MUSEUM OF TELEVISION & RADIO SEMINAR SERIES, THE: A CONVERSATION WITH CAROL BURNETT {LONG VERSION}
Summary
One in this series of seminars conducted by The Museum of Television & Radio. This seminar, held in Los Angeles and moderated by Steven A. Bell (Los Angeles Museum vice president and director) features a discussion with legendary entertainer Carol Burnett.
The seminar begins with a highlight reel spanning Burnett's forty-year career in entertainment, including clips from "The Ed Sullivan Show," "Stanley," "The Garry Moore Show," "The Carol Burnett Show," "ABC Theatre: Friendly Fire," "Life of the Party: The Story of Beatrice," and the specials, "Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall," "Sills and Burnett at the Met," and "Burnett Discovers Domingo."
Burnett then discusses topics which include: the launching of her television career via her comic song about former Secretary of State John Foster Dulles; her first performance on Broadway in the musical, "Once Upon a Mattress"; balancing her work in television and on stage; the creation of "The Carol Burnett Show"; how the show had an unusual contract with CBS; the selection of the ensemble cast; the difference between the original and syndicated versions of the show; collaborations with Julie Andrews; her performances in television movies; the challenges women face in the television industry; and her great respect for Lucille Ball.
Questions from the audience lead to a discussion of the following topics: the actors on "The Carol Burnett Show" having a special chemistry; her grandmother's influence on her career; maintaining a rapport with her public; and her unique take on "life in general."
Details
- NETWORK: Paley
- DATE: September 17, 1998 7:00 PM
- RUNNING TIME: 1:26:15
- COLOR/B&W: Color
- CATALOG ID: T:54472
- GENRE: Seminars
- SUBJECT HEADING: She Made It Collection (Carol Burnett)
- SERIES RUN: N/A
- COMMERCIALS: N/A
CREDITS
- Steven A. Bell … Host
- Carol Burnett … Guest
- Julie Andrews
- Lucille Ball
- John Foster Dulles