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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · April 9, 2025 · 1h 9m

Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Carol Burnett

Carol Burnett
Show Notes

Julia Louis-Dreyfus sits down with 90-year-old comedy legend Carol Burnett for the season one finale of Wiser Than Me. Carol shares how she learned to accept rejection, what Lucille Ball taught her about being a boss, and how a spontaneous ride on a beer truck led to a CBS special with Julie Andrews. The conversation takes a touching turn when Carol gives Julia a compliment that makes her cry, leading to a reflection with Julia's mom Judith.

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Highlights

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Learning to accept rejection
Carol Burnett describes how she developed the ability to accept rejection as part of the entertainment industry.
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What Lucille Ball taught about being a boss
Carol reveals what her friend and mentor Lucille Ball taught her about leadership and running a show.
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A beer truck ride led to a CBS special
Carol shares the improbable story of how a spontaneous ride on a beer truck became the catalyst for a career-defining CBS special with Julie Andrews.
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Carol's compliment moves Julia to tears
A heartfelt compliment from Burnett to Louis-Dreyfus sparks an emotional moment that prompts a conversation with Julia's mother, Judith.
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Misc

✧Carol's career milestone originated from a spontaneous ride on a beer truck.
✧Carol gave Julia a compliment that made her cry, leading to a touching exchange with Julia's mother.
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