Who Is Carol Burnett? [Paperback]

Discover why comedian and actress Carol Burnett is one of the most iconic entertainers of the twentieth century.

From an early age, Carol Burnett developed a love for entertainment, teaching herself to Tarzan yell at age nine. After graduating from high school, Burnett studied theater arts and English at UCLA, which only solidified her passion for acting. She fell in love with making audiences laugh, landing her first breakthrough role in Broadway's Once Upon a Mattress. Since then, Burnett went on to perform on programs like The Garry Moore Show and Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall. In 1967, The Carol Burnett Show was born, breaking ground and earning her several Emmys and Golden Globes. The show ran for eleven seasons. Young readers can learn more about the life and legacy of beloved comedian Carol Burnett in this exciting new book!David Stabler is the kid-friendly alter ego of New York Times bestselling author Robert Schnakenberg. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.Who Is Carol Burnett?

On September 11, 1967, just before 10:00 p.m., thirty-four-year-old Carol Burnett gathered around the television set with her family in their Los Angeles living room. Together with her husband, Joe, she settled in to watch her brand--new TV series, The Carol Burnett Show.

There were potato chips and popcorn on the coffee table, but Carol was too nervous to eat. Though she had been an actress and comedian for more than ten years, Carol had never had her own TV show before. She was terrified that no one would like it.

On the screen, Carol walked out onto a stage wearing a yellow polka-dot dress. Her bright red hair was cut short. She introduced herself and answered questions from the audience. After the musical theme played, a series of comedy skits and solÏ