I'm at 53 year old guy. Seeing Carol Burnett Really takes me back to a simple, wonderful time. My mom, dad, and sister would all gather around the tv in our modest, 70s style living room and laugh together and have the best time. Mom would even allow us to eat some snacks in the living room those nights, which was rarely allowed because of fear of a spill. ha Life was simple and good. I don't think families do much of anything like that now.

I worked with Ms. Burnett when she was the first guest star on Dick Van Dyke’s short lived variety show. This woman was a complete pro. Came to the table read having made notes in the script the night before. She learned all the names of the crew on the first day, and addressed every one by their name. On time, never grumpy, she had a sense of joy about the work. No wonder the below the line peole loved her. She made the work play.

A dear friend of mine, who has long since passed, knew Carol when they were teenagers. They were both ushers at one of the movie houses on Hollywood Blvd. Carol was a loyal friend, and remembered where she came from. Carol never looked down at anyone...........not ever. Classy as they come. We love you, Carol!

I love Carol Burnett. I read a story about her where she was in a restaurant with friends and some people reported that she was "drunk in public." Carol was not drunk and she sued the newspaper that reported this and she won the case and donated the money to a charity. Good for Carol!

I Met Carol Burnett and I can Tell you that she is the SWEETEST Person, so Kind and Real!

As a kid I couldn’t wait for her show to come on at night. Her troupe was sensational, hardworking, and hilarious.

She's an absolute class act, true comedienne & genuinely lovely person.

In 1984 I worked at the Great Earth Vitamin store in Westwood Calif when Carol Burnett walked in to buy vitamins for her daughter. Just like everyone else reports she was kind and gracious. I did not make a fuss over her just treated her like I would any other person- with kindness and graciousness. She was so awesome.

She's one of the classiest and funniest women in show business.

My sister was a receptionist at company that had many celebrities for clients. The employees were all told NOT to make a fuss and gush over the celebrities, but just be polite, of they would get fired. One day my sister was showing another receptionist how the light meter in her camera worked (this was before digital cameras). She pointed the camera at the elevator because it was well-lit. The elevator doors opened, and there was Carol Burnett, and my sister is pointing a camera right at her. Carol got really hammy and started posing for the camera. My sister was so upset that she might get fired and started apologizing. Carol said don't worry, she's not upset. My sister said Carol was so nice and friendly.

Sad, I do not believe enough people know of this woman today, so glad we've had this time together.

In the show's seventh season, Carol Burnett fired Harvey Korman. That week, Tim Conway (who was not yet a permanent cast member) and Petula Clark were the guests and Korman was being downright rude to them (along with everyone else in the cast). Burnett does not like to be confrontational, but she realized she had to do something. After rehearsal, she went to Korman's dressing room to talk to him... he told her to mind her own business and said she couldn't dictate to him how he feels at any given moment. She tried to remind him that, since her name was the top one on their production, it was indeed, VERY MUCH her business, but Korman simply backed her out of his dressing room and shut the door in her face. Burnett then called Korman's agent and told him that, after filming tonight, Korman would no longer be working on The Carol Burnett Show. After they finished filming that evening, Burnett paid him another visit to give him the news personally. Korman asked what he could do to make amends. Burnett told him that, _"Come Monday, I want to see you cheerful. And not just on Monday, I want to see it every day of the week. We all have moods, but we don’t bring them to work. … In fact, it would tickle me pink to see you skipping around and hear you whistling in the hall!"_ The following Monday, Korman ran into Burnett at the elevator (he was getting off and she was getting on). Burnett said it was a pretty awkward moment in silence as they stared at each other but, in his uproarious style, Korman then took off, smiling, dancing, skipping and whistling down the hall, which had Burnett almost literally rolling on the floor with laughter. From that moment on, Korman became, and remained, the most upbeat actor on the show. And he was very grateful to Burnett for being both a good enough friend to point his attitude problem out to him, and for being a good enough boss to give him a second chance.

she is so gracious and professional, not a bad word about anyone, she is wonderful. You are the best Carol

I'm so glad we had this time together.....

"I'm so glad we had this time together, to sing a song and tell a joke or two..." 💖💖💖

I love that Carol Burnett turned what could have been a mudslinging "fest" into a powerful reflection on professionalism. Love this, and love her.

Decades later, Carol's comedy is timeless.

I was visiting a friend who worked at the Burbank Studios in 1982 when the movie "Annie" was being filmed there, and of course, Carol Burnett was one of the principal stars of that film. My friend gave me a tour of the back lot and then we walked through a couple of the sound stages where films and television shows were in active production. He took me into the stage that housed the set for the house used in "Annie" and as we were walking out, here comes Carol, walking right towards me, in full makeup and costume for her role, and as she walked by, I said "hi Carol" and she gave me the biggest smile I could imagine. And funny, as we walked out the stage door, I noticed an old fellow seemingly half-asleep in a director's chair, and I finally realized after we left that it was John Huston.

I remember, as a boy...tears of laughter, unable to breathe. The Carol Burnett Show was solid gold.

4:00 Carol says "They (abusive star performers) would be that way in any kind of job." TRUE. In every profession there exists arrogant, abusive, cruel, narcissistic meanies who treat others like dirt.

I saw Carol Burnett at a local theater here in 2017. She did a Q&A like on her show. I remember at one point she asked if someone could bring her a chair. She asked the stage hand his name and thanked him and had him turn so the audience could see his face. She was so humble in her answers to questions too, always sharing credit with others or sometimes giving others all the credit.

I love how she said we are doing "make believe". I also admire her for being g so honest about everything.

Carol Burnett has always been at the pinnacle of class, talent, and personality.

The Carol Burnett Show was one of the best shows ever. I laughed so hard at that show as a kid. We never missed it. DIfferent kind of comedy but on par with Monty Pythons Flying Circus. Comedy Genius.

God bless Carol Burnett. So down to earth. I grew up watching her tv show, and I loved her answering direct questions from the audience every episode.

According to stories by several people (including Carol Burnett), for a while during her variety show Harvey Korman was the kind of person she and Dick were talking about that they despised. He only changed when Carol told him on a Friday that he would be fired on Monday if he didn't come back as a "changed person." He got the message.

Carol is a real star . She is a brilliant and amazing person.

This tells me first hand what a kind, great person Carol is. She has compassion for the little guy because she was there also. Love her look at show business being fun and adult playtime. She is the best.

Carol, is one of the most classiest, super smart , supremely talented Woman ever..

Sometimes Dick just lets the guest do the talking and it's wonderful to watch. Great interview.

Bob Altman was daring. Carol is honest, a thespian, a comic, an entertainer and we are lucky to have her in our entertainment archives

How can you not just LOVE Carol Burnett. Not only is she a talented actress (comedy or drama) and she can sing but she is also brilliant. It goes to show that it takes brains to be funny. She’s seem just so sweet and wonderful, but also down-to-Earth. ❤️

I love that Carol recognizes that the entertainment industry is just fun... play acting... it isn't rocket science, nor is it necessary for survival as a species. As a retired RN who faced life and death decisions on a daily basis for 40+ years, I appreciate her attitude & honesty!

I love Carol Burnett! Saturday nights in the 70’s!!!

2021 she resonates. My goodness how times have and haven't changed. A remarkable artist and humanist. Class

Great people, great show. Great loss. Much missed. Mr. Cavett is such a deep thinker and great interviewer. We need a show like this so terribly.

Is it just me or interviewers nowadays don't know their role and think they are the stars? I mean, these interviews are gold!

The only time I saw my father cry… was from laughter when we watched the Carol Burnett Show together.❤️

When I was a kid, I loved watching the Carol Burnett Show with my mother. Those were the good old days of variety shows. Her show was a hoot.

I love that Carol Burnett mentions Robert Altman. It’s so nice when someone you like and admire appreciates someone else that you like and admire.

Lucille Ball had this in common with Carol; she was the funniest woman on the planet and savvy. Smart. An astounding businesswoman. Cared for “underlings.” These women are the last of a dying breed. Carol is a good listener; she doesn’t prattle on and on herself, bulldozing the interviewer; she actually is quiet when Dick talks then answers thoughtfully. I love her.

Found this accidentally, watched it. I was so happy to listen to her again. Watched her as a child. I'm so glad we had that time together. (and there's the pun - as I pull on my left ear lobe). Carol, Harvey, Tim, and eventually Vicky - great skits, wholesome comedy, and good music with their guests. Those were the days.

I love Carol Burnett to pieces. Her show gave me deep belly laughs! Gone With the Breeze is just a classic!

I saw an interview with Carol Burnett on how she and Lucille Ball were very good frienda and how Lucy would send Carol a dozen roses every year for her birthday. As it turned out, Lucy died on Carol's birthday, and later on that day a dozen roses arrived for her. Broke my heart.

I knew Carol wasn't going to dish any dirt.

This is why I love Carol Burnett so much

I love Carol Burnett, my most favorite female comedian ever! Everyone what worked with her loved her! So much class, skill, and professionalism.

Saturday nights when I was a kid, and that stellar CBS lineup capped by The Carol Burnett show. Man, those were the best times.

My childhood crush and just when I thought I couldn’t love this woman anymore than I do, she raises the bar.❤️

She is a pretty woman too among all her talents.

I met Dick Cavett in New Orleans, nicest man treated me much better than I deserved at the time.

Words to live by no matter who you are or what you do for a living. Kindness goes a long way.

I can't imagine Jimmy Fallon or Kimmel ever calling people in the business "swinish louts" lmao. The 70's were so fun.

Her show is a great memory for me. Dick Cavett is pretty cool.

My dad would come home from a tough day of work and he would make the largest laughing sounds every week watching Carol Burnett brilliantly entertain on her variety show. I'm sure she did that for millions of others as well. She is simply a living legend!

*"Being rude to the extras on set, screaming at them"* - Oh, Tom Cruise.

6:00 - 6:20 she nailed it. rings true 40 years later!

My mom and sisters would always watch the Carol Burnett show and we’d be laughing our heads off. Always funny, clean entertainment. Thanks for all the laughs, Carol. 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🤣🤣🤣

I love how relaxed and free she is. We didn't get The Carol Burnett show in the UK but i really wish we had as i can see why people idolise her after watching clips of he show

Truly funniest woman to ever grace the screen! Thank you for many great memories Ms.Burnett!😄🥰🤗 💜💞💜💞💜💞💜💞

Anyone who's ever seen the Moon Over Buffalo documentary knows what an incredible, consummate PROFESSIONAL Carol Burnett is - criticised by a clueless theatre director who tries to tell her how to get laughs, Burnett walks away with the show on opening night in an otherwise mediocre Broadway production. Imagine telling Carol Burnett how to be funny.

wow, a real person. Carol Burnett is the most real person anyone could be lucky enough to meet. I have always loved her acting and everything about her. And she sings beautifully as well.

Carol burnett is an inspiration to all folks who get too big of an ego. Like my sainted grandma would say if u haven't anything nice to say don't say anything at all. Loved her interview with cavett. I can just picture Harvey korman whistling and skipping down the hallway after Carol giving him another chance. What a beautiful human being she truly is.

I’m not sure if have a favorite movie etc, but anything she’s done that I’ve seen has been excellent… with her in the cast the movie or show is always elevated. They’ll never be another like Carol Burnett.

Man, she's the Lucille Ball of my generation, even better in my eyes. What a star, wish she was still the Queen of Hollywood.

I believe the movie she refers to in which she “stunk” was “ The Front Page”, and she does indeed flail around a lot. She was on a plane on which this movie was being shown and asked to make an announcement beforehand apologizing to her fellow passengers for her performance! That’s class.

Dick is such an underrated interviewer. Great questions, and then gets out of the way of his guest.

I met Tim Conway in 1997 and he was such a delightful witty man. It was funny that not many people make me nervous/star struck but Tim Conway was one of the few that made me feel as if I had two left feet. 💜😊👍

Keep on truckin', Carol! - a common '70s expression you don't hear too much today.

Ms. Burnett is/ was one of the most talented and entertaining performers in my lifetime.

Beautiful person inside and out. Loved her saying why are we wasting positive energy talking about these people! Just a lovely woman. I wish the world had more people with her positive mindset!❤🙏

In my youth Carols show was the only show I would always be home to watch no matter what my friends were doing. Carol is a comedy legend and a national treasure in my book,. God bless you Carol

Spoken like the true professional she is. At one time I was doing stand-up comedy and let me tell you, some comedians who have a likeable stage persona, are flat out bastards off the stage. I experienced it several times until it finally sunk in that the entire business is make believe. Forget images and personas, that's only their act and they're good at faking sincerity.

I remember her on an episode of The Twilight Zone. She was utterly mesmerizing.

She's one of the most talented comedians that ever lived imo, and to be so, I think you have to have a grasp on the concepts she talked about. So right. 💗✨

"... and that's why entertainment is so dull...", NO Truer words still holding water today.

I love Carol Burnett! Classy, beautiful, talented, and absolutely hilarious! The opening to The Carol Burnett Show was so exciting, my mom and I couldn’t wait to see her beautiful gowns and how her was styled and knew that she was would have us giggling when interacting with the audience. Great interview, love love love this lady 💕💕

This content is comfort food, for me. I never watched Dick Cavett, while it was on the air -- I just grumbled as I tried to ignore it. Rediscovering these shows, I've come to appreciate their discussions for the sober yet lighthearted perspective that they bring on recent times.

I love and respect her so much! I really loved her shows during their original Saturday night run. She has amazing strength too. We’re both Angel Moms makes her even more special 💕

Rewatching the Carol Burnett show a couple of years ago, for the first time in decades, I finally realized how deeply she dug into some dark stuff to make potent comedy. She must have experienced some serious pain in her life, channeled it into the work, yet didn't allow it to poison her real life. I already loved her talent, but finally realized her real genius as an artist.

You'd have to be a major a-hole to get on Carol's nerves. She seems so down to Earth.

It's refreshing how she put the work she does (show business) in perspective, saying that a lot of celebrities take it too personally.... down to earth lady!

Among all the other well-deserved compliments Ms. Burnett gets in these comments, I would add that she comes across as very thankful to be in show business. As she says, to be able to play, and make believe.

Still to this day, the nicest celebrity I've ever met.

Lucky to still have Miss Burrnett and all of her amazing talents.

This lady is one talented, funny, and classy lady.

Carol Burnett is an absolute treasure. I loved her show when I was a kid. It was good fun for the whole family.

Love Carol Burnett. One of the sweethearts of legendary television, and all around good actress. No scandal or baggage with her.

"The bigger they are the nicer they are. That ones [sayings] not true," said Cavett . Well if anyone would know, it'd be them. Though in Carol's case it's absolutely true, according to absolutely everyone. And I have a musical record of hers. She's got a truly first rate voice particularly for torch songs and Broadway tunes. It's v hard for audiences to accept a comedians also a truly great singer.

I've always loved Carol. She's my childhood. But listening to this interview, I'm really intrigued by the kinds of questions Cavett is asking.

Loved watching her and the boys and Vicki as a youth. I so connect with her sense of humor.

Carol got her start on the Paul Winchell show in the 1950s. She said she was ready to give up show business if she had failed her audition but not only did she pass the audition, she became a favorite on his show very quickly.

I have always admired and loved her. This interview proved just proved that she is not only a most talented person, but a truly admirable person as well.

Burnett made a good point about not wasting time on such a subject. I can imagine when this first aired that people were sitting in their living rooms going, "You think you have it bad? You should have my job."

Smart, classy woman who is HILARIOUS! comedic genius!

Some people question whether a celebrity can be a role model and or an inspiration to the public. Carol Burnett certainly is a role model and an inspiration to me. (and I wouldn't be at all surprised if that was true for so many others)

As young boy watching on TV always made me laugh what a real sweet wonderful lady God bless her

I love both of these people. I've only had glimpses of them through their work, and through interviews, and was an avid watcher and fan of The Carol Burnett Show and loved it so much. She spent her life......... entertaining us. And Dick spent his career...... enlightening us. I have immense love and respect for both of them and they have shown themselves to be VERY genuine decent human beings who have lived their lives with dignity and class, showing much respect for others as well as compassion. I think what they have shown the world of themselves speaks very highly of their character and values, and certainly, those values were exhibited here in their disdain of people in show business whose ego's have turned them into sadistic tyrants. Bravo you two. You took the high road and though that road is often lonelier and less traveled, it is the one with the greatest view and the best company in the end. Much love to them both.

Loved Carol, and her, cast she had, and her infectious laugh. The real deal.

Carol's show was one of the best ever.