Carol Burnett: A letter from Vicki Lawrence led to her role on my show

The legendary comedian Carol Burnett is walking down memory lane in a new book, “In Such Good Company,” filled with colorful stories from her 11 seasons on “The Carol Burnett Show.” She reveals how Vicki Lawrence wrote her a fan letter that eventually led to Lawrence’s regular role on the show.

Carol Burnett: A letter from Vicki Lawrence led to her role on my show

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