In the first few episodes of Apple TV+ seriesPalm Royale,Carol Burnettis entirely horizontal.
And rightly so, since her character Norma Dellacorte in a coma.
I want to be a part of it.
Carol Burnett in the Apple TV+ series ‘Palm Royale’.Apple TV+
I was in my 20s, and I was second banana on the show.
There was also another second banana on the show, Durward Kirby.
Give this to Carol or give this to Durward.
Carol Burnett with Garry Moore inThe Garry Moore Show.Curt Gunther/TV Guide/Everett Collection
They can say it funnier than I can.
Thats how generous a star he was.
He said, I want my people, everybody to score, and it only makes the show better.
I took that lesson to my own show.
It was a true rep company.
The Best Advice I Have Ever Received
Some of the old adages like, This too shall pass.
If something isnt going well, you know that it can turn on a dime and get better.
Thats what I always give a shot to think.
If somethings not going well, that doesnt mean its going to always be that way.
I love the music.
I love the part.
And it just never came up that I would have the opportunity to do it.
There were some wonderful, wonderful numbers.
He created an atmosphere.
It was almost like you were at recess at school.
You never hear that from a director.
The Films That Make Me Cry
Oh, Im a sucker.
And always, I cry atIts a Wonderful Life.
Thats my favorite movie and Jimmy Stewart was my favorite actor.
And I got to know him.
We became friends, and he said that was his favorite movie that he did.
And it was Frank Capras favorite movie that he directed.
I watch it every Christmas and I cry every time, even though I know whats coming.
Which is my closing song [fromThe Carol Burnett Show], so maybe theyre quoting me.
And theyll wave and tug their earlobe.
My Toughest Challenge
I would sayFriendly Fire.
That was a very well received, dramatic, true-life story that was based on the book.
And luckily, I had a good director, David Greene, and the writing was sensational.
Both Ned Beatty and I, we were nominated for Emmys.
My Guilty Pleasure
Turner Classic Movies.
Every day I go to that station to see if theres something I want to TiVo.
I love the old movies.
I love everything in black and white.
There are certain classic movie stars that existed then, the likes of which I havent seen since.
Maybe its because Im this old, but theres a difference.
And Kristen [Wiig] would be wonderful because she could do it all.
My Karaoke Playlist
Heres That Rainy Day.
I love that song.
It was so beautiful.
And I understand it was Johnny Carsons favorite song.
