Carol Burnett and Julie Andrews have been close friends since they first met in 1961. The two actresses were introduced by mutual contacts who thought they would hit it off. After a dinner at a Chinese restaurant, Burnett and Andrews talked non-stop and felt like they had known each other forever. They went on to do several specials together, and Andrews will be appearing on a pre-taped NBC special honoring Burnett’s 90th birthday later this month.
The friendship between Burnett and Andrews is rooted in deep mutual respect and understanding. They both had tough beginnings and bonded over that. Despite not speaking every day, their friendship is the kind where they can pick up right where they left off. Andrews describes Burnett as loyal, kind, and rock solid as a friend.
The NBC special, Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love, airs on April 26 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and streams on Peacock the next day. Fans of the two actresses will enjoy seeing them together again and celebrating Burnett’s milestone birthday.
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