Recently, Smith & Wesson relocated its headquarters from Springfield, Massachusetts, to Maryville, Tennessee, where a grand opening ceremony was hosted on Saturday. Following Iegislative uncertainty, the company announced it would move operations to Tennessee nearly two years ago.
Smith & Wesson’s relocation plans include a $125 million investment and approximately 750 created jobs. The company had resided in Massachusetts since its founding in 1852, and executive Ieadership noted the decision to move was not an easy one. However, in the face of anti-gun legislation, Smith & Wesson had to act in the best interest of the company’s operations.
This has been an extremely difficult and emotional decision for us, but after an exhaustive and thorough anaIysis, for the continued health and strength of our iconic company, we feel that we have been left with no other alternative.
Stated Mark Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, citing legislation proposed in Massachusetts at the time that could prevent the company from manufacturing certain firearms in the state.
Shirley MacLaine and Carol Burnett share the most hilarious fan letters.

Recently, fans of The Carol Burnett Show took a fun journey down memory lane. Online users have started sharing a video clip of Shirley MacLaine’s performance on the comedy show. Watchers laughed throughout the whole Season 9, Episode 4 episode in question.
In a timeless skit, Vicki Lawrence plays Carol Harper’s mother, Mrs. Harper, who is shown waiting for her daughter and son-in-law, Carol Burnett and Harvey Korman. The audience was in stitches during the entire performance because of its clever banter and funny one-liners.

Shirley MacLaine later appeared with Carol Burnett, and together they read a selection of the funniest fan letters they had ever received. The two women made fun of themselves and had the audience in fits of laughter.
According to one letter, their cat would come and cover Carol’s lips each time she sang on the show. The crowd erupted in laughter as the two sang a humorous song about the fan letters they had received.

In a particularly memorable skit, Carol Burnett and Harvey Korman played the King and Queen, with Tim Conway as the Queen’s guard. Watchers laughed throughout the performance as the three interacted with clever conversation and humorous antics.
In a different sketch, Shirley MacLaine and Carol Burnett portrayed two mothers whose daughter, eight years old, had suffered a baseball game loss. There were several humorous moments in the play as MacLaine attempted to persuade the other parent, played by Carol Burnett, and the coach, Harvey Korman, to retain her daughter on the squad.
A lovely song and dance performance starring Shirley MacLaine and Carol Burnett, supported by multiple male dancers, brought the episode to a triumphant close. The crowd was filled with joy and optimism after watching the piece.
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