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Carol Burnett

About: With her trademark ear tug and Tarzan yell, comedienne and actress Carol Burnett endeared herself to millions through her long-running TV show "The Carol Burnett Show." Born in San Antonio April 26, 1933, Burnett was raised by her grandmother, who encouraged her interest in performing.After studying theater and English at the University of California, Los Angeles, Burnett worked in nightclubs before beginning to appear on the early TV variety shows of Steve Allen, Ed Sullivan and Jack Paar. In 1959, she knocked the socks off audiences in the off-Broadway hit "Once Upon a Mattress" -- a success that led to her being cast as a regular on "The Garry Moore Show," for which she received her first Emmy.Many more Emmy Awards would follow for Burnett's own show, which ran from 1967 to 1978 and included Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence and Lyle Waggoner in its zany cast of regulars.

Pete 'n' Tillie

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1972

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About: This bittersweet look at life and love chronicles the relationship of middle-aged couple Pete (Walter Matthau, in an award-winning performance) and Tillie (Carol Burnett), from their rocky first dates and deepening friendship to marriage and eventual separation. Oscar nominations went to Geraldine Page for her role as Tillie's obnoxious pal, as well as screenwriter Julius Epstein for his poignant adaptation of Peter DeVries's novel Witch's Milk.
URL: Pete 'n' Tillie

Horton Hears a Who!

Rated: | Views Released Year: 2008

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About: After an elephant named Horton hears a cry for help from a speck of dust, he's determined to protect the residents of the tiny town of Whoville -- despite ridicule from his neighbors -- in this adaptation of Dr. Seuss's beloved children's story. Jim Carrey provides the voice of Horton, and other stars lending their vocal talent include Steve Carell as the mayor of Whoville, along with Carol Burnett, Seth Rogen, Will Arnett and Amy Poehler.
URL: Horton Hears a Who!

A Wedding

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1978

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About: Robert Altman's satire on wedding rituals and the American family earned Best Director and Screenplay BAFTA nominations. The high-society wedding of Dino Corelli (Desi Arnaz Jr.) and Muffin Brenner (Amy Stryker) turns into a dysfunctional family nightmare as members of both extended families drink heavily, start affairs and try to keep skeletons in the closet. Carol Burnett's performance as the bride's mother earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
URL: A Wedding

Once Upon a Mattress

Rated: | Views Released Year: 2004

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About: Tracey Ullman plays an insomniac with royal blood in this musical retelling of "The Princess and the Pea," based on the hit Broadway stage show. When she advertises for a princess to marry her romantically challenged son (Denis O'Hare), Queen Aggravain (Carol Burnett) never expects to get an applicant like Princess "Fred" (Ullman), a girl who swears she's shy … and is anything but. Zooey Deschanel co-stars as a desperate lady-in-waiting.
URL: Once Upon a Mattress

A Season of Hope / Seasons of the Heart

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1994

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About: Families in crisis must confront reality in this affecting twin bill. A Season of Hope finds Hackett clan matriarch Elizabeth (JoBeth Williams) struggling to keep her family together when a blight threatens their livelihood. In Seasons of the Heart, after Vivian Levinson (Carol Burnett) takes in her abandoned 7-year-old grandson, the antipathy coming from her husband (George Segal) forces long-ignored issues out into the open.
URL: A Season of Hope / Seasons of the Heart

A Bing Crosby Christmas

Rated: | Views Released Year: 2000

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About: Celebrate the season with a selection of the best moments from Bing Crosby's annual Christmas specials. Narrated by Gene Kelly and hosted by Bing's widow, Kathryn, the segments are drawn from the broadcasts of 1962 through 1977. The Crosby kids grow up before viewers' eyes, Fred Astaire, Frank Sinatra, Jackie Gleason, Carol Burnett and Bernadette Peters make guest appearances, and Bing closes the show with his trademark song, "White Christmas."
URL: A Bing Crosby Christmas

Carol Burnett: Just to Have a Laugh

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1996

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About: Beloved comedienne Carol Burnett entertained generations of TV viewers with a masterful combo of physical comedy and acting. This biography tells her story from the broken home life cushioned by a special grandmother to her hilarious appearances on Ed Sullivan's and Jack Paar's shows and her own successful variety show. The program features rare clips and interviews with friends, family and co-stars including Tim Conway and Harvey Korman.
URL: Carol Burnett: Just to Have a Laugh

Funniest Moments in Comedy

Rated: | Views Released Year: 2006

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About: Relive the funniest moments from TV, movies, stand-up and pop culture with this impressive collection of hilarious moments compiled by Reader's Digest. With sidesplitting stand-up routines, classic comedic scenes and riotous gaffes and bloopers caught on tape, you won't be able to keep a straight face. This one-of-a-kind collection features laughs from the Marx Brothers, TV's "I Love Lucy," Bill Cosby, Gene Wilder and much more.
URL: Funniest Moments in Comedy

Alan King: Inside the Comedy Mind: Platinum Collection

Rated: | Views Released Year: 2003

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About: What goes into a comedy skit or a perfectly riotous stand-up routine? Find out from the likes of Carol Burnett, Robin Williams, Bob Hope, Jack Lemmon and Billy Crystal, who are just a handful of the comics featured in this collection of performances and interviews that give viewers a sneak peek into the sometimes-grueling job of making people laugh. Also includes Steven Wright, Charles Grodin, Whoopi Goldberg, Norman Lear and Howie Mandel.
URL: Alan King: Inside the Comedy Mind: Platinum Collection

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