Carol Burnett
Carol Burnett is an American comedian and actress best known for *The Carol Burnett Show* (1967–1978), a variety series celebrated for its sketch comedy and musical numbers.
Her signature ear tug became a trademark gesture.
The name functions as shorthand for a style of physical comedy and comedic timing: She has real Carol Burnett energy.
Famous beyond ordinary measure
- iconicWidely recognized, enduring
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- groundbreakingIntroducing radical new ideas
influential · timeless · beloved · celebrated · venerated · revered · classic · enduring
Hasty informal drawing
- improvUnscripted comedic performance
- parodySatirical imitation
- satireMockery exposing vice
- slapstickExaggerated physical humor
variety · humor · timing · physical comedy · character work · ad-lib · costume · wig
Major television and radio network
- variety showProgram mixing different performances
- EmmyTelevision industry accolade
- prime-timeTop broadcast viewing slot
- broadcastTransmitted media signal
episode · series · guest-star · network · ratings · audience · telecast · sitcom
Iconic vine-swinger's ululation
- charwomanHired female cleaner
- EuniceFemale name, Greek origin
- closing songFinal musical number
- audience interactionExchange between performer and viewers
legendary
Famous beyond ordinary measure
- iconicWidely recognized, enduring
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
groundbreaking · influential · timeless · beloved · celebrated · venerated · revered · classic · enduring · memorable
sketch
Hasty informal drawing
slapstick · variety · humor · timing · physical comedy · character work · ad-lib · costume · wig · pratfall
CBS
Major television and radio network
- variety showProgram mixing different performances
- EmmyTelevision industry accolade
- prime-timeTop broadcast viewing slot
broadcast · episode · series · guest-star · network · ratings · audience · telecast · sitcom · sketch comedy
Tim Conway
Tarzan yell
Iconic vine-swinger's ululation
- charwomanHired female cleaner
- EuniceFemale name, Greek origin
- closing songFinal musical number
- comedycomedy, jokes, humor, puns, sarcasm
- TV PioneersEd Sullivan, Lucille Ball, Johnny Carson, Walter Cronkite, Edward R. Murrow
Carol BurnettBuster Keaton
Bill Hicks · Aubrey Plaza · Andy Kaufman · Lenny Bruce · Norm Macdonald
Carol BurnettGeorge Carlin
Richard Pryor · Jerry Seinfeld · Chris Rock · Dave Chappelle · Lenny Bruce
Carol BurnettJoan Rivers
Greta Garbo · Roseanne Barr · Marlene Dietrich · Sarah Silverman · Madonna
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