Pioneers of Television

Saving us from the world's villains, night after night.

Margaret Cho and Carol Burnett talk about the cast's famous unscripted fits of laughter.

This excerpt from the Funny Ladies episode looks at Burnett's comedic rise.

This episode celebrates the first comediennes to appear on television.

Carol Burnett describes meeting Lucille Ball and shares her favorite Lucy anecdote and quote.

Watch a preview of the Funny Ladies episode of Pioneers of Television, featuring Betty White, Carol Burnett, Joan Rivers and more.