Carol Burnett and former costar Vicki Lawrence reunited for a dinner in Montecito, California, sharing a rare selfie of the occasion [1, 3].
The meeting marks a public reconnection between two icons of American television comedy who worked together on the legendary variety series that premiered 59 years ago [5].
Lawrence shared the image on Instagram on May 18, 2024 [1]. In the post, she described the evening as a "special night" and expressed gratitude to Burnett's husband, Brian Miller, for preparing the meal [1, 2].
"Special night. Dinner with Carol. Thank you Brian for a beautiful meal. Lotsa laughs and lotsa memories. I love her so…" Lawrence said [1].
The gathering occurred in mid-May 2024 [2]. It followed the recent birthday of Burnett, who turned 93 on April 26, 2024 [1, 2].
The two spent the evening reminiscing about their time on The Carol Burnett Show and celebrating a friendship that has spanned decades [1, 2]. The dinner took place at the couple's home in Montecito [1, 3].
Burnett's husband, Brian Miller, is 70 years old [1]. He hosted the event, which Lawrence said was filled with laughter and memories of their professional history [1].
“"Special night. Dinner with Carol."”
The public reunion of Burnett and Lawrence highlights the enduring legacy of The Carol Burnett Show. By sharing the moment on social media, the performers maintain a connection with a multi-generational audience that continues to view their comedic partnership as a gold standard of the variety show era.
