The Business

Carol Burnett on her sprawling career in entertainment, CNN fires CEO Chris Licht

Jun 10, 2023

31:46

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Episode notes

Introduction

5min

SAG-AFTRA's Strike Authorization Will Stop Hollywood Cold

2min

Carol Burnett: A Shy, Quiet Girl

2min

The Importance of Acting

2min

Once Upon a Mattress: Lucille Ball

1min

Lucy and Desi: A Pioneering Business Woman

2min

The Importance of Having a Good Agent

2min

How to Be a Successful Musical Comedy Reviewer

2min

Gary Moore's Jealous Season

2min

10.

Carol Burnett on Better Call Saul

2min

11.

How to Be a Successful Comedian

3min

12.

The Best Birthday Special on NBC

2min

13.

The Best Call Saul Performance

3min

14.

The Importance of Talent in Life

2min

CNN CEO Chris Licht is out from the network following a damning article in The Atlantic reporting his “alienating” behavior towards his staff. Was he a bad match for the job?

Then, Kim Masters speaks to legendary actress, singer, writer, and comedian Carol Burnett about her sprawling career in entertainment, her close relationship with friend and mentor Lucille Ball, how she created her long running CBS variety show, and why she says working with "Better Call Saul" creator Vince Gilligan was one of the greatest experiences she’s ever had.