Who was Burnett's idol growing up?

In 1962, a starstruck Burnett appeared as a guest star on Ball's The Lucy Show. Ball was so impressed that she offered Burnett her own sitcom at Desilu. Burnett declined because her heart was set on a variety show, but the two became lifelong friends.

Asked by Susanna Henke · Last updated 5 years ago · 4K views · SOURCE