BOOKS
Barnouw, Erik. “Prime, Dynamic Duo.” Tube of Plenty: The Evolution of American Television. New York: Oxford UP, 1990. 218-29. Print.
McCarthyism and the position of the Dulles Brothers within the American government and the early television industry.
Burnett, Carol. One More Time: A Memoir. New York: Random House, 1986. Print.
Carol Burnett’s personal reflections on her parents, early years and general relationship with family and childhood friends.
Burnett, Carol. This Time Together: Laughter and Reflection. New York: Harmony, 2010. Print.
Carol Burnett’s personal reflections on her life upon entering show business, initiating after she finishes school and ending with the loss of her daughter, Carrie, and recent marriage.
Horowitz, Susan. “Chapter 4: Carol Burnett.” Queens of Comedy: Lucille Ball, Phyllis Diller, Carol Burnett, Joan Rivers, and the New Generation of Funny Women. Australia: Gordon and Breach Publ., 1997. 65-85. Print.
Deep analysis of Carol Burnett’s developed acting style and the personal roots of that style.
Kantor, Michael, and Laurence Maslon. “”And I Just Couldn’t Resist It!” Carol Burnett.” Make ‘Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America. New York: Grand Central, 2008. 100-05. Print.
Information of Carol Burnett’s home life as a child, her inspiration to study theatre and the rise of her variety show on CBS. Also mentions how she still has enthusiasm for the television industry, as well as comedy and theatre.
Spigel, Lynn. “Chapter 3: Setting the Stage at Television City.” TV By Design: Modern Art and the Rise of Network Television. Chicago: University of Chicago, 2008. 110-43. Print.
The use of insider humor and modes of local address presented in many variety shows during the 1960s and 70s, including the Carol Burnett Show.
ARTICLES
Bell, Warren. “Warren Bell on Carol Burnett on National Review Online.” National Review Calls Home – National Review Online. 09 Nov. 2005. Web. 29 Apr. 2011. <http://old.nationalreview.com/bell/bell200511090809.asp>.
Warren Bell’s personal reflections on the Carol Burnett Show and what made her a spectacle and a family name.
Birnie, Peter. “Carol Burnett’s Comedy Reign Extends into Dramatic Role.” Entertainment – The Vancouver Sun. Vancouver Sun, 16 Sept. 2009. Web. 29 Apr. 2011. <http://www.vancouversun.com/story_print.html?id=2001007&sponsor=>.
Plug for Burnett’s tour of book This Time Together and recent Emmy nomination for dramatic role.
“Carol Burnett — History.com Articles, Video, Pictures and Facts.” History.com — History Made Every Day — American & World History. The History Channel, 1994. Web. 29 Apr. 2011. <http://www.history.com/topics/carol-burnett>.
Brief history and recognition of Carol Burnett and her achievements.
Genzlinger, Neil. “Television Review – ‘Carol Burnett – A Woman of Character’ – Another Question? Why Was She So Funny? – NYTimes.com.” Arts – Television – The New York Times. The New York Times, 05 Nov. 2007. Web. 29 Apr. 2011. <http://tv.nytimes.com/2007/11/05/arts/television/05burn.html?ref=carolburnett>.
Review of “American Masters” episode on PBS, featuring Carol Burnett, “A Woman of Character.” Mentions the physical comedy and genuine geniality that made her great, even in the shadow of personal tragedy.
Itzkoff, Dave. “Carol Burnett Looks Back in Her Memoir ‘This Time Together’ – NYTimes.com.” The New York Times – Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. 31 Mar. 2010. Web. 29 Apr. 2011. <http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/31/books/31burnett.html>.
Interview and reflections on Carol Burnett’s memoir This Time Together. Additionally, the mention that the time of the variety show has ended, but Burnett is still an icon of the era.
King, Susan. “‘Carol Burnett’ Videos Put Shows Back Together – Los Angeles Times.” Featured Articles From The Los Angeles Times. 10 Oct. 2000. Web. 29 Apr. 2011. <http://articles.latimes.com/2000/oct/10/entertainment/ca-34154>.
Short interview about the Carol Burnett Show and Burnett’s current aspirations.
O’connor, John J. “TV REVIEW; ‘A CAROL BURNETT SPECIAL’ ON ABC – New York Times.” The New York Times – Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. 10 Feb. 1987. Web. 29 Apr. 2011. <http://www.nytimes.com/1987/02/10/arts/tv-review-a-carol-burnett-special-on-abc.html?ref=carolburnett>.
Review of Carol Burnett’s television special working with new comedy stars. The sketches relive aspects of the golden years, but the review harshly criticizes the attempt.
Ouzounian, Richard. “One Laugh Changed Carol Burnett’s Life – Thestar.com.” News, Toronto, GTA, Sports, Business, Entertainment, Canada, World, Breaking – Thestar.com. 06 June 2009. Web. 29 Apr. 2011. <http://www.thestar.com/comment/columnists/article/645801>.
Review of Carol Burnett’s tour of memoir This Time Together and reflections on her life. Additionally, contains the story of Burnett’s first ‘laugh’ and how it shaped her career choice from a young age.