Betty White talks about funny women in comedy history

Betty White talks about funny women in comedy history like Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball.

Betty White talks about funny women in comedy history American Masters

Premiered February 25, 2022
Betty White talks about funny women in comedy history

On May 29, 2007, comedian Betty White discussed the groundbreaking work of Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball. She delves into the history of women in comedy in this extended outtake originally conducted for "American Masters - Carol Burnett: A Woman of Character" (2007).

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