When Maggie Smith Brought Drama, Comedy, and Glamour to The Carol Burnett Show

In a sketch from Season 8 of The Carol Burnett Show, Maggie Smith hilariously played Karen, a newly famous actress visiting her fawning college friends, Carol and Harvey Korman. Their over-the-top admiration—fame, lifestyle, and even “habits”—led to a dramatic exit for the ages. Proof that Maggie’s comedic chops shine as brightly as her dramatic ones.