Golden Globes 2019: Carol Burnett to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award | THR News

Carol Burnett is set to receive the first-ever Golden Globe Television Special Achievement Award, named in her honor, at the ceremony on January 6. The Carol Burnett Award, akin to the Cecil B. de Mille Award for film, will recognize outstanding contributions to television. Burnett, a comedy trailblazer, was the first woman to host a variety sketch show and has received numerous accolades, including Emmys, a Grammy, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Golden Globe Awards will air on NBC, hosted by Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh.

What is the purpose of the Carol Burnett Award?

• To award the best comedy performance

• To honor achievements in film

• To recognize outstanding contributions to television

• To celebrate new television shows

Which of the following was Carol Burnett the first woman to achieve?

• Direct a feature film

• Host a variety sketch show

• Win an Oscar

• Host a late-night talk show

What is one of the major awards Carol Burnett has won?

• Tony Award

• Pulitzer Prize

• Presidential Medal of Freedom

• Nobel Prize

How many Emmy Awards did The Carol Burnett Show win during its run?

• 30

• 25

• 15

• 10

Which prestigious award did Carol Burnett receive for her contributions to humor?

• Grammy Award

• Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

• Pulitzer Prize

• Nobel Peace Prize