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This episode from 14 December 1970 seems to be a little better episode overall than many of the offerings for the 1970-71 year, but Debbie Reynolds really brings something special. Fresh off of her year-long sitcom, she manages to be funny, as well as sexy.

You also get to see skits involving Planned Parenthood, as well as Burbank Airlines, plus guest spots from Bing Crosby and Jack Cassidy.

Watching her (as well as Desi Arnaz from a previous episode) makes me wonder how it would have been if she had been a series regular. God knows she's funny here!

Actually, the regular cast is fine, and I especially enjoy Johnny Brown, who as of this writing is still with us.

Anyway, the episode is overall a little better than average in terms of material, but Debbie Reynolds is a standout!!! RIP.

Debbie Reynolds makes her second guest appearance on "Laugh-In" once again participating in many of the show's sketches. The show salutes The Late Show (otherwise known as classic movies) and during the production number, I think that's Lily Tomlin doing the Jolson blackface impersonation since I didn't recognize her otherwise. If she remembered it, she would probably be ashamed of it now. The male cast members (with the exception of Dan Rowan and Arte Johnson) do the "news" theme with Debbie and while Ruth Buzzi and Ms. Tomlin appear at the news desk, that cuts quickly to Dan & Dick actually doing the news! Other celeb appearances are of Phyllis Diller, Rich Little, Bing Crosby, Bill Cosby, and Jack Cassidy. Oh, and William F. Buckley makes a cameo in anticipation of a future showcase on the show. The show is hit-and-miss as usual but this was still a pretty enjoyable one of "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In".