Episode 22: Carol Burnett - The Trailblazing Queen of Comedy

From an aspiring playwright to the first woman to host her own variety show, Carol Burnett has been a trailblazer, a comedic genius, and a feminist icon. At 91 years old, she's still breaking ground as the oldest woman to be nominated for a comedy acting Emmy in 2024. A seven-time Emmy winner already, Burnett has been entertaining audiences since the 1960s with her blend of physical comedy, musical talent, and a signature tug of the ear.

In this episode we'll explore how she redefined what it meant to be a woman in comedy and how her philosophy of lifting others up and having fun is not only a  testament to her enduring optimism but can inspire us to take action today.

 #CarolBurnett #FeministIcon #ComedyLegend #HerStancePodcast #Trailblazer #EmmyNominee #TheCarolBurnettShow #HollywoodHistory 

https://www.biography.com/actors/carol-burnett
https://www.nickiswift.com/439440/inside-the-tragic-death-of-carol-burnetts-daughter/

The Carol Burnett Show YouTube Channel

The Lavender Pimpernel

Eunice and the game of password

Sandra Koelle

Sandra Koelle is the Host of HerStance. A lifelong advocate for women's rights and equity, she holds a BA in Women's Studies (Penn State University) and an MBA (Marylhurst University). Sandra’s career has been spent driving change, from managing programs in healthcare to leading fundraising efforts for mission-driven organizations. Driven by an early passion for standing up for the underserved, she created HerStance to use the power of historical storytelling as a direct tool for contemporary action, helping women and allies discover their potential for progress.

https://HerStance@elevateherexistence.com
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