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Who Is Carol Burnett? by David Stabler

Who Is Carol Burnett?

David Stabler

Penguin Young Readers Group · Paperback · March 18, 2025

Discover why comedian and actress Carol Burnett is one of the most iconic entertainers of the twentieth century.

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Who it’s for
For young readers interested in Carol Burnett’s life and career
Themes
Carol Burnett’s life and legacy, Comedy and entertainment, Acting career
Genres
Performers' Biographies for Kids, TV & Radio, Biographies of Women for Kids

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About this book

Discover why comedian and actress Carol Burnett is one of the most iconic entertainers of the twentieth century. From an early age, Carol Burnett developed a love for entertainment, teaching herself to "Tarzan yell" at age nine. After graduating from high school, Burnett studied theater arts and English at UCLA, which only solidified her passion for acting. She fell in love with making audiences laugh, landing her first breakthrough role in Broadway's Once Upon a Mattress.

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Since then, Burnett went on to perform on programs like The Garry Moore Show and Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall. In 1967, The Carol Burnett Show was born, breaking ground and earning her several Emmys and Golden Globes. The show ran for eleven seasons. Young readers can learn more about the life and legacy of beloved comedian Carol Burnett in this exciting new book!

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  • Biographies of Women for Kids
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Authors
David Stabler
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
March 18, 2025
Format
Paperback
Theme
Carol Burnett’s life and legacy · Comedy and entertainment · Acting career
Reading lane
Biographies of Women for Kids