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Ruth Leon recommends… Maggie Smith and Carol Burnett

Ruth Leon recommends… Maggie Smith and Carol Burnett

Maggie Smith and Carol Burnett

We have all seen the tributes to Dame Maggie Smith  who died last month aged almost 90.   Carol Burnett, now 93, is an American comedian, actress, and singer, a grande dame of American show business. She has performed on Broadway, on television, and in dramatic and comedic film roles throughout her long and successful career.

But let’s turn back the clock. 50 years ago, when Smith was 40 and Burnett was 42, our Maggi was a guest on The Carol Burnett Show.  This comedy-variety series was one of the first to be hosted by a woman, and ran at the top of the TV ratings for 11 years.

This clip is a gem from that joint appearance. The professionalism and fun to be gained from these two identically-dressed and identically talented performers from different branches of show business, still gives us immense pleasure today.

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