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Pioneers of Television  The Friendship of Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball

Carol Burnett describes meeting Lucille Ball and shares her favorite Lucy anecdote. Details

 

Program: Pioneers of Television

Episode: The Friendship of Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball

In this interview outtake from Funny Ladies, Carol Burnett describes meeting Lucille Ball for the first time and Ball's generous offer to be of help during Burnett's budding career. The two would become close friends and perform on each other's shows. Burnett also shares her favorite anecdote about Lucy.

Duration: (2:15)
Premiere Date: 01/15/2013
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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