Do you remember those magical nights when laughter brought everyone together, when the whole room was filled with joy and everything felt just a bit lighter? This classic sketch is a hidden gem from comedy’s golden age that will transport you straight back to those unforgettable moments.
Set in the lavish chaos of the Croft household during the Victorian era, the scene unfolds with comedic brilliance. Harvey Korman and Vicki Lawrence star as the quarreling couple, Lance and Evelyn, locked in a hilariously over-the-top argument about dance lessons, fidelity, and the bizarre antics of their servants—played by the legendary Tim Conway and Carol Burnett.
What starts as a domestic dispute quickly spirals into absurdity, with the loyal maid and butler being dragged into the drama. The normally stiff and stoic servants are forced to act out their employers’ wild demands—slapping, squabbling, and keeping up appearances through the madness.
In the sketch titled “Butler and the Maid,” these comedy legends deliver a masterclass in timing and physical humor. Vicki Lawrence’s sharp delivery and Conway’s famously deadpan reactions ignite the scene, while Burnett’s exaggerated gestures as the maid add layers of hilarity.
As the argument escalates, it’s the servants who truly shine—caught in the middle of their employers’ ridiculous power struggle, yet managing to steal every moment. From fixing makeup mid-tantrum to spoon-feeding like a royal ritual, their performances are a perfect satire of Victorian excess and melodrama.
It’s not just a funny sketch—it’s a nostalgic trip to a time when comedy was clever, characters were bold, and every punchline landed with a laugh that echoed through the room. Whether you’re discovering it for the first time or rewatching a favorite, this scene is comedy gold that still holds up today.
