Carol Burnett feels as young as ever in the lead-up to her 90th birthday on April 26.
When asked about the upcoming milestone, the comedy legend told People, “I can’t wrap my head around it. I still feel like I’m about 11, but I’m amazed. It sure went fast.” These days, she admitted she’s just “glad because I’ve got all my parts—got my hips, I got my knees and I’ve got my brain, so I’m happy about that.” Burnett hopes that her legacy is, “I made people laugh, made them feel good when they might have been down.” Reflecting on The Carol Burnett Show, she added, “In my fan mail, many say it was the only time the family would get together, to watch and laugh. And that sometimes they were lonesome and were cheered up by our show. That’s a good feeling.”
To celebrate the occasion, NBC will honor the six-time Emmy winner with a two-hour special airing on her birthday, Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love. The show will featuring special guest stars such as Amy Poehler, Cher, Ellen DeGeneres, Julie Andrews, Steve Carell, Taraji P. Henson, and Tracee Ellis Ross. It will also include musical
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