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# Carol Burnett Learns Who Fought in Wars — and Who Fled
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/finding-your-roots/extras/carol-burnett-learns-who-fought-in-wars-and-who-fled/
- Published: 2024-04-02T23:11:42.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-20T14:29:09.000Z
- Description: Carol Burnett uncovers some surprising connections between her family and the Civil War.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Finding Your Roots, #ZZZ_Show_855aaf88-37bb-4949-872a-c4646a613145, #v1.7, #ZZZ_Extra_c88f5dd4-bdc8-4e2f-9a32-b2c8df988939, #extra

Carol Burnett and Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncover some surprising connections between her family, the American Revolution and the Civil War. Burnett, an award-winning actress and best-selling author, is widely recognized by the public and her peers for her work for her comedic and dramatic roles on television, film, and Broadway, most notably The Carol Burnett Show.