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PIONEERS OF TELEVISION | Carol Burnett's first big break | PBS

Duration: 01:52
Program: Pioneers of Television #301
Broadcast Date: Jan. 9, 2013

Carol Burnett's first big break occurred when she performed a song displaying her affection for US Secretary of State, John Foster Dulles, known as "The Most Boring Man in America." Within a week, she was a household name. Discover more about Carol Burnett's comedic rise in PIONEERS OF TELEVISION "Funny Ladies" on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 8:00-9:00p.m. ET on PBS.

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Post Date: January 9, 2013