Carol Burnett Plays On The ninety-two-year-old comedy legend has influenced generations of performers. In a string of recent TV roles, she has been co-starring with some of her closest comedic heirs.

Engaging essay by Rachel Syme on Carol Burnett. Favorite part, Burnett giving a note to a fellow actor on how a line has five readings...and the note is more than appreciated.

Carol Burnett Plays On
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In a far away world there was a pandemic ... and @rachsyme.bsky.social began a penpal project called #PenPalooza. Out of that project has arisen a book!!! I can't wait to dive in. Many thanks to Rachel Syme & my penpal, who both made the pandemic a friendly place. #rachelsyme #syme'sletterwriter

The Hollywood Slog That Led Adam Scott to “Severance” TV’s preëminent office guy has never worked a “regular nine-to-five,” but his years as a struggling actor taught him what it’s like to toil anonymously.

ah, the singular pleasures of toiling anonymously...

"He's memorable in unmemorable parts." - #MichaelSchur on #AdamScott

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