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Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love 2023
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love is a television special that aired on NBC on April 26, 2023, celebrating the career and life of comedian and actress Carol Burnett. Over 60 years, Burnett established herself as a prominent female comedian, hosting The Carol Burnett Show from 1967 to 1978. This tribute special features documentary clips, musical performances, archival footage from her film and television appearances, and pre-recorded messages from colleagues.
The program marks Burnett’s 90th birthday celebration. Attendees included notable figures such as Julie Andrews, Vicki Lawrence, Lily Tomlin, Amy Poehler, Ellen DeGeneres, Bob Odenkirk, Steve Carell, Cher, and Bob Mackie, who shared memories and paid homage to her work. Musical acts featured Kristin Chenoweth, Bernadette Peters, Jane Lynch, Billy Porter, Darren Criss, Sutton Foster, and Katy Perry.
The two-hour special debuted on NBC and is now available on Peacock. It incorporates documentary segments, television and film excerpts, and recorded tributes. In 2024, the program won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) at the 75th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, alongside four additional Emmy nominations. Paul Miller also received a Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Specials that same year.
Cast
Crew
- Executive producer
- Mark Bracco, Carol Burnett, Linda Gierahn, Baz Halpin, Brian Miller, Paul Miller, Steve Sauer
Details
- Production
- Silent House Productions
- Network
- NBC
