Before there was Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, or Amy Poehler, there was Carol Burnett.

One of the undisputed queens of comedy, Burnett starred in the groundbreaking sketch comedy series, The Carol Burnett Show , from 1967 to 1978. Throughout its eleven-season run, Burnett played countless kooky, quirky, and hilarious characters, many of which have become nothing short of iconic.

From the animated, unnamed Charwoman, to a parody of Sunset Boulevard's fictional silent film actress, Norma Desmond, Burnett's characters showcased not only her unrivaled comedic chops, but her range and creativity.

In a recently resurfaced interview from TODAY , Katie Couric sat down with Burnett and asked one question that had likely been on her audience's mind for decades.

"Do you have a favorite

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