comedy

Monday: Kings Bay Y Presents “Ladies of Comedy: Carol Burnett”

Erica Sherman

Dec 9, 2011 — 1 min read

Carol Burnett | Source: californiamuseum.org

If some of your fondest memories of the 1970s are of watching Carol Burnett struggle to contain uncontrollable laughter alongside the likes of Harvey Korman (of blessed memory), Tim Conway and Vicki Lawrence during the eponymous hit comedy / variety series that made her a household name, then you will love the Kings Bay YM-YWHA’s tribute to her this week.

Recommended for adults, CUNY Professor Dr. Ira Epstein will explore the career of the multi-talented, strawberry blond comedienne through video clips and stories during a program called “Ladies of Comedy: Carol Burnett” at the Kings Bay Y, 3495 Nostrand Avenue, this Monday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. The lecture is free and open to the public.

If you are not familiar with the genius that is Carol Burnett, behold:

For more, call (718) 648-7703, email info@kingsbayy.org or go to www.kingsbayy.org.

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