Carol Burnett: An Original American Entertainer

An original American entertainer, Carol Burnett, now 92, began an 11-year run as star of the CBS variety sketch comedy series, “The Carol Burnett Show” from 1967 - 1978. Carol was the first woman to host a comedy-variety series. Her show had vaudeville roots that combined comedy sketches with song and dance. With her ensemble troupe of players, America tuned in every Saturday night to watch Carol along with Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, and Lyle Wagonner. Just as Carol ended each show, I hope you’ll feel glad we spent this time together in celebration of her legacy. (Ear tug to Grandmother.)

Murray Norcross, M.D., M.P.H., is a 30-year career U.S. Navy medical officer and family physician who has served in the Cold War, Operation Desert Storm and the Global War on Terror. An eyewitness to many historic events of the past 30 years, Murray served two staff tours in Washington, D.C., deployed in support of several Joint Task Forces, and was stationed overseas for six years, split between Bahrain and Japan. Murray holds master’s degrees in international relations, public health and health care administration. He is an avid photographer, writer, researcher, artist and lifelong learner.