Burnett, Carol, 1933-

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Carol Burnett (b. April 26, 1933, San Antonio, Texas) is an American actress, comedian, singer, and writer. During the 1950s, Burnett gained popularity as a regular on The Garry Moore Television Show. She made her Broadway debut in the musical Once Upon a Mattress (1959) and appeared in several television specials in the 1960s before moving on to her own weekly television program, The Carol Burnett Show. Burnett's screen credits include Pete 'n' Tillie (1972), The Four Seasons (1981), and Annie (1982). Burnett is the recepient of number awards and was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1985.

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referencedIn Clarke Taylor performing arts interviews [sound recording] The New York Public Library. Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound.
referencedIn Biographical Reference Collection, ., 1972 - 2004 University Archives, Duke University.
contributorOf ROWAN AND MARTIN AT THE MOVIES National Archives at College Park
referencedIn John Eldon Thayer collection of motion picture memorabilia, 1916-1979. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Photographs Related to the Johnny Horizon Project, 1/1/1968 - 12/31/1975 National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Souvenir programs for theatrical productions, 1906-2005. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Burnett (Carol) Collection of Television Music and Printed Sheet Music, 1967-1978 University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Performing Arts Special Collections.
referencedIn Ambassador Auditorium Collection, 1974-1995 Archive of Recorded Sound, Stanford University Libraries
creatorOf Carol Burnett Collection, 1961-1982 University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Arts Special Collections
referencedIn Southeast Women's Employment Coalition Records, (bulk, 1868-1991, 1981-1990) David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
referencedIn Alix Jeffry photographs Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Additional papers of Betty Friedan, 1941-2006 (inclusive), 1980-2000 (bulk) Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Guide to the Tamiment Playhouse Photographs, 1920s-1987 Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives
referencedIn Alix Jeffry additional papers Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
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associatedWith Alpert, Herb person
associatedWith Betty Friedan person
associatedWith Blocker, Dan, 1928-1972 person
associatedWith Brown Les 1912-2001 person
associatedWith Day, Doris, 1924- person
associatedWith Diller, Phyllis person
associatedWith Douglas, Kirk, 1916-.... person
associatedWith Duke University. University Archives. corporateBody
associatedWith Greene, Lorne person
associatedWith Griffith, Andy, 1926-2012 person
associatedWith Heston, Charlton person
associatedWith Hope, Bob, 1903-2003 person
associatedWith Jeffry, Alix person
associatedWith Knotts, Don, 1924-2006 person
associatedWith Landon, Michael, 1936-1991 person
associatedWith Martin, Dean, 1917-1995. person
associatedWith Martin, Dick, 1922-2008 person
associatedWith McNair, Barbara person
associatedWith Peppard, George person
associatedWith Southeast Women's Employment Coalition corporateBody
associatedWith Tamiment Playhouse. corporateBody
associatedWith Taylor, Clarke person
associatedWith Thayer, John Eldon, 1899-1980 person
associatedWith United States. Department of Treasury corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
San Antonio TX US
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Singers
Actresses
Comedy
Television
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Singers
Actresses
Comedians
Writer
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Birth 1933-04-26

Americans

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