Westerns have always been rich with emotion and gripping dramas, but have you ever wondered what they’d be like if created in Germany instead of the U.S.? The Carol Burnett Show decided to explore that very idea with a hilarious twist.
In this memorable skit, the cast gives us a peek into how a classic American Western might look and feel if it were filmed on German soil.
The scene kicks off in a lively, classic Western saloon, where Carol Burnett makes a grand entrance as the show’s singer, belting out tunes with a deep, exaggerated German accent.
Then, in walks Mickey Rooney, taking on the role of the sheriff—a small but determined lawman ready to bring order. He steps in to stop any chaos, especially when he faces off with a cheating card player. However, it quickly becomes clear that this sheriff might not be as big and tough as the job demands.
The scene erupts in laughter as Burnett and Rooney struggle to stay serious, with Rooney hilariously refusing to go down. Just when you think the madness is over, Harvey Korman crashes through the double doors as Wilhelm the Kid, sporting a monocle and a ridiculous accent.
He challenges Rooney to a shoot-out, and what follows is pure comedic chaos. Burnett finds herself in the middle of it, dramatically clutching her side and falling to the floor—but, of course, she refuses to die.
The non-stop laughs in this unforgettable sketch will have you gasping for air as one of TV’s funniest casts delivers gold once again. One viewer says, “One of my favorite sketches! Burnett’s hearty laughs always make me giggle with joy! When she calls Waggoner Dumkopf – I lose it every time!”