A look at Carol Burnett’s 90 years of laughter

Carol Burnett is an icon and trailblazer who kept audiences laughing for more than six decades. Now, as she nears her 90th birthday, she sits down with NBC’s Harry Smith to look back on her legendary career. “I just like to go for the laughs,” she says.

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[debbiedecelle]

This is what our country needs! Carol Burnett!!!

[nolsee]

What I respect most about her show was that she never competed with her co-stars. She understood that their success was her own success too, whoever was getting the biggest laughs. You can feel they were having a great time.

[Riogi]

Harvey could never keep a straight face whenever Tim was around. :). They were all so funny! May Carol keep on going and going and going in good health, peace, and happiness.

[tq]

Carol is "it" for me. Period. incredibly grateful for that woman. Absolute and total class act. Could go on and on.

[CasperLCat]

Finally, someone lives to 90 (and much more, clearly) who really deserves it !

[craigsmith]

Australian fan of the great Carol Burnett. Her comedy timing was and is timeless. American legend. Here's to the next 90 years of laughter.

[TheNaturemama]

I loved Carol Burnet when I was a kid. Watched her show with my family all the time. ❤ A true legend.

[lynnturman]

Great job, Harry Smith! Very heartfelt piece!

[Kaleikat]

I LOVE Carol Burnett! I went through a very tough time in my life when I was in my late 20s, and her show was the ONLY thing that made me laugh during that time. She added some sunshine to my life once a week. I have always wanted to meet her in person, and thank her and give her a big hug! She has no idea what a difference that made in my life during that time. I am in my 70’s now and sadly, have never got to meet her in person.

[bellebeauty]

She looks and sounds Honoring 90 yrs!! Whooohoooo🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[bettyconaway]

Great interview. What an amazing lady!!

[Chrystal_Hendrix]

A Remarkable Woman who brought laughter into the homes of millions of people. I look so forward to watching the celebration. I just wished Tim and Harvey were still with us.

[Its_the_Whole_Everything]

love her and all the gang on the Carol Burnett Show!

[jackiehooks]

I love everything she does especially Mama's Family.

[timothyleebrown]

I love Carol Burnett!!! Her Lucille Ball and The Golden Girls are my favorites!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[mystosplosion]

How is she 90?! Proof being young at heart and happy Kees you young physically.

[sharoncooper]

Oh my gosh she still looks the same. Who would think she's 90. My favorite skits were the commercial skits. Happy Birthday.

[paulazemeckis]

Love love love Carol. Her zany silly acts influenced me a lot. It turned me into a jokester. Still am proudly a 63 year old still acting silly.

[patricias]

That was a great look at Carol Burnett! They seemed to genuinely admire her, especially Al Roker and Harry Smith. Thank you

[anastasiabeaverhausen]

Best saturday nights ever. So much fun and laughter. She did the best movie spoofs ever. I still laugh when I watch them.