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As far as sitcoms go, I thought Jenna Elfman in 'Dharma and Greg' was a wonderful physical comedienne who had great timing.
Carol Burnett
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Carol Burnett
Age: 91
Born: 1933
Born: April 26
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Carol Creighton Burnett
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