What is ‘Carol Burnett: A Celebration’ about? Plot of documentary explained

‘Carol Burnett: A Celebration’ stars Betty White, Phyllis Diller, Cloris Leachman, Burnett's longterm co-star, Jim Nabors, and Tim Conway
Carol Burnett in official trailer of 'Carol Burnett: A Celebration' (Fathom Events/ YouTube)
Carol Burnett in official trailer of 'Carol Burnett: A Celebration' (Fathom Events/ YouTube)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Carol Burnett is 90 this year, and everyone is invited to join her in celebrating by seeing the movie. Fathom Events will provide screenings of a new documentary film developed to recognize Burnett's milestone birthday on Saturday, April 22 and Monday, April 24 in cinemas across USA.

There are several famous names in the film, notably Betty White, Phyllis Diller, Cloris Leachman, Burnett's longterm co-star, Jim Nabors, and Tim Conway in what is rumored to be his final interview. Fans will have to travel to the cinemas to see this very rare film, as it is only showing there for two days and is only running there.

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What is the plot of ‘Carol Burnett: A Celebration’?

'Carol Burnett: A Celebration' will provide fans with an insight into the comedic icon's career and lasting influence. The movie depicts Burnett from her youth to her Broadway debut and her first step into television variety shows on 'The Garry Moore Show.' Then there was her long-running popular series 'The Carol Burnett Show,' which established her as a national celebrity and true legend.

Trailer

The first trailer of ‘Carol Burnett: A Celebration’ on YouTube; watch it below:



 

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