An annual television event for five years, All Star Comedy Carnival was ITV s "Christmas bonus" a festive mix of variety and brand-new sketches from the network s most popular sitcoms. An eagerly-awaited festive treat, only two editions still exist: those for 1972 and 1973. This was broadcast annually on 25 December on ITV, from 1969 to 1973. It was hosted by Des O'Connor in 1969, Max Bygraves in 1970, Mike and Bernie Winters in 1971 and Jimmy Tarbuck in 1972 and 1973.