Carol Burnett Criticizes Modern Comedy

At 91, Carol Burnett critiques modern comedy, labeling much of it as 'boring' and overly reliant on crude humor. Speaking on the 'Variety’s Awards Circuit' podcast, she expressed nostalgia for classic shows like 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' and 'All in the Family,' which she believes were character-driven and inherently funny without resorting to vulgarity. Burnett argues that today's comedic content often seeks easy laughs through profanity rather than clever writing, stating, 'I don’t mind if it’s within the character, but if they do it just to say a bad word, I think it’s boring.' While lamenting the decline of variety shows, she wishes for a revival of the genre but acknowledges the high production costs involved. Despite her critiques, Burnett remains active in the industry, recently receiving her 23rd Emmy nomination for her role in 'Palm Royale,' and is enthusiastic about continuing her work as long as it's enjoyable.