These two legendary comedians, who each ran their own television shows, also acted together. Ball, 22 years older, mentored Burnett, and threw her a black-tie baby shower which the younger comedian described as “one of the funniest evenings ever.” Ball died the day Burnett turned 56, but she had sent her friend flowers with the message, “Happy Birthday, Kid.” Read The Sister Knot about two resilient women, orphaned in WW2, who defy fate to sustain a lifelong friendship. A compelling novel about the power of sisterhood. Learn more about the book in NOVELS.
Lucy and Carol: Two funny women who shared a serious friendship
Two resilient women, two separate journeys, one lasting friendship
