Carol Burnett

Carol Burnett, born in 1933, is an American entertainer whose career spans comedy, drama, and music. Beginning in New York, she transitioned to Broadway before starring in The Garry Moore Show, leading to her landmark series, The Carol Burnett Show, on CBS from 1967 to 1978. Rooted in vaudeville, the show blended comedy sketches with song and dance, featuring parodies and character-driven humor. Burnett’s enduring creations, such as Mama and Eunice, cemented her legacy as a master of character comedy.