Editing Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (section)

===Season 5===

Season 5  (1971–1972): Another new set design was introduced that combined [[abstract art]] with [[avant-garde]]. The Cocktail Party set now consisted of a main wall covered in mirrored tiles. The jokes, commentary and overall humor became even more mainstream in Season 5, and there were more [[schtick]] and [[vaudeville]]-styled musical numbers. The few political jokes told were mostly aimed at the [[Nixon administration]]. Around mid-season, the show began to air brief anti-drug messages at the end of each episode. In keeping with ''Laugh-In''<nowiki/>'s groundbreaking nature, these messages strongly resembled 21st century [[GIFs]].

New cast members: ''[[Hogan's Heroes]]'' alumni [[Richard Dawson]] and [[Larry Hovis]]. Both had been part of season 1. Child actor [[Moosie Drier]] was also added, doing solo cameo jokes.

Cast departures after the season 5 finale: Brown, Elder, Hovis, Sharma, and Sues. Dawson remained until the series ended.
  
During season 5 the show also celebrated its 100th episode. Former cast regulars Carne, Gibson, Graves, Johnson, and Worley returned for the festivities. Frequent guest stars [[Tiny Tim (musician)|Tiny Tim]] and [[John Wayne]] were also on hand to celebrate. This was Wayne's first guest appearance since 1968.