Scott D. Pierce: Believe it or not, Carol Burnett didn’t want to be on TV

She wanted to be a Broadway star — until she started appearing on TV.

(Apple TV+) Carol Burnett in "Palm Royale."

(Apple TV+) Carol Burnett in "Palm Royale."

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