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When the program begins, Gary Owens is dressed as if during the 18th century which is also the case when he intros the rest of the cast at the Cocktail Party. It's later found out that that segment takes place during the times of the Revolutionary War. Gary announces all the guests like the then-husband and wife team of Michelle Lee and James Farentino, Peter Marshall, Hugh O'Brien, Charles Nelson Reilly, and Frank Welker. One guest he doesn't mention is Jack Benny making a return to the show. Benny is looking for "The Dean Martin Show" but gets lost throughout the Burbank studio. He does some nice banter with Willie Tyler and Lester and also tries to talk to Oral Roberts (who doesn't appear). Welker this time impersonates Bill Cosby but not in blackface (Thank goodness!) when speaking to Lester. During the clown number, Ruth Buzzi asks Lily "Who's milk and cheese in Hanoi?" "Jane Fondue", Lily answers. This was years before Tomlin teamed with Ms. Fonda in the movie Nine to Five. In summary, this was quite a pretty funny ep of "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In".