Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

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Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
GenreVariety special
StarringCarol Burnett
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersMark Bracco
Carol Burnett
Linda Gierahn
Baz Halpin
Brian Miller
Paul Miller
Steve Sauer
Running time84 minutes
Production companySilent House Productions
Original release
NetworkNBC / Peacock
ReleaseApril 26, 2023 (2023-04-26)

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love is a television special that premiered on NBC on April 26, 2023, honoring the life and career of comedian and actress Carol Burnett. Burnett is known for her work over 60 years as a female comedian, hosting her variety sketch series The Carol Burnett Show from 1967 to 1978. The tribute includes documentary footage, musical performance, clips from her work in film and television, and pre-taped tributes.

The special honors Burnett on her 90th birthday. Various comedians, collaborators, singers, and artists attended, where they performed and spoke about Burnett's work, including Julie Andrews, Vicki Lawrence, Lily Tomlin, Amy Poehler, Ellen DeGeneres, Bob Odenkirk, Steve Carell, Cher and Bob Mackie.[1] The special also featured musical performances from Kristin Chenoweth, Bernadette Peters, Jane Lynch, Billy Porter, Darren Criss, Sutton Foster, and Katy Perry.

The two-hour program premiered on NBC and is available for streaming on Peacock. Interspersed included documentary footage, clips from her film and television work, and pre-taped tributes.

In 2024 at the 75th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, the special was awarded the Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded),[2] and it also received four other Emmy nominations.[3] Also in 2024, Paul Miller received the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Specials for the special.[4]

Participants[edit]

In order of appearance:

Tributes[edit]

Musical performers[edit]

Pre-taped[edit]

Production[edit]

Burnett stated, "Rather than a birthday bash or whatever with candles and balloons, I wanted a show like you haven't seen in a long time, with a 19-piece orchestra, singers and wonderful music. I wanted a variety show".[5] The special was recorded on March 3, 2023, at the Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles.

The telecast aired on NBC on April 26, 2023. It is available to stream on Peacock. The special drew 7.3 million viewers, becoming the most-watched program that night and the fourth-highest-rated entertainment program of the season to that point.[6]

Reception[edit]

Marianne Garvey of CNN described the special as "elegant" and "hilarious".[7]

Accolades[edit]

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2023 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) Won [2]
Outstanding Production Design For a Variety Special Tamlyn Wright and Travis Deck Nominated [3]
Outstanding Directing For a Variety Special Paul Miller Nominated
Outstanding Picture Editing For Variety Programming Mike Polito and Timothy Schultz Nominated
Outstanding Writing For a Variety Special Jon Macks and Carol Leifer Nominated

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Every Celebrity Appearing in Carol Burnett's 90th Birthday Special on NBC". NBC. 26 April 2023. Archived from the original on 27 April 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Outstanding Variety Special Pre Recorded Nominees / Winners 2023". Television Academy. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  3. ^ a b "Every NBC Show Nominated at the 75th Emmy Awards". NBC Insider Official Site. 2023-08-17. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  4. ^ Chuba, Hilary Lewis,Tyler Coates,Kirsten; Lewis, Hilary; Coates, Tyler; Chuba, Kirsten (February 11, 2024). "DGA Awards: Winners List (Updating Live)".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "Carol Burnett turns 90 with TV songs, laughs and Cher rocking Bob Mackie: 'I wanted it this way'". USA Today. Archived from the original on April 26, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  6. ^ "Ratings: Carol Burnett Special Easily Draws Wednesday's Largest Crowd". TV Line. 27 April 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  7. ^ "Behind Carol Burnett's elegant (and hilarious) '90 Years of Laughter + Love'". April 27, 2023. 26 April 2023. Archived from the original on 27 April 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2023.

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