Carol Burnett has enjoyed a seven-decade career in show business, breaking barriers for women in comedy and staying active as ever at 90 years of age.
She stars on "Palm Royale" on AppleTV+ alongside Kristen Wiig, Allison Janney and Laura Dern. Despite her talent, her legendary career may not have happened without a few lucky breaks she gratefully acknowledges.
In a recent interview on "WTF with Marc Maron," while recounting her many serendipitous circumstances, Burnett said, "I got a little angel here somewhere." Her lucky streak began when Burnett was about to graduate high school and desperately wanted to attend UCLA but could not afford the tuition.
She recalled on "WTF" that it cost $43 a term in 1951. Her family’s rent was $30 a month at the time, an amount they could barely afford.
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