Facts and Secrets of the Carol Burnett Show

Published on February 13, 2019
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A Secret Signal

Fans of the show might have noticed Burnett tugging on her ear. While it just looked like a habit, it was actually a message to her grandmother. The pair would tug their earlobes to say they loved each other, and this was the message Burnett was giving her grandmother who was watching at home.

A Secret Signal

A Secret Signal

Losing Her Daughter

One of the hardest things that could happen to a mother happened to Burnett, she outlived her daughter. Carrie Burnett was diagnosed with lung cancer from a very young age and despite giving up smoking was unable to overcome it. Carol shared with the world how devastating losing Carol was to their family.

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Losing Her Daughter

Losing Her Daughter