Entertainment icon Carol Burnett answers 7 Questions with Emmy

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Carol Burnett is an entertainment icon who has received seven Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, a Grammy Award and seven Golden Globe Awards. She was the star of ‘The Carol Burnett Show,” one of the first primetime television series to be hosted by a woman.
Carol was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2013, and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2015.
I was honored that she was willing to chat with me. Here’s what I asked her:
Can you tell me how you got your start in show business?
You’ve done so much in your life. What would you say is your proudest accomplishment?
When did you first realize that you were funny?
What is your favorite junk food?
What do you like to do when you aren’t working?
Can you tell me about one of your most embarrassing moments on live TV or stage?
I live in Idaho and we are known for our potatoes. Have you ever been here and what’s your favorite way to have a potato?
BONUS QUESTIONS
What is one of the biggest lessons you’ve learned working in show business?
What is one thing you hope to accomplish in the next year?
Can you share a piece of advice that might help me in my life?
Watch my entire interview with Carol in the video player above.
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[@lulugirl7043]

WOW Emmy !!! Such a privilege to interview one of the Greatest of my time. And I’m in my seventies 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@skyjust828]

I'm 64 as of Monday too loved Carol Burnett show ❤❤❤ remember "Once Upon A Mattress? ❤🎉

[@Nancy-iv1yj]

Thank you Carol Burnett for doing this interview.

[@judydoyle1124]

Two classy ladies: Carol and Emmy! Happy birthday Emmy!

[@neilcampbell4931]

Emmy has a great attention span and really knows how to listen! 👏🏼

[@whiskeymonk4085]

She has a special gift for it.

[@BackrowErnie]

WOWOWOWOWOW!!!!!!

[@whiskeymonk4085]

She's STILL funny! "I dont know how to make enchiladas, but I know how to eat them."

[@MichiganAlicia]

!!!! Nate Eaton we need a 7 questions with Emmy t-shirt so her fans can represent!

[@whiskeymonk4085]

Wow! What an amazing opportunity.

[@oliviashuii364]

I just finished Carol Burnett’s Autobiography. It was awesome Carol.

[@DawnGloves]

Wow, Emmy! You landed a FANTASTIC interview! Congratulations and great job!

[@jackselle4607]

I don’t know why I’m crying but I am! I love Carol Burnett and have adored her since I was Emmy’s age (I’m 40). Great job Emmy! You probably know what a big deal this is but you’re going to pinch yourself one day getting to talk to the great Carol Burnett!

[@klee8175]

Beautifully done Emmy!

[@Marcie0613]

Beautiful interview!

[@marcellak5004]

I'm so excited for you

[@loveforeignaccents]

What a fantastic interview! Hope you had a wonderful birthday celebration, too, Emmy!

[@bettycogswell9851]

WTG Emmy. You just interviewed an Icon. Great interview Emmy.

[@suzanneroberge494]

Wow! Very impressive for a young journalist. Congratulations 🙂

[@ClarTV]

Great job Emmy! What an amazing interview!

[@sonniehoulihan5505]

Wow! Carol Burnett! You Rock Emmy.🎉🎉🎉

[@johncarolrenner6788]

Wow! You Are A Lucky Girl Emmy! Cherish this all your days sweetheart! 🥰

[@julieraichart7961]

Wow Emmy, what an honor to interview Carol. Someday you will understand just how much. You are doing a wonderful job, keep it up girl!

[@cherokeegirl47]

I am soooo impressed, Emmy!!!!!!! WOW!!🤩 so proud of you!🤸‍♀️😁

[@dianacurry6248]

Great interview Emmy! Thank you Carole!

[@tkt123andme]

Great job Emmy.

[@northwildlings6795]

AMAZING!!! What an honor. Carol is a legend!!! I'm crying my eyes out. Well done, Emmy!!

[@mochisk8Cre8]

Carol Burnett is an Icon, congrats Emmy!🎉🙌🏽💓

[@lindaouellette6656]

How wonderful 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@sandiloftis3180]

Awesome job Emmy. You just talked with one of the all time greatest.

[@pamsebrell7320]

That was the best interview ever! 🎉❤🎉 Bravo Emmy!

[@donnaj257]

Two beautiful ladies sharing each other’s talents. Thank you both. Awesome job Emmy

[@JerseyJo1954]

Such a fantastic interview! Great job Emmy!

[@shannon_w.]

What an honor for Emmy to speak to the AMAZING Carol Burnett and what an honor for Carol to speak to the INCREDIBLE Emmy ❤😊

[@MsMolliesMom]

Carol Burnett is an all-time favorite. So happy you had the chance to do this interview. Thank you.

[@Griffinand3]

Emmy, you did an amazing job!

[@karenmartinat6158]

Emmy! That was a terrific interview!

[@arizonny]

Wow Emmy!!! You’ve hit the big time. Carole Burnett. Congratulations. You’ve built quite a reputation to be able to land interviews like this. I bet Mom & Dad are very proud of you. 💜

[@shanna2734]

What an honor, good for you Emmy!!

[@Alexis84DE]

Wow, I hope Emmy remembers this interview fondly forever. Carol Burnett is an absolute legend ❤ great interview

[@joannaholland1113]

What an amazing honor and an awesome job!!!

[@denise8607]

Wow! This is impressive! Nice job, Emmy! And it’s sooo nice of Carol Burnett to do this!!!

[@quinny6920]

Oh Emmy WELL DONE!!! Also what a privilege!❤

[@maureenboyle1926]

Wonderful job

[@cmbOz7]

Congrats on a great interview Emmy! Well done! 👍🏻

[@Elvieo40]

Emmy is such a beautiful young lady!!!

[@deeserpasretltsgtmichaelal7655]

Emmy so glad you got to interview Ms. CAROL

[@mocajrx1047]

I love Carol Burnett and love how you have grown in your interviewing. Watch out Nate, she’s coming! 😊

[@BeckyMu]

Amazing interview

[@kirstinwhite1850]

Emmy, I am so excited for you! I remember the Carol Burnett Show, that’s how old I am. Great job!

[@OriginalJamieAnne]

OMG!!!! I love Carol! ❤ Thank you for talking to her!

[@Jaxson2-vk7so]

Excellent interview Emmy, Carol Burnett is one of my favourite personalities 👏👏❤❤🇦🇺

[@elm57]

What an amazing opportunity. Great job Emmy! The Carol Burnett Show was always one of my all time favorite shows.

[@User79344]

You go, Emmy! ❤

[@lauriemckone3635]

Hello what an honor to interview this awesome lady congratulations you did an awesome job

[@shaywhite5064]

Carol is such a treasure ❤❤❤

[@laurak6979]

Oh my goodness this was wonderful!

[@soniatorres5227]

Omg what a great interview Emmy . Getting Carol Burnett is an accomplishment ❤️

[@patriciaburns-oh1xb]

Wow lucky you Emma I love carol Burnett and her show

[@MarchandP]

What a wonderful interview with one of our comedic icons! ❤❤❤

[@julieofidaho]

Great interview, Emmy. You are so good at listening and letting Ms. Burnett finish her answer. That makes an excellent interview. You are following in your dad’s footsteps. 🎤

[@sunshinegal4294]

WOW! Carol Burnett! What a wonderful interview. Carol is 91 years old! She sounded wonderful and still very sharp!

[@jillsfindings339]

❤wow Emmy!! What a true honor it must have been for you to get to interview such a legend. The fact that you know who Carol B. Is at such a young age shows how much of am amazing person you are.❤

[@southernsass2937]

Watched Emmy on the other channel. You are so lucky to have interviewed Carol. Great job! 👏 👏

[@Rulyhacl]

Well done! What an interesting interview.

[@fRitaNfLora]

Emmy! Great job!! Carol Burnett is my most favorite actresses! She seems so down to earth and nice! I loved listening to her talk to you!! Thanks for sharing this awesome interview!!

[@missymorton7019]

What a beautiful interview! Carol Burnetts reruns helped me recoup from covid. It made all the difference in the world to laugh. It was so nice to hear her now. What a sweet soul she is. Thank you, Emmy and Carol Burnett.

[@happybergner9832]

This is great!!!

[@ChristiMiles]

Emmy, you did wonderful! I love Carol Burnett. I watched her when I was little. This was great.

[@dphilnok]

Happy 11th Birthday, Emmy! Oh My Gosh! Your going to be famous before you turn 14, if you keep your guest like this one! The world loves Carol Burnett! Great interview, Thank you Emmy!❤

[@katherinekinnaird4408]

Outstanding Emy! 🎉God bless you all

[@서수미-p1t]

It was so generous for the amazing and beautiful Carol Burnett to give of her time to Emmy! It reminded me of the questions the elegant actress would take from her audience at the beginning of her shows. Often that was my favorite part because of the spontaneity! Great interview, Emmy!

[@lisas03]

Wow , what a great interview … Love Carol ❤ Emmy did a great job !!

[@lisaglenn4698]

😮 WOW Miss Emmy you are becoming quite the ⭐

[@whiskeymonk4085]

Ive been watching a lot of Tim Conway lately. What a comedic genius! Carol Gave him a huge stage. Bless her for Sharing the limelight wirh Harvey, Vicky and Tim.. she also gave Bernadette Peters her first big gig!

[@nickiph1]

Ohhhhhh, my heavens, this has to be one of my top 5 interviews you have done, Emmy. Congratulations! You're awesome. Also, happy birthday!

[@bethgaither1214]

WOW Emmy! She is the GOAT!! Huge congratulations to you and LOVE to Carol Burnette!!!!😊

[@jamesbaker2869]

It is a very big honor to speak with a legend. Carol Burnett is a positive person who used her talents of acting and comedy to bring joy and happiness to millions. I do hope that it can be worked out to have a meal with both Carol and Henry. That would make internet history.

[@lorawalker5259]

WOW Emmy!! I am SO IMPRESSED with your poise, confidence, questions and communication skills!!! The world is at your fingertips!! You got to interview a Hollywood icon I grew up watching and laughing at her comedy routines. Hats off to you Emmy!! Congratulations 🎉 Can't wait to hear your next interview. Oh...and the lessons she shared are excellent 👌. O-H-I-O

[@WildernessPoint]

Emmy, I really enjoy your 7 questions.

[@beverlyderosa9410]

That was priceless, Emmy!! What excellent questions and the way you listened intently and just let Carol tell her stories! Bravo 👏 👏

[@kathiewhite443]

What an honor! So proud of Emmy! Another great journalist from the Eaton Clan!❤

[@3Kit-Kats2Humans]

Emmy, you’re “Off the Charts, AD🥰RABLE!” You’re a “Natural.”

[@59Alaskan]

One of the last of the most entertaining variety shows on stage!!!! Damn, we miss that sort of television... we miss her!! I'm 64!! ❤

[@danamorrison4615]

Wow, great interview! Thank you, Carol Burnett, for so many years of entertainment. I have wonderful memories of watching your shows. ❤

[@sharonkensharp9344]

You both were awesome!

[@Jenyb420]

Drop these ladies some likes everyone

[@easttnlife]

Bravo! You did a wonderful job! Carol is so great!

[@amyfreedomluvr5277]

What an awesome interview! Great questions and wise, insightful responses. Carol Burnett is such a class act. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@kimnicks8590]

Emmy you did a great job! Carol Burnett is a legend, such an amazing woman. It was so kind of her to talk to you, you will cherish that your whole life! One act of kindness changes everything! We love you Carol!

[@teribelleau137]

Carol Burnett is such an amazing human, woman, actress! I love her! ❤😊

[@Lauramendoza-di1kd]

Wow congratulations that's awesome interview 👏 😀

[@marcellak5004]

That was an awesome interview. I love Carol Burnett she has always been one of my favorites. Thanks Emmy!! 🥰

[@sandraguthrie276]

Emmy is in the BIG LEAGUES NOW!!!! Congratulations Emmy!!! I have always loved Carol Burnett!!! She’s an ICON. 💕💕💕

[@marytrainer4567]

Omg she’s adorable! Congratulations!

[@jacquiw804]

Emma, congratulations. Wonderful interview. Very professional. Carol Burnett is one of my favourite actors. Well done ❤

[@leeannthomas6052]

Emmy is a little star in the making!! Great job, Nate and Erica 🎉🎉

[@pslm23]

Emmy is such a sweetheart. What a fantastic interview! Wow, Carol goes way back....I remember how her show brought laughter into our home in the 70's when we were going through difficult times. Thank you Carol, I will always have fond memories of what your show did for us-we loved your show. ❤

[@kellislaughterback9060]

I absolutely love Carol Burnett. She is the all time best female comedian along with Lucy! Emmy, you did a great job! 🩷

[@MikkiBabineau]

Great job Emmy! Carol Burnett is one of my all time favorites!❤🎉❤

[@maryannefalker9238]

Carol Burnett is kind to Emmy, never talks down to Emmy. Just talks 🦜 to Emmy.

[@gabyv8]

Carol Brunette is my favorite comedian. Great interview! I love enchiladas too and they're not junk food :)