Carol Burnett Pays it Forward, Wins Twain Prize in DC
These days, Carol Burnett may not be as recognizable as Ellen Degeneres or Tina Fey, two other Twain prize recipients, but the elder comedian starred in the hottest show on television for 11 years, endeared herself to a generation and inspired the parade of younger stars who paid tribute at the Kennedy Center Sunday night. It's all about paying it forward, said Burnett, who has always helped younger performers on their way up, including a new comedienne she introduced on stage here in DC.
