The actress Goldie Hawn made her national debut in what famous TV show from the late 1960's?

An up-and-coming actress in the late 1960s saw her career skyrocket to international fame with a regular role on a groundbreaking and popular sketch comedy show. Before this, she had a minor part in a short-lived sitcom, but it was her work on this fast-paced, joke-heavy variety show that made her a household name. Joining the cast in 1968, she became one of the most beloved performers during her time on the series, which ran until 1970.

On the show, she cultivated a persona as a giggling, seemingly confused "dumb blonde," who would often flub her lines only to deliver a perfect performance moments later. This endearing and comedic character, often seen in a bikini with jokes painted on her body, quickly made her a 1960s "It" girl. Her infectious, high-pitched giggle became one of her most recognizable trademarks.

This breakthrough role served as a launchpad for a successful film career. Her popularity on the sketch comedy show led directly to movie roles, and she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for "Cactus Flower" in 1969, a film she made while still a part of the television cast. Her time on the show was a pivotal moment that established her as a major comedic talent.