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Who Is Carol Burnett?

Name: Who Is Carol Burnett?
ISBN: 9780593886564

David Stabler

Penguin Young Readers Group · Paperback · March 18, 2025

Reading lane: TV & Radio

Discover why comedian and actress Carol Burnett is one of the most iconic entertainers of the twentieth century.

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For young readers interested in Carol Burnett’s life and career

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Authors: David Stabler
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Published: March 18, 2025
Format: Paperback
Theme: TV & Radio · Performers' Biographies for Kids
Reading lane: TV & Radio

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Biographies of Women for Kids
Kids' Humor
TV & Radio

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Discover why comedian and actress Carol Burnett is one of the most iconic entertainers of the twentieth century. From an early age, Carol Burnett developed a love for entertainment, teaching herself to "Tarzan yell" at age nine. After graduating from high school, Burnett studied theater arts and English at UCLA, which only solidified her passion for acting. She fell in love with making audiences laugh, landing her first breakthrough role in Broadway's Once Upon a Mattress . Since then, Burnett went on to perform on programs like The Garry Moore Show and Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall . In 1967, The Carol Burnett Show was born, breaking ground and earning her several Emmys and Golden Globes. The show ran for eleven seasons. Young readers can learn more about the life and legacy of beloved comedian Carol Burnett in this exciting new book!