“The Second She Walked Out, the Room Lost Control.” When Carol Burnett Slipped Into Cher’s Iconic Gown, the Stage Didn’t Just Change — It Exploded. Beside Her, Tim Conway, Channeling Sonny With Heroic Determination, Fought To Keep a Straight Face. He Failed. The Instant Burnett Opened Her Mouth, “Little Miss Show Biz” Hijacked the Sketch, the Band, and the Audience in One Glorious Swoop. Every Note Was Bigger, Bolder, and Just Outrageous Enough To Feel Legendary. Decades Later, Fans Still Replay the Moment, Joking That Even the Real Cher Might Have Needed a Strategy Session to Out-Cher Carol Burnett After That Unforgettable Performance.
When Carol Burnett Became Cher — and Comedy Got Taller The Night “Sonny & Cher” Got a Makeover It begins like a familiar love song — the…