I remember way back, if a TV show wanted to use a popular song, they would usually have an unknown singer do it, presumably because using the 'name' singer's version would cost more.
Now it's gotten to the point where even a character speaking the lyrics costs too much! :(
And why would a music...
Thanks for the memory, I'd forgotten all about this sketch! It represents why Carol's sketches have held up for so long. The performers are such great actors! And the scenes are very diverse.
I came to this site to get a review of the Carol Burnett Show DVD, but I never expected to read such disappointing news. The fact that TL did not tell consumers that there were music cuts is sneaky at best, and appalling at worst. My intuition told me to wait to buy this set, and now I am...