Plot Synopsis

CAROL BURNETT: 90 YEARS OF LAUGHTER + LOVE is a two-hour special that celebrates Carol Burnett's illustrious career. The event features an A-list lineup of musical performances and special guests who come together to share their love for one of the most cherished comediennes in television history. Plus, the special shares some of the funniest and most memorable moments of Burnett's legendary career. From her Broadway debut in "Once Upon a Mattress," her early appearances on THE GARRY MOORE SHOW, her hit films THE FOUR SEASONS, A WEDDING, PETE 'N' TILLIE, her iconic role as Miss Hannigan in ANNIE to her acclaimed sketch comedy series THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW, which ran for 11 seasons on CBS and played an instrumental role in the evolution of comedy. Burnett's variety show co-star Vicki Lawrence will be in attendance, along with costume designer Bob Mackie. THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW continues to make people laugh more than 40 years later with its incredibly funny sketches, including, most notably, the hysterical "Gone with the Wind" satire. Many publications have listed THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW as one of the greatest TV series of all time.

The evening includes musical performances from Bernadette Peters, Billy Porter, Jane Lynch, Katy Perry, Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss and Sutton Foster. The musical tributes pay homage to Carol's renowned career performances, including: "Old Friends," dedicated to Carol's 60-year friendship with Julie Andrews; "Only an Octave Apart," which Carol sang alongside Beverly Sills in the 1976 television special "Sills and Burnett at the Met"; Carol's memorable songs from the hit film ANNIE; and a tribute to her classic theme song, "I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together" from THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW.

Special guests include Allison Janney, Aileen Quinn, Amy Poehler, Bob Mackie, Bob Odenkirk, Charlize Theron, Cher, Ellen DeGeneres, Julie Andrews, Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern, Lily Tomlin, Lisa Kudrow, Marisa Tomei, Maya Rudolph, Melissa Rauch, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Sofia Vergara, Steve Carell, Susan Lucci, Vicki Lawrence, and many more.