Carol Burnett Reflects on Her Memorable Moments with Elvis Presley and the Unexpected Tarzan Yell on ‘Palm Royale

Renowned actress Carol Burnett recently shared captivating stories about her experiences on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ alongside Elvis Presley and her unexpected Tarzan yell on ‘Palm Royale.’ During her appearance on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,’ Burnett reminisced about the time she shared the stage with the iconic Elvis Presley during his army days.

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They did a whole big thing when he was in the army on the stage.” She amusingly mentioned being placed first on the lineup, jesting, “Nobody wanted to see me. I mean, it was Elvis, ‘Where the hell is Elvis?'”

Reflecting on her performance, Burnett candidly admitted, “I bombed. It was awful.” Despite her nerves, she fondly remembered meeting Presley, describing him as “very sweet” and even securing an autograph for her kid sister.

Transitioning to a different anecdote, Burnett shared her unexpected Tarzan yell on ‘Palm Royale,’ a moment that surprised even herself. In the show’s fourth episode, as Norma Dellacorte, Burnett’s character communicates through grunts and yells after waking up from a comatose state.

Regarding her spontaneous Tarzan yell, Burnett confessed, “I didn’t realize I was doing it.” She explained that her character was supposed to emit gentle moans, but years of performing the Tarzan yell led to the iconic sound making its way into the scene.

The cast and crew, including co-star Kristen Wiig, were delighted by Burnett’s impromptu performance. Wiig expressed her admiration, saying, “I’ve been watching her as long as I’ve been alive.

Despite the surprise, Burnett was ready to redo the scene as written, but the team opted to keep her spontaneous Tarzan yell, adding to the charm of the moment.

For fans eager to catch more of Burnett’s talents, new episodes of ‘Palm Royale’ are available every Wednesday on Apple TV+. Stay updated with the latest entertainment news by signing up for Entertainment Weekly’s free daily newsletter.

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