{
  "id": 13601118,
  "title": "Carol Burnett Show Star Harvey Korman Voiced A Divisive Character On The Flintstones",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/carol-burnett-show-star-harvey-korman-voiced-a-divisive-character-on",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T01:12:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2277274/carol-burnett-show-star-harvey-korman-voice-the-flintstones-character-gazoo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Harvey Korman, a renowned figure in comedy, spent 10 seasons as a key part of The Carol Burnett Show, balancing his role as a comedic force with his portrayal of the straight man to Tim Conway's zany characters. His talents spanned beyond the stage, as he lent his voice to The Flintstones, where he voiced the controversial character, Great Gazoo. This alien was brought into the show during its 6th and final season, and despite his mixed feelings about the role, the character found a special place in animation history. The Great Gazoo's humorous antics, including levitation and time travel, made him a fan favorite in certain circles. However, many felt he signaled the show's decline. Years after the show's end, Korman was pleasantly surprised to learn how much collectors valued the character, with Great Gazoo memorabilia proving highly sought after. The character's legacy continued beyond the show with appearances in commercials, video games, and even a live-action reboot in 2000. However, plans for a 2021 Flintstones reboot were abandoned in 2024, leaving the Great Gazoo's final role a mystery in the annals of comedy.",
  "summary": "Before Harvey Korman became an integral part of The Carol Burnett Show, he did voice work on The Flintstones, and fans are quite split on his character.",
  "key_points": [
    "Harvey Korman starred in The Carol Burnett Show for 10 seasons.",
    "He voiced Great Gazoo, a controversial character on The Flintstones.",
    "Great Gazoo memorabilia remains highly sought after decades later."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Harvey Korman's portrayal of Great Gazoo marked a turning point in The Flintstones' history, sparking both fan enthusiasm and criticism, and cementing the character's lasting, albeit divisive, impact on animation.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}