The Incredible Story Of How Carol Burnett Was Able To Afford College | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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Carol Burnett’s family could not afford the $43 tuition cost at UCLA, but one day she found $50 in her mailbox and to this day she does not know who it was from.
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What a lovely, accomplished older woman. Carol's not bad either.
@H-Vox
Ай бұрын
😂
@vyshnavshabunair8358
Ай бұрын
This is such Conan humour 😂
All In The Family, M.A.S.H, Mary Tyler Moore, Bob Newheart, And Carol Burnett. That may be the greatest TV lineup of all time.
@ITIRICI
Ай бұрын
By a lot, yes. ❤
@user-er3ri6sc3j
Ай бұрын
Better than The Dukes of Hazzard, The Love Boat, Fantasy Island although split the networks?
@davidhurtado2725
Ай бұрын
@@user-er3ri6sc3jnot sure if you are serious
@georgejorden6269
Ай бұрын
I agree the best shows ever
@BrunetteOnTheCouch
Ай бұрын
It was. I feel sorry for those that didn't grow up in the 70's. They have no idea what they missed - across the board. NOTHING beats CBS Saturday night lineup in the 70's. Pure TV heaven.
She's fcking 90 (!) and she was sharper than a lot of the 40 year old guests on the podcast lol she remembers the names, the addresses, the people, the anecdotes from 60+ years ago... I'm always afraid older guests will be either boring or a bit lost or slow but she was amazing, what an incredible life for an incredible woman. This whole episode made me feel like the whole team had a great day. (the ford taurus outro killed me too)
The Carol Burnett Show was do not miss television in our house during the 70's. She is a legend and deserves every bit of praise that she receives.
@genemaurillo4162
Ай бұрын
and then SNL the same night!
What a legend Carol is, has literally had me and my family laughing our entire lives. Can’t say that about anyone else
She was EXCELLENT on Better Call Saul 🫡✨
@cooliostarstache5474
Ай бұрын
Bryan Cranston, Bob Odenkirk, Patrick Fabian, Michael McKean, Carol Burnett. Comedians really do the best dramatic acting
@DissyK
Ай бұрын
She was the one who got Jimmy busted right? Legend
Carol Burnett is a national treasure. Every award that can be given (including the Nobel prize) should be awarded to her. She’s done more to bring happiness and hope to Americans in her lifetime than people realize.
@davidhurtado2725
Ай бұрын
If there was one for the Performing Arts, it'd be a no brainer
@gkennedy2998
Ай бұрын
ABSOLUTELY!! I cry openly whenever I see Carol Burnett on television and I don't care who sees me.
This interview was such a breath of fresh air in an otherwise crappy week. Carol is such a genuinely kind person, and watching Conan gush over her just brings a huge smile to my face. Thank you both.
OMG she looks so terrific at 90! One of my idols!
@playkma
Ай бұрын
And she’ll actually be 91 on the 26th of April. I’m telling you, as long as I live, I will never be ageist lol.
Glad that Sona and Gourly got to tag along on this one!
@drizzt5788
Ай бұрын
If Sona had not got to tag along she would be wearing a orange jump suit now🤣
Carol Burnett is a national treasure. GOATed.
She was the guest on the only time I got to go to Conan’s show (on TBS) on my birthday. It’s one of my favorite memories.
I knew this story but it still gives me shivers everytime I hear it. God bless her secret guardian angel!!!
@alviltayco3713
Ай бұрын
I read it in A Readers Digest!!! Mr. C REALLY WAS AMAZING!
@EmilyKresl
Ай бұрын
She has another guardian angel story getting the money she needed to go to New York. Bless that person too!!!
@H-Vox
Ай бұрын
For some reason I have a feeling it was a teacher of hers who saw her brilliance
@EmilyKresl
Ай бұрын
@@H-Vox I always imagined a little spinster lady who lived down the hall from Carols' grandma, who was nosy enough to hear the predicament but sly enough to give it anonymously. I hope whoever did it got to watch her on TV and see she MADE IT!!!
How can one not love Carol Burnett! One of the very rare instances where the terms ‘legend’ and ‘genius’ truly apply.
@MISNM0
Ай бұрын
Agreed (in the comedic realm)
Saturday nights at my grandparent's house, we were watching the line up that she mentioned. My grandmother adored Carol Burnett. She would talk about her during the commercials.
She's at the top. No one is above her.
@jlouis4407
Ай бұрын
She’s probably the most legendary person still alive today
Carol Burnett, Lucille Ball, Mary Tyler Moore, Linda Lavin and Bea Arthur each paved the way for the entertainers of today.
I can't begin to express what joy Carol has brought to my family. My parents have passed on, but their love for her allowed me to see what an amazing performer she has been and continues to be. Thank you Carol. Thank you Conan and crew.
I really hope you end up interviewing Vicki Lawrence as well. Get these brilliant amazing ladies on the podcast while you can!
I am about Conan's age and I remember that original "must see tv" lineup. It really was unprecedented for a network to put all their heavy hitters back to back like that in one night. CBS would make weird moves like that having earlier scrapped all their top shows in the "rural purge". where they "canceled every show with a tree in it" - Mr. Haney from Green Acres The theme songs alone were so iconic just looking at the titles conjures up memories. When I hear the Carol Burnett theme...I think "one more hour until bedtime..but no school tomorrow".
Man. This is so legendary I am legit emotional. Wow.
As a younger Brit i had no idea about Carol before she was announced to appear in Better Call Saul, and i was immediately blown away by her acting. I could also see that it was a big deal to have her in the show.
@terioswalt1909
Ай бұрын
Watch the Carol Burnett Show!!She is AWESOME
@naomiarram5187
Ай бұрын
Watch some outtakes of her show, or Tim Conway making Harvey Korman knock himself out laughing. And if you can laugh at The Queen - watch Carol's QEII impression!
@jlouis4407
Ай бұрын
Watch her spoof of Gone With the Wind, it’s hilarious
Two comedy legends of two generations!
@BAYBAY_316
Ай бұрын
Absolutely right !!
@ct6852
Ай бұрын
The BEST.
Carol Burnett is a gift.
A true legend! LOVE Carol! Miss her variety shows. Glad she is still with us! MORE PLEASE!
She's such a delightful person.
The way Sona and Matt just gaze lovingly at Carol is all of us.
CAROL BURNETT BOUGHT MY MOM A DOG IN THE EARLY 70s.
@EmilyKresl
Ай бұрын
What kind of dog?
@briefcasefullofbacon7291
Ай бұрын
It was some poodle that actually didn't like my mom. It sounds like one of those stories that is an internet lie. My grandmother was asking my mom who she wanted to invite to her birthday and my mom kept saying Carol Burnett. My grandmother wrote to Carol to get my mom to shut up. On my mom's birthday she gets a call and is on the phone. Eventually my grandmother asks who are you talking to? She says Oh it's Carol Burnett. My grandmother says WHAT!?! Carol Burnett got the letter and called my mom up. My mom's dog had recently died and she was telling Carol Burnett about it. Carol asked to talk to my grandmother and wanted to buy my mom a new dog.@@EmilyKresl
@briefcasefullofbacon7291
Ай бұрын
It was some sort of poodle. It didn't really get along great with my mom. My mom kept asking my grandma to invite Carol Burnett to her birthday. My grandmother wrote Carol a letter inviting her to my mom's birthday party. She of course didn't show up, but she actually called my mom on her birthday without telling anyone that she was going to do that. It was a total shock to everyone. My mom's dog had just died and she was telling Carol about it. Carol asked to talk to my grandma and offered to buy my mom a new dog. Carol insisted and that's how my mom ended up with a dog that Carol Burnett paid for.
@DanK520
Ай бұрын
@@briefcasefullofbacon7291 the dog should have been naked Carol too
@MackovaDraga
Ай бұрын
Without any reason that makes so much sense to me
She's outstanding. So grateful for her
Carol, my mom have passed away since, but she used to love you...I was too young to stay up and watch...but now I love your show too...from South Africa.
We all, absolutely adore Carol Burnett, here in her hometown, San Antonio
Carol it is always so wonderful to see you. You have been a part of my 53 years on this planet. I can say I’ve walked on the same planet with the greats like you and Lucille Ball etc etc that list is beyond extensive. I can’t imagine what the world would have been like without all the people of the greatest generation of American entertainment to ever take this planet by storm and leave an unparalleled legacy and body of work. ❤ you Carol and thank you for all the laughs!!!!
I loved (and still love) the Carol Burnett Show. She is a pioneer in entertainment. I still watch clips from the Carol Burnett Show on KZread
Such a beautiful icon...Laughter can cure the incurable.. Thank you, Carol and Conan.
I couldn't click on this fast enough! My childhood Saturday nights were just like Conan's, except in warm Fla. She is the greatest sketch comedian ever to do it!
Foundation builder, Carol! So much comedic flavor!
Love this woman and this interview. She was such a huge part of my childhood.
I adore her! She is so talented and charming! There is no one like her.
At 90 years old, she is so sharp in her recollections of her memories. I am 50 and I can't remember too much about my own life. :P Of course, she has a more memorable life than I did. :P I very much love Carole Burnett.
She’s incredible! Love her! ❤️
Carol Burnett is timeless.
Genuine mutual admiration society going on here. And we love it.
Gosh, I remember watching every single one of those shows she mentioned. It was 'appointment' TV. So great. And what an amazing set of circumstances, from the anonymous money to cover her tuition, to her having to take an acting class and figuring out she had a talent for it. It's what my father refers to as 'happy accidents'.
I was born in the 80s and really only knew her from Annie, but I have always thought she is wonderful
@ct6852
Ай бұрын
Yeah same. lol. Terrifying. Figured out she was really nice later though.
The "wer wer WER!" scene in Palm Royale made us cry laughing. Love Carol!
@dianeee1992x
Ай бұрын
Omg yes!!! I just finished it! It’s so funny😂
Saw her at the Chicago Theater in 2022. When I was a little girl, my grandmother took me to see Annie and I still love the dance scene with Tim Curry and Bernadette Peters. I use to watch Mama's family as a little girl too and some of the Carol Burnett show. She is wonderful and we are lucky to have her.
The porch looks so fresh. The whole house looks so fresh. I'm with you on the faux plants. I'll miss the window boxes, but I get it.
Amazing writer and performer.
Sona and Matt just watching adoringly is amazing. I would be too.
Love her dearly. One of the most beloved people ever in Hollywood or on the planet for that matter. I still laugh out loud at sketches that I've seen dozens of times. I loved the movie spoofs. When she played Bette Davis (A Swiped Life) or Joan Crawford (Torchy Song, Mildred Fierce) with such brilliant support from Harvey Korman as her leading man it was complete and total genius.
Check out Carol Burnett in a rare dramatic role in Better Call Saul season 6. She is excellent in the role.
One of my heroes 💚💚💚
How Carol Burnett was such a nice, classy and intelligent person: Born before the 1980’s.
Many thanks to Conan, Carol and everyone involved! ⭐
Conan I also think you're pretty terrific. Carol too. Can't think of two entertainers that I've been more loyal to; who've brought more happiness, and fun and laughter and peace than both of you. You debuted on your show when I was eight, and I've been a fan ever since. And Carol since you scared the s-- outta me in Annie (later discovered your other work). And Sonja and Matt are pretty great too. 💖💖💖💖🐓
Carol reminds me of the mother from that movie “Brazil”
@EmilyKresl
Ай бұрын
That's mona from who's the boss lol
@postmodernrecycler
Ай бұрын
Yes! Katherine Helmond!
$43 in 1951 had the equivalent purchasing power to $516 in 2024. UCLA tuition in 2024 is $33k to $76k depending on whether you're a CA resident and if you live on campus or commute in. Regardless of inflation, the amounts involved are orders of magnitude apart.
@WhateverHappenedToFun
Ай бұрын
I was lookin' for this information, thank you.
May God bless Carol. I love love love her
She's hands down one of the greatest!
My favorite carol🎉🎉🎉🎉
Legend
I looked up the address of the apartment she mentions and the building there certainly looks like it could easily be old enough to be the same one. Neat!
@ Team Coco: You guys have no idea, how much of a safe space this podcast has become. Thank you
What an amazing episode!
She's amazing.
Shortly after this interview, Conan obtained that time machine, went back in time, and mailed a $50 bill to Carol Burnett. Paradox be damned. I've actually heard that story before, and I often wonder who the benefactor was.
Man, she's amazing for being 90.
Thank god UCLA made her take an acting class😂
@Rathana81
Ай бұрын
those pre reqs.
Agree . And yes miss Burnett is one of the funniest female, comedians ever. Miss the other two that died.
@postmodernrecycler
Ай бұрын
May I guess? Gilda Radner and Madeline Kahn?
@nancysantamarialatica1141
Ай бұрын
@@postmodernrecycler them too but no Tim Conway and I forgot the other one may he rest in peace . Tim used to make him laugh a lot.
@postmodernrecycler
Ай бұрын
@@nancysantamarialatica1141 Ah, gotcha. I mistakenly thought you meant other women comedians of the time. Tim Conway was a great!
@nancysantamarialatica1141
Ай бұрын
@@postmodernrecycler it’s ok it might have been the way I type . I’m dyslexic . It sounds rite n my head . Your cool . And hey take care , and thanks for your time . 💚I appreciate you. But yea I’m a huge fan of the Carol Burnett, show. In the 70s..
Carol's movie parodies were a highlight of her show. Went With The Wind! Mildred Fierce Sunset Boulevard ("Nora Desmond")
Absolutely remarkable. For me first there was Carol and Mary when i was a kid. Then Conan came.
A living legend
One of the queens of comedy.
I was listening to the podcast today, and at the part of the 50 dollars, I literally audibly gasped. Thank you to that anonymous angel.
It’s about time !! ❤
Wonderful tribute by Conan to Carol Burnett. Carol is one of the funniest, most talented comedic geniuses of all time, male or female. Like Conan, I grew up as a teenager watching her show. I remain a huge fan to this very day. All of her fans love her like nobody else. Carol Burnett is still at the top of the list when it comes to the greatest and most legendary performers of all time.
::tugs on ear::
Carrol Burnett is one of my favorite comedic performers of all time.
AMAZING!
We love you Carol ❤❤❤
She needs a Mark Twain award
@ct6852
Ай бұрын
Pretty sure she's gotten the Kennedy Center Honors already.
@dlxmarks
Ай бұрын
Burnett received the Mark Twain Prize in 2013. It's mentioned in the podcast.
What a ray of sunshine
just awesome 😂
She’s iconic
YAY MATT AND SONA ARE HERE TOO!!!
Very Nice 🧡
Apparently $50 in 1950 has buying power of $650 today. That is incredible. Was university education subsidized then in the USA?
@amandawoods8323
Ай бұрын
Women's scholarships were scant and limited to teaching as far as I know. That's how my mother was partially able to attend and this was only possible because of a teacher who thought she had exceptional journalism skills. Her stepfather was not supportive and thought business school, aka secretarial school, was good enough for her. But she did get the small scholarship, and her mother took a weekend job in the process. She went on to be editor of the college newspaper, later being one of the first female professional writers who had a 40-year career in professional journalism . She got paid.
@amandawoods8323
Ай бұрын
She was also a member of the college flying high circus, as a clown and rope acrobat.
@friskyalison
Ай бұрын
@@amandawoods8323 WOW ☺️. Sounds like an incredible person. What great stories to have to tell about her! 👏🌹🥰 And, yes I forgot about women's access to education in the 50 being an issue. Of course. Women could not graduate from Oxford University until the 1970s. 😱.
@amandawoods8323
Ай бұрын
Yes, she also earned her masters degree in public administration while working full-time with 2 children and my father was supportive of her career and also went to college on an rotc scholarship and small food stipend from his rural community church. He went on to become an attorney
@jonshields5649
Ай бұрын
In 1951, there wasn't as much technology and perhaps wasn't as competitive because it may been considerably smaller. Everytime my university had a new renovation or wanted to add a new sports facility we footed the cost. As well as the need to educate a larger population created a demand to build larger and newer buildings. I went to the same university as my mom and she said it was $1000 a semester in the 90s. My sister started in 2013 it was $3000 and by the time I started in 2016 it was $6000.
Thankyou Conan for having her on. Can you have her on again?
But once again she is my most favorite tv person of the seventies college professors should be making one fourth of what their paid seriously that a understatement unless you are teaching surgical stuff
Now, all other prior guests deserved accolades aside... Carol Burnett is decidedly "The Greatest Of All Time"
Conan dressed up for the interview. 😀
National Treasure! ❤
Sorry Conan... I thought I subscribed lol SUBSCRIBED NOW!
"Between Two Ferns"? You can expect a call from Zach Galufunackis,,,Galifunekos,,,Gaulifunkasis...The guy from The Hangover!
I adore Matt. Woof.
She looks amazing
I went to UCLA..its a great school..its the best!
Legends new and now.....
No ? How old is she at this time? Not dissing her k .wonderful comic!! Thanks utube for bringing her back in to my life 😊
es, Conan is adorable 😉