Carol Burnett Has a Story for Everything

The latest in pop-culture news, recaps, and reviews, plus close reads, profiles, interviews, and more from Vulture.com. [Brand Logo]( a long talk [Carol Burnett Has a Story for Everything]( On her 90th birthday, the comedy legend reflects on 65-plus years in showbiz: ‘I’m the luckiest broad around.’ Photo: Trae Patton/NBC Carol Burnett just turned 90, but she’s got the career of a performer in her prime. Later this year, she’ll portray a high-society matron opposite Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern, and Allison Janney in the Apple TV+ dark comedy series Palm Royale. Last summer, she played a pivotal role in the final season of Better Call Saul, a dramatic turn that went very much against type. “Somebody said, ‘Eunice got Better Call Saul,’” Burnett laughs, referring to the [histrionic]( [housewife]( she played on both The Carol Burnett Show and Mama’s Family. While reaching the age of 90 is a milestone for anyone, it often comes with some sort of gala or prime-time special when you’re a Hollywood legend. Burnett is getting both: a two-hour celebration was taped last month in front of a star-packed audience filled with her friends and admirers. Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love (which will stream as an extended cut on Peacock starting April 27) features a slew of classic clips from her career and musical tributes from the likes of Katy Perry, Billy Porter, Bernadette Peters, and Kristin Chenoweth. “It was one wonderful segment after another with so many lovely people,” she says. “It was just so touching.” [read more]( [Exclusive Anniversary Offer:]( Get a limited-edition tote plus save up to 60% on unlimited access to Vulture and everything New York. The Latest TV Recaps • Vanderpump Rules: [Beach Blanket Blotto]( • Dave: [The Belly of the Beast]( • Mrs. Davis: [Story Time]( • Love & Death: [The Affair]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( Stories We Think You’ll Like [A Harry Potter Fan’s Dilemma ‘What role does shame play in this dynamic between fan and fallen artist?’]( By Claire Dederer [Did James Corden Change Late Night for Better or Worse? On one hand, the host was try-hard personified. On the other, The Late Late Show expanded the boundaries of the genre.]( By Jen Chaney and Bethy Squires [Red Table Talk Gets Kicked to the Curb by Facebook As the website ends original programming.]( By Zoe Guy [Senate Targets Ticketmaster With Antitrust Bill Plus the TICKET Act would mandate all-in ticket pricing.]( By Justin Curto [Everything We Know About How Dune 2 Is Doin’ “Dune DUne DUNE dUNE dun3” is getting a Part Two TWo TWO tWO tw2.]( By Rebecca Alter [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Today’s Crossword]( 4-Down, Three Letters: Swanson with a Pyramid of Greatness. Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: Getty, Shutterstock A newsletter of TV and movie recommendations. [Sign up]( to get it every week. [Get the Newsletter]( [logo]( [facebook logo]( [instagram logo]( [twitter logo]( [unsubscribe](link.nymag.com/manage/588/optout-vulture?email={EMAIL}&hash=39357a76f6d08b16239fd2ffa65e9c6f¶m=vulture-daily) | [privacy notice]( | [update preferences]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. Was this email forwarded to you? [Sign up now]( to get this newsletter in your inbox. [View this email in your browser.]( You received this email because you have a subscription to New York. Reach the right online audience with us For advertising information on email newsletters, please contact AdOps@nymag.com Vox Media, LLC 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, 12th Floor Washington, DC 20036 Copyright © 2023, All rights reserved