Who Is Carol Burnett?, David Stabler
Who Is Carol Burnett?, David Stabler
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Who Is Carol Burnett?

Author: David Stabler, Who HQ

Series: Who Was?

Narrator: Hillary Huber

Unabridged: 1 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/18/2025


Synopsis

Discover why comedian and actress Carol Burnett is one of the most iconic entertainers of the twentieth century.

From an early age, Carol Burnett developed a love for entertainment, teaching herself to "Tarzan yell" at age nine. After graduating from high school, Burnett studied theater arts and English at UCLA, which only solidified her passion for acting. She fell in love with making audiences laugh, landing her first breakthrough role in Broadway's Once Upon a Mattress. Since then, Burnett went on to perform on programs like The Garry Moore Show and Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall. In 1967, The Carol Burnett Show was born, breaking ground and earning her several Emmys and Golden Globes. The show ran for eleven seasons. Young readers can learn more about the life and legacy of beloved comedian Carol Burnett in this exciting new book!

About The Author

David Stabler is the "kid-friendly alter ego" of New York Times bestselling author Robert Schnakenberg. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Yvonne on March 21, 2025

I love Carol Burnett and watched her TV shows growing up. She's such a great female role model. She was the first female to host a variety show on TV. The book highlights other accomplished female celebrities such as Lucille Ball.......more

Goodreads review by Hailey on April 13, 2025

The discussion about AA and daughter Carrie’s substance abuse problems and later death might be difficult for some young readers to comprehend. However, this book is well-written and not written with inherent biased like many others in the series.......more