Carol Burnett interviewed by Barbara Walters on 20/20 in 2002

In this interview from 2002, Carol Burnett discusses her childhood and career and the death of her daughter, Carrie Hamilton.

[@RyanHLee-nc7hg]

A wonderful interview indeed! Carol Burnett is one of those rare performers whose life is even more interesting than the characters she plays. I feel such deep affection and respect for her.

[@billmckibben8940]

Carol is such a classy lady and a real down to earth person. There is something special about her that very few people have. I'm SO glad we had this time with her!

[@westcoastgirl]

Oh Carol . You have overcome a lot . Stay strong . You are a very special person .

[@tessacent4172]

You had no idea how much smiles you put on my face Carol. I just adore you!❤

[@angelacarleton9575]

Lucille Ball said, Carol Burnett, "was the real deal, talent, honesty, and energy the energy she needed to be successful. I agree!

[@rhondak6731]

I adore Carol Burnett and have for as long as I can remember. Growing up in a house of disfunction, like her, it’s funny that there were many occasions when we’d gather by the set on Saturday nights and laugh along with her and the gang on THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW; it was a good feeling even if it lasted a short time. I’ve watched many of her interviews, and after the loss of her daughter she was never quite the same, but how could she be?!? The sadness was there, but thank goodness she held on, carried on for Carrie, her family/friends, and all of us! Carol is the definition of class and legendary ❤️

[@j.brown70]

I think I remember when this aired. In any event, this was so beautiful and touching to watch. Love you Carol and Carrie 💕

[@MuscleMaxZ1]

one of the classiest and down to earth stars ever. i've been a fan of hers all my life.

[@daisymay9203]

She really has had her ups and downs bless her god she is such a legend god bless her and may she carry on being a legend 🤍 the fact she didn’t cry once shows how strong she is 🖤

[@randysills4418]

This makes me cry every time...

[@Cwgrlup]

I lived one block away from the women’s recovery house that Carol Burnett’s daughter got sober in and that Carol was on the board of directors. I had a sponsor there. Carol was and is a huge supporter of women in recovery.

[@8gagee]

RIP, to all the women...Carol, Barbara and Carrie

[@randysills4418]

It made me cry! Carol Burnett is such a special person...

[@elizabethwilk9615]

So much to overcome then losing her daughter and her kids going through addiction. Truly hard worker and strong woman. What a talent

[@allaboutmycats454]

Always loved Carol.🌺

[@standupphilosopher7059]

She was a light 🌞 in my challenging childhood ❤❤❤ Carrie was a light🌅 Someday when this life is over Carrie will greet you❤️‍🩹

[@privategirl4716]

Dear God in Heaven, Please always bless the great actress Carol Burnett, and the rest of her family happily, healthily, and safely. Amen

[@MissStacie-XO]

She is just beautiful inside and out ❤️

[@bella-sb8ei]

Please appreciate her now before it's too late! Please!!!

[@privategirl4716]

Dear God in Heaven, Please always give comfort, hope, and strength to the great actress Carol Burnett, and the rest of her family regarding their dealing with the unfortunate 2002 death from lung cancer of Carol Burnett's beloved daughter, and their family member Carrie Hamilton. Amen

[@connieverbeck1110]

HS bless you, Carol. Thank you for all the laughs.

[@laminage]

Give Carol her props. She was brave enough to acknowledge the fact that yes had a daughter who was an Addict. Sadly enough even 19 Years Later alot of Celebrities have Children who are addicts. I told UK Soap Fans about how Celebrities have appeared on Soaps and they were impressed. Sir Ian McKellan appeared on Coronation Street as well as Sarah Harding formerly of Girls Aloud The UK Girlband (1981-2021) who died of Breast Cancer On September 5th. Don't you notice that Comediennes/Comedians have had the most horrific childhoods.

[@davidmenke7552]

Who remembers the movie Hostage with Carrie and Carol? Loved it as a kid!

[@roxannestone7577]

No we will never be the same after a loss of our child. 😪

[@mdaze9753]

I love her. I grew up in the 70s and my parents always watched her. It was one of the the only times I heard them laugh.

[@tiffanyp8776]

Protect carol at all costs pls and thx

[@emilywerner3930]

Well said, she is a legend. ❤️

[@maryhaase3841]

That's a very sweet thing to say ❤

[@bella-sb8ei]

Carol Burnett basically helped SNL originate!!! Her show helped start it all, appreciate her while she's still here :)

[@raymondsharpe4638]

Carol Burnett❤❤❤❤❤

[@wotan10950]

Even the legends have deep sadness in their lives. I know Carol was a dear friend of Beverly Sills. Sills had two children; one was deaf, the other retarded. Somehow she appeared cheerful, same as Carol.

[@mikewrasman5103]

I didn't know that.

[@nyc1929]

Beverly was a very close friend of Barbara too, all those wonderful Woman share a pain for their daughters. They understand each other. Beverly dies in 2007, Babs in 2022, Carol still strong. ❤

[@Scottwilkie18]

R I p Barbra

[@melissastanley9025]

I wanna see the view interview!!

[@chriskorman6565]

Barbaras team of researchers needed to do their homework.The show went off in 78 and they weren't on CBS they were on ABC and it wasn't even a full season.

[@luckysol7486]

❤❤❤❤

[@xnibbyjonas]

When did this aire? What month?

[@Blueeyedsoul1986]

Im looking for the view episode of carol and carrie that they were on the view in 1997

[@janinefarris7565]

Carol Burnett it's such an inspiration. She is it angel and carry is n angel and Brian Wilson is an angel and God bless the rest of the family and their father Carol's beautiful parents even with their problems and her grandmother and her sister and her loving fans and Barbara Walters and Hal Prince people that felt for Carol Burnett Carol Burnett

[@redlikewineagain697]

Poor Carol. I know she misses Carrie.

[@angelacarleton9575]

I find the interview with Barbara Walters is too much in asking how do you feel when your daughter died? Who in the hell would ask such a question, "it must be painful you AH!" God almighty, I am beginning to resent a lot of these interviewers for lacking in empathy or compassion for those that lost their child.

[@lourdesprudencio5647]

Ditto, she is not very sensitive..

[@leahblake6748]

You do realize that the questions are rehearsed before the cameras roll right? Carol burnett knew what questions would be asked.

[@juanchoresultay2704]

I mean she is known for being somehow insensitive in questions so…..

[@geoffreyfox9801]

It is bizarre watching Ba Ba Wah Wha ( who had no talent and was a big, phony, bore) interviewing talented and fascinating people.

[@cathlynpollom2545]

As Mothers we often think we’re supposed to be there for our families in every way. But unfortunately to to that we’d have to have been all seeing all knowing etc. unfortunately that means we try to do God’s job. We know now that is not good. It’s a very familiar tightrope act. Well not everyone attempts to do that. Thank goodness. And again unfortunately. They are very happy to blame that on us too!

[@tentcater4710]

And next her daughter dies but first this commercial, sickening!

[@peterdurkin8980]

When 20/20 was 20/20

[@jools01]

I think carol and Julie are great friends because they both grew up with alcoholic parents.

[@peterdurkin8980]

Beverly is a tough broad

[@marcelamcneil648]

I love Carol but I've always disliked Barbara Walters

[@fudgicle1427]

"if you were a man . . . " Barbara get real - when a man does it people say NOTHING. Total double standard.

[@corra7]

Awful interviewer !

[@joevasquez3434]

It's not easy being Carol Burnette's daughter, What a crock of bullshit. !!!!

[@panderichthys_rhombolepis]

The state of plastic surgery and facial rejuvenation at the time was in its infancy, AND IT SHOWS.