A Mystery Donor
They say you shouldn’t accept gifts from strangers, but that’s what Burnett did to get her career kickstarted. A mysterious man gave her $1,000 at a party on three conditions. She had to pay it back after five years, never reveal his identity, and pay the favor forward to someone else in the future.
Always Move Forward
Now well into her 80s, Burnett doesn’t believe it is possible to remake her show. She is happy that she was at the right place at the right time and thinks the same show format just wouldn’t work any longer. Burnett doesn’t miss it but always looks back in her show with fond memories.