This comedy legend developed her chops as part of a variety series from the Golden Age of TV.
by Rich Watson
Over forty years since her television show went off the air, Carol Burnett is still loved and remembered. This past Halloween, I saw a woman dressed like Burnett from arguably her funniest skit: her Gone With the Wind parody. The costume wasn’t a perfect match for that dress, but it was recognizable.
Before The Carol Burnett Show won hearts and Emmys year after year, its star was part of a different ensemble comedy cast—one from an earlier generation.
