"Went With The Wind" Barbie

[furrbear]

Mattel has released a Bob Mackie-designed Carol Burnett Barbie.

A comic legend, a noted fashion and costume designer, an unforgettable television show. These elements join forces in The Carol Burnett Show Went with the Wind! Barbie® doll. One of the shows most memorable sketches “Went with the Wind” is based on the classic film “Gone with the Wind.” In an effort to woo Rat Butler, Starlet quickly creates a dress sure to impress her gentleman caller. The results are unforgettable — a velvety green gown made of drapes, complete with the curtain rod! This wonderful character doll is beautifully sculpted in the likeness of Miss Burnett. She wears an elaborate re-creation of the original costume, re-imagined by the original designer, acclaimed costumer Bob Mackie. Designed by Bob Mackie.

Carol Burnett is an idol to Ellen DeGeneres and today she appeared on Ellen to gift a teary DeGeneres with the doll. The Barbie brand turns 50 this month. Below is the original sketch from The Carol Burnett Show.
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Comments

[furr-a-bruin.livejournal.com]

Okay... that's a Barbie I'd actually buy. ;)

[tonydabear.livejournal.com]

SO LOVE IT !!!

[ogam.livejournal.com]

I'm shocked ... just like furr_a_bruin, that's a Barbie doll I'd actually buy!

[hickbear.livejournal.com]

WANNNNNNNNT!

EDIT: Purchased and should arrive at my in-laws' house in Vermont in a week or less.

[shirtlifterbear.livejournal.com]

OMIGOD!

How wonderful!

I adore Carol, I can't tell you how many times I've laughed to Went with the Wind, how marvelous!

[shadowbearmn.livejournal.com]

Does it make me uber-gay to want to go out any purchase one? I LOVE Carol Burnett and that skit is one of my all time favorites.

[furrbear.livejournal.com]

$43 @ http://www.barbiecollector.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=N4986

[scream4noreason.livejournal.com]

Ellen was teary cos she'll never be as funny.

I watch her show only because its on before the View.If she's such a comic talent why does she just play funny web videos we've already seen instead of writing some material?

[mellowtigger]

I miss the old variety shows like she had. And that's definitely one of the best skits they ever did. :)