The legendary Carol Burnett has major problems staying awake in a hysterical sketch from The Carol Burnett Show. The skit, like many from the beloved show, features some of the most talented people to ever appear on television and will have you gasping for air from laughing too much. You do not want to miss this skit and will probably want to watch it multiple times.

Getting plenty of sleep regularly is vital for so many reasons. Sleep is the body’s natural way of repairing and replenishing itself. It’s nearly impossible to do just about anything without proper and adequate sleep. It’s hard for anything to run efficiently on empty.

However, some people still encounter issues getting to sleep. For one reason or another, some may find themselves tossing and turning when they need to be off in dreamland somewhere. Well, there are sleeping aids for individuals who find sleep elusive, such as sleeping pills.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Carol has been having problems sleeping. So, being the good and attentive husband that he is, Carol’s better half gives her a sleeping pill to help her catch some Zs. This sounds like a terrific idea until he’s reminded of a meeting with a school administrator.

Harvey Korman, who plays Carol’s husband, informs her that they have a very important guest coming over in a matter of minutes. Carol is told that she must stay awake despite just having downed a sleeping pill. Carol completely agrees and then proceeds to fall asleep moments later.

The entire sketch involves Carol falling asleep throughout the meeting, often in some of the strangest and most unexpected positions. Harvey tries his best to keep his wife awake, but his efforts might be too futile. He may be fighting a losing battle. The medication appears to be a strong competitor.

It’s amazing that no one in the sketch broke character and started laughing uncontrollably. 

Proverbs 17:22 “A glad heart makes a healthy body, but a crushed spirit makes the bones dry.”