "The Dentist" alone.
Carol Burnett pioneered the art of comedy skits on TV. Everyone on this list owes a debt to her or her show in some way.
The big question is — do you know who everyone is? See if you can recognize these TV comedy troupes from the 1960s, '70s, '80s and '90s!
Watch The Carol Burnett Show on MeTV!
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Lily Tomlin, Ruth Buzzi, Arte Johnson, Jo Anne Worley and Goldie Hawn created a buzz with this "in" show.
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You probably recognize these Brits, but what was their TV show officially called?
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Lulu Roman was on this "corny" show from 1969–1992.
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Both David Letterman and Michael Keaton joined a sitcom star in this briefly lived 1978 series.
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'Seinfeld' guys Michael Richards (upper right) and Larry David (lower left) were part of this cast in 1980.
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Robert Downey Jr. and Anthony Michael Hall were part of this show's cast in 1985.
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Perhaps it helps if you know the two on the left as Marge and Homer?
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Jim Carrey joined the Wayans Brothers on this 1990 hit.
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Remember the Chicken Lady and Buddy?
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Cast members from this cable show continue to write, direct and star in comedies.
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71 Comments
8/10
* 90% Score ~ Missed on #10
10/10, though I guessed on the last 2. Also, being an American program, IN LIVING COLOR was not known as IN LIVING COLOUR.
You're right. But as usual, history is changed to fit whatever narrative.
7/10
9/10. I new most of them and had lucky guesses on a few. I missed #10. Never heard of The State.
10 out of 10
You got 9 out of 10
You did well — and that's no joke!
Missed #10 because I never heard of it.
You did well — and that's no joke!
Missed #10 because I never heard of it.
Hey! Don't forget about MAD TV, RoundHouse, All That, and of course You Can't Do That On Television!
You got 9 out of 10
You did well — and that's no joke!
You did well — and that's no joke!
Missed #5. (Fridays) I realize he was younger, but Michael Richards really looked different.
7.😐Missed a few,man.
8 or 10
missed...2) Monty Python orig name - thought I knew and 10) had NO IDEA and guessed wrong
missed...2) Monty Python orig name - thought I knew and 10) had NO IDEA and guessed wrong
9/10 missed the last one.... Monty python was awesome growing up. How many of you remember " the young ones " in the mid 80's ?
I remember The Young Ones, but MPFC was far better.
8 out of 10. Missed 4 and 10.
In Living COLOR, not Colour! The show was made here in America, not Canada, UK or other countries that spell words with a "u"!
The band was called Living Colour with a "u" and they were American.
9/10 I missed the last one. I thought I knew the name, but I was wrong.
"In Living COLOUR". Was that on the BBC?
Fox. One of their early hits.
He is commenting on the superflous "u" that MeTV included.
8/10, Never heard of #5 or10
Only 5/10
Laugh In, Hee Haw, Monty Python, In Living Color, Tracy Ullman.
Laugh In, Hee Haw, Monty Python, In Living Color, Tracy Ullman.
10 out of 10