Who Was Carol Burnett's REAL Grandfather? | Finding Your Roots | Ancestry®
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- The identity of Carol Burnett's biological grandfather has been a mystery her entire life until she connects with Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. and explores her DNA.
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00:00 Introduction
0:18 Carol Burnett searches for her biological grandfather
1:32 Is Carol Burnett really a Creighton or a Milton?
4:27 Carol Burnett’s grandfather finally revealed - Věda a technologie
Carol Burnett's family discovery had her heart racing! Share with us how you felt exploring your family history for the first time.
This sort of mystery is what I was hoping to resolve when I submitted my DNA sample to Ancestry. My sister started work on our family tree there and made me an editor when I managed to solve a few riddles for her. My mother's grandfather, Charles McGrath, was born with no name listed on his birth certificate for his father. His mother Mary later married, but that man is 100% not Charles' genetic father. ThruLines is stuck on him right now, even after I removed him from Mary's profile. None of the DNA matches shown as "proof" are from his side of the family, either. Color me VERY frustrated. I'm very glad people like Carol Burnett and Julia Roberts learn things like this. Do I have to be famous to find my missing great-great-grandfather? Just for the record, this is not my birth name. It's my YT name that I borrowed from Second Life. The McGrath fun and games were in Worcester County, MA close to the turn of the 20th century. I also have no idea when Charles died except for a ten-year window defined by census records, but that's a different set of work to do.
I tried searching my family in the early 90s. Now I learned so much more about family members. I had a great uncle that contracted spinal meningitis when he was 4 years old. Found one picture of my great great grandfather holding his hand. It made me sad to see him all bent over. Then I found a short story a family member wrote about his life. He was normal mentally, and helped his father and brother in a boat rental business. He also trapped animals for furs to sell to fur companies. Sadly he died when he was 38. And His father grieved over him for 13 months. He then died himself in 1919. He was 75. Great great grandma, mentioned in a letter that she had a dream about her son, husband, and also her daughter, my great grandmother who died in her 40s.
i have felt confused by some things, but my biggest i have a form of thalassemia ( i don't what form) but can not find anyone that has it. and also my grandma had cancer and the dr. wrote a book about her that we've been told, but unable to find it. he treated her for many years. Dr. Skidmore in salt lake city utah.
Thank you Dr. for helping so many wonderful people find their truth. It's truly amazing.
I was looking for my biological father, and any siblings I may have out there. It took me nearly 30 years, but I found them. It's a whirlwind of emotions.
When folks say, "In the old days, people didn't act like that!" we should all point to Carol's beloved grandmother. Our ancestors were just as rowdy as we were - they just had to hide it.
I have always loved Carole Burnett. Such a kind, loving human being.
It was such a fulfilling experience to see Carol finally come face-to-face with her grandfather.
@@AncestryUS Y’all should do a show with normal people and reveal the famous / infamous ancestors in their family trees.
I’ve discovered loads of people I’m related to - Pretty Boy Floyd, Woody Guthrie, Roy Bean, numerous movie stars, musicians (mostly country musicians- I often wonder if they know that they are related to each other), and loads of politicians. I’ve discovered I’m related to the Sarah Lawrence, and I’m a Brown. I’m related to Joseph Smith, the founder of the Whig party, and a few other political groups.
The funny thing is that I’ve always been interested in politics, learning all things (except mathematics / physics), sang in choir (though my preference was drums), and was a writer from a young age.
The number of writers I’ve found who share last names of my kin and come from the traditional hometowns of those folks is astonishing.
I think it would be fascinating if a large study could be conducted whereby professions of people in family trees could be compared with the others in the same tree. I think evolution has developed skills of families with each generation. I don’t know anyone in my family who is good with math above algebra. Even that is a struggle. Science and history though… that’s where we shine. Followed by journalism / authorship.
One of the things I find most fascinating is when a group of people from a small area come together (be it musicians, politicians, social reformers, etc), and they all have last names of families who have deep roots in the area and have historically been known to be related.
Oftentimes I’ll see an article about such a group, normally a threesome, and no mention is made to the possible relationship of those involved.
Anyway, keep up the great work! Y’all are awesome. 👍🏻
@@greywater3186 Wow! You must've been blown while discovering all of the noteworthy people connected to your family’s history. This information can give a lot of insight into our current interests. Thanks for sharing and for the awesome idea, Grey!
@@AncestryUS I am blown away! My great grandmother was from the same town as Woody Guthrie which lead me to research the link. I figured the town was so small the likelihood was pretty high for relation.
I love that my grandmother and her siblings knew the Guthries.
This was in Oklahoma during the Dust Bowl. Eventually everyone ended up in California. In my head I’ve created a fictional story that both families headed west together. My grandma’s family was very musical (her sister received a scholarship to UCLA for music). In this fictional story both families sit together at night around the fire and sing folk songs while some play the fiddle / guitar. One day this will be incorporated into a story. 👍🏻
Her sweet little thank you at the end is so cute.
Wish I could thank Carol Burnett personally for the hours of laughter and enjoyment I experienced as a kid tuning in to the Carol Burnett show. The absolute enjoyment of the cast trying to keep it together when Tim Conway went off script, comedic GOLD!!!
Carol's comedy is timeless, we're so glad that you enjoyed this week's episode.
Your so right. Loved her
Ditto. was such a delight, and good wholesome fun.
I love her so much, I would sit and cry and cry as soon the mop lady started to sing "I'm so glad we had this time together", she brought me a lot of joy among a lot of abuse and ridicule leveled at me from my older half siblings, she was a safe place for me.
Same, I love and loved Carol Burnette throughout my childhood that was abusive as well.
She was for many probably.
60s baby here and my 👪 especially mom would be in stitches laughing on Saturday night Carol 📺 on CBS Network. Such a golden era never to be duplicated even with 3 perhaps 4 channels. I prefer the older TV 📺 shows.
❤️
I hope you are feeling loved and safe now. ❤️
There will never be another Carol. As a boy I saw a taping of her CBS show with the entire cast and it was wonderful. Her interaction with the audience is so genuine. She is a national treasure.
Grandma was a rolling stone!👀👀👀🤣🤣🤣
She was a trip naw carol she was a tramp
Her "thank you" at the end just warmed my heart
Carol Burnett is one of the greatest comedians of all time, and remains one of the top three female comedians to appear on TV or film. Such a brilliant comedian, talented actress, and what an amazingly sweet and kind person!
My great Grandmother was a Melton, so I was hoping for Melton. I love Carol Burnett!
“She was a trip, also spelled “tramp” 🤣👏👍 Carol should have said that of her mom. 🤣🤣
The best sketch on The Carol Burnett Show was "Went With the Wind," a takeoff of "Gone With the Wind." The audience's laughter as "Starlette" comes walking towards the top of the stairs wearing a gown made out of a curtain rod, and drapes was brilliant. 😅😅
To this day her portrayal of Eunice Harper Higgins has me ROLLING every time I watch old clips.
I love this...as an adopted child who found brothers via DNA and many answers to character and life leanings. I love this show and it's results .
Hi Tracy, thank you for watching.It's wonderful that you have found some new brothers through DNA testing!
Aw, I am 100% HAPPY for you!
To Finding Your Roots: Please consider adding non-celebrity guests to your program!Plain folks have ancestry stories/mysteries which are every bit as interesting as any celebrity.
Carol is an international treasure. ❤️ I am so happy she got to solve her family mystery!
So many people will really mourn when the world loses Carol Burnett, and I am one of them. What a lovely lady.
At the rate she's going, it could be awhile
@@Mental_PatientI hope you are right!
I love Carol. Always have and always will
Thanks so much for watching! We hope you enjoyed the clip. 😊
I'm so glad we had this time together ;)
To have a laugh or two!
My dad was adopted he was born 1935. When he was 70, we found his biological parents. Then I had my daughter do Ancestry DNA after the fact of knowing everything about our fathers parents, her DNA match her up to my fathers 2 cousin, on his fathers side.
Such a sweet, lovely woman! So glad she was able to find out and what a sweet thank you she gave.
It truly was a genuine thank you. It was incredible watching Carol finally get the information that she has been searching for.
Sign me up!! Please!
Carole’s Nanny was a rolling stone like the Temptations song ‘Papa Was A Rolling Stone’! I’m so happy Carole (love her to bits) found out the truth. Thank you, Dr. Gates for all that you do.
A “rolling stone” is a really nice way to put it.
🤭😂😂😂 I was thinking that too. 😂😂😂
God I just love Carol... from her Tarzan yell to her playing in gone with the wind... and who could forget Annie... She is such an amazing soul. I just love her...
who will ever forget her immortal line, "i saw it in the window and i just couldnt resist!"?
Carol Burnett always felt like an aunt. She was always in our living room, and everyone from my mom the me and my sister loved her and laughed.
She is 89 years old. I could not stop laughing watching her show, with Tim Conway, Harvey Korman and Vicki Lawrence.
I've downloaded whatever shows are available.
Put her on a stage with Julie Andrews and it is just a riot (the funny kind)
Carol Burnett is a national treasure.
Love Carol! She's so genuine and down to earth! When I was little I was enamored by her. When she tagged on her ear lobe I could feel the love!❤️
She's my favorite Comedian of all time. I watched her back in the days with my grandmother alllllll the time. Her show was hilarious.
Carol Burnett and I were both raised the same way. Her and I were both raised by our very devout Christian Science Grandmothers. This is so cool. Thanks.
I grew up watching her. When Tim Conway got her and Harvey Korman giggling it was wonderful. The original "MaMa"
Kathie says…Oh Carol! If you ever read this…I am so happy that you finally found out the truth! 🌹❤️
I used to sneak out of bed and peek into the living room to watch the Carol Burnett show. Her wonderful sense of comedy has stuck with me since. Thank you!
We're sure many can relate to this! Glad you enjoyed this episode, thanks for watching.
@@AncestryUS I am serious!! Please let me know whom to contact, thanks!!
Hi there SK, and thanks for getting in touch. If you have any questions on getting started on your research, or need help in setting up your account, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us us here: support.ancestry.com/s/contactsupport/?language=en_US
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Thanks very much for stopping by!
@@AncestryUS Thanks! But unfortunately, I am aware that one can not do the research and keep the information personal and private solely for one's own use. Which is truly unfortunate. Many more people would do it otherwise. I don't want my DNA info available for anyone to access. Thanks tho!
Have to laugh or you'll cry...that's genealogy for ya! I found a few whiplash stories in my family too.
We do hope that you've found researching your family history to be rewarding, @RubyLovesRocket! What were some of your most surprising discoveries? It would be awesome to learn more!
I adore Carol Burnett! My life would not have been so happy without her. So many memories I still laugh about.
As an abandoned at birth person, All my blood relations have been missing my entire life.
I'm glad to hear the Grandfather whose name was included in Carol's name, turned out to be The Real McCoy 🙂.
At 76, I'm thinking it's too late for me to get acquainted with either the person that abandoned me, or the Father that probably never knew I existed, lol !
I was born, (or at least abandoned), in Hoboken NJ almost a year to the day The Iconic Picture on the cover of Life Magazine of the Returning Sailor kissing a girl in NYC - circa 1945 was taken.
So, I invented the theory that I happened from a one night stand sort of situation.
Anyway, It got me thinking, because I actually look very much like Carol 🤷♀️ !
Oh well, just taking the opportunity to vent a little personal trivia 😏.
Apologies to anybody taking the time to read it.
JaneLee - in Suburban Philadelphia
3/5/23
You should get on ancestry or one of those sites and test your DNA. Usually relatives get updates if your profile is public and you can see others with same genetics possibly.
@@spiritranger9202
Thanks for replying with that advice.
I think at 76, it's more than likely too late for me - But will give it a try 🙂.
Much Appreciated,
JaneLee - in Suburban Philadelphia
3/6/23
@@janeleekeller well, you have such an amazing story! I wish you luck 🤞
@@spiritranger9202
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply 😊.
JaneLee - in Suburban Philadelphia
3/7/23
@@janeleekellerI hope you found out a bit of your past. Good luck in your quest- Melissa from Philadelphia 3/4/24
It's nice to see a happy ending to a DNA mystery. I'm also amazed at how much Carol resembles her grandmother.
It's always heart-warming to see people finally get the answers that they've been seeking. Carol's "thank you" was the perfect ending.
Yes the resemblance is definitely there .
I'm so thankful for genetic genealogy. My dad was adopted but never wanted to know anything about his birth parents. I was able to figure out who his mother AND father were (they weren't married) and the mystery is finally solved!
Same here. I found my dad's parents through Ancestry.
She looks well which makes me very happy! I still watch clips of her show on youtube!
Carole I miss you. I watched you as a child and on. God bless you. Those wonderful days are gone.
I have always loved Carol Burnett. She and Lucille Ball taught me at a young age what funny truly was and I have indulged in being a funny goofball all of my life because of it and I wouldn’t have it any other way! I am so glad she got answers. I too had a situation like hers but it was related to my own biological father and about 6 years ago I did an AncestryDNA test and when I opened my results I burst into tears. My closest relative, a 1st cousin, had the last name that revealed it all to me. I then discovered that I was not 1 of 2 children (me and a 1/2 brother from my bio mom) but was one of at least 8 (my bio dad had at least 6 other kids that we have found so far) and I finally started to get to know a long lost part of my family. After all of this my Moms cousin and Aunt did the family tree back to the 1600’s where I found out that through Edmund Rice my 12th or 13th great grandfather, Lucille Ball and I may be distantly related!! 8th or 9th cousins or something like that. No wonder I always loved her! (She also always reminded me of my Grandmother on my Moms side, now I know why!) I only wish I was also related to Carol Burnett, but I guess I cant have it all. 😊
I am so happy for Carol for finally finding out about her grandfather and grandmother, it is always interesting to know where the journey started, I can't help but notice how much laughter and energy she still has with her, so much love for her from San Antonio 💗
I love Carol Burnett!! She is The Greatest Comedian of All Times!! She has a beautiful singing voice, and can adapt to any role!! I try to always watch her show when it's on. Yes I am a fan!!
I greatly admire Carrol Burnett she's a real class act.
I grew up watching the Carol Burnett show. Love it.
i love henry louis gates series on pbs.
Carol Burnett is the most wonderful woman in the world ❤ ! I am so happy her grandparents were able to have such an extraordinary person !
I love Carol!! She is a truly wonderful being.
Me too
Wow she looks great. Miss her on television
Carol Burnett is a National Treasure 🥰
We couldn’t agree more! Following her along this journey of discovering her real grandfather's identity was such a treat.
Carol Burnett is such a national treasure! I love her and wish her the best.
She looks amazing for her age and like she did years ago. God bless her
It´s always so interesting to search. And sometimes overwhelming. I`m happy for her. And I love how Dr. Gates does these conversations. Always respecful and with a cute smile.
The search for these answers while daunting can be such a powerful and moving experience. It was amazing to see Carol finally get these answers.
@@AncestryUS yes, for sure.
Dr. Gates I love your show! It's so very interesting and so are you. I love listening to your voice.💖
Thank you so much for watching, Cynthia! We hope you've enjoyed the new season of Finding Your Roots. Have an awesome day!
@@AncestryUS Thank you!😀
I have loved the dear, sweet, funny and lovely CAROL BURNETT for over 50s years. My brother and sister both love you too, even to this day we look back on Saturday nights in the early 1970s with fondness and sweet momories of staying up late, home, our parents and our grandparants. We wish you health and a long long happy life Carol.
Some memories will never get old. So happy that this episode of Finding Your Roots was able to spark a trip down memory lane.
I am actually stoked to watch this.
Carol Burnett...wow.... she had such a great comedy show... legendary.
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Carol is a absolutely my favorite comedian. She has such talent. Carol has brought a lot of laughs and joy in our lives!!
Hi Donna, some of us here at Ancestry are also big fans of Carol! Thank you for watching.
Carol Burnetts voice has morphed into Chers speaking voice.☺️
Carol is always so gracious. What a classy lady!! 💕Love you , Carol. Thanks for years of entertainment that filled our family with joy and laughter.
I'm young, 37 and me and my family watch the Carol Burnett Show regularly..... talent and humor knows no decades. Besides, these old shows from decades ago are often better than what's on today...
Carol Burnett forever!
“She was a trip.” That’s soooo Carol.
That "thank you" at the end was absolutely adorable.
She has always been one of my favorites. I watched her show as a kid and laughed so hard! They don't make them like they used too. I am glad she found her biological grandparents.
Went with the Wind was hilarious! "thank you, I saw it in the window and just couldn't resist"
I watched her show with my parents when I was little. She’s amazing.
It soothes my heart to know that someone else had a grandmother similar to mine.
This was interesting to see, and I am glad she found out the truth. I enjoyed reading her autobiography many years ago. Her grandmother was very large in her life as she, and her mom, lived with her up until she made it in show biz.
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Carol brought so many laughs and joy to my generation and many more since she can still be found on CZcams and some rerun channels on TV❤❤
I love this series. And I adore Carol Burnett. She is a national treasure. Thanks for sharing a part of her story.
Carol+My Grandmother=best evenings and memories I will ever have
She looks so young for her age,,she seems so fresh and lively!👊😇
Carol under any name is still a rose.😁🌹
Happy 90th Carol Burnett 💖 the inspiration for so many people who are comedians now was you and your cronies from the show. You will be 100 by the way you are loved by all
Carol Burnett gives me so much joy today and always. I watched the Carol Burnett show as a young girl and she made me laugh so hard I often cried. She is the most wonderful woman in the world and she is genuinely kind. I love when she made her green dress out of the curtains and many other skits including Mrs. Wiggins. She is a wonderful genius.
Sick days when I was at my Gramma's house, I'd watch the Carol Burnett show. She helped me establish my kind of humor. I'll always love her.
What a sweet memory! Thanks for sharing with us!
What a tremendous reply. Very generous and warm.
I just love Carol Burnett and its so nice to see her get to learn something new about her family. Thank you for sharing this, she is beyond a treasure.
I was told growing up that Carol Burnett was a distant cousin of my grandfather. I had to check this out and see if I might know of any of the people discussed. I didn’t, but it was very enjoyable to watch.
That's great, Robin! We are happy that you enjoyed this video.
@@AncestryUS ♥️
I HAVE LOVED THIS LADY FROM THE TIME I WAS A KIDDO
Love Carol, she's so talented and a sweetheart!
I adore Ms. Carol Burnett. So funny and goofy yet classy. I met the late Tim Conway once and he was great too.
Carol and Tim were such an iconic duo 🙌
Carol Creighton Burnett strongly resembles her biological Grandmother... no doubts on that... this must have been a very personally satisfying experience for her to solve this question!
Thanks to her, I finally become myself again. Thank you, Marion.
Carol has always been one of my favorites!
I just adore her! I watched her show when I was little and I remember watching the final episode and just bawling my eyes out.
Wow! She looks *great* for 90!
Funny I used to live in Carols mother's apartment on Yucca street in Hollywood CA A studio apartment down stairs in the bottom corner by the pool 😂
I liked some things about Carol, but not all of them. The way that childhood goes we never really know what some stories truly are.
I love the science that allows dna to grant us these answers.
I love both Carol Burnett and
Dr. Gates and the wonderful
work both have contributed
to us all.
Carol really favors her grandmother!
This has to be my favourite show, ever! I’m a Canadian, with paternal and maternal Irish roots but I’ve no clue where to start finding my ancestry. My parents and aunts and uncles, with the exception of one, are deceased. Any ideas would be much appreciated.
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Thank you so much! Finding Your Roots is my favourite show EVER! So fascinating.
Can't believe she will be ninety in April of this year. She looks great.
she is an amazing 89 yrs young.
Love her then and still watch her show on Pluto
Have always loved her funny lady
My father's side lived in Arkansas before moving to Texas.
So happy for Carol Burnett to know the whole truth. God Bless Carol Burnett’s heart.❤
I love the fact that the name of a loved one can be remembered past 50 years. Most names are lost sooner. I pray we will always learn from good examples, hopefully family. If not others. Like you Carol. I know you will find a way that you and others can be blessed - Never stop loving life or others. (Love is the LAW) I Pray this Amen.
I absolutely adore Carol Burnett.
Awesome 👏 Ms our always beautiful beloved Carol. Amen 🙏.
I'm a 71 year-old who learned recently about the story of my paternal grandfather. His mother was a young widow who, apparently remarried soon after. Of course, as an infant at the time, he only knew her second husband as his father, and as the family grew, they all went through life with the same last name. In his twenties, when he went to get married, he found he didn't actually have the same biological father! Surprise, let me introduce you to your new relatives through your wife, and, oh by the way, here are a new set of relatives from your father's side. Finally I know why I was so confused about which cousin was from which side of the family.