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Inside Carol Burnett and Julie Andrews’ ‘Once-in-a Lifetime’ Friendship: Close Secrets Revealed

Ever since Hollywood icons Carol Burnett and Julie Andrews met in 1961, they've been the closest of pals, saying they have a 'once-in-a-lifetime friendship.'

Then we started talking, telling stories, laughing like crazy, and not letting the men get a word in edgewise,” recalled Carol. While rehearsing for a show to honor President Lyndon Johnson in 1964, the ladies decided to play a prank on their writer, Mike Nichols, who was on the way up to meet them at their hotel. But Lady Bird had recognized Carol, who was then a regular performer on the TV variety series The Garry Moore Show.

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