This Day in Comedy: April 26

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**April 26th in Comedy History:** 🎂 **Carol Burnett's Birthday (Born 1933)** The undisputed icon of American comedy, actress, singer, and writer Carol Burnett was born on April 26, 1933. Star of *The Carol Burnett Show*, she pioneered sketch comedy on television and was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2013, as well as the inaugural Golden Globe bearing her own name for lifetime achievement. 🌹 **Lucille Ball's Passing (1989)** On the exact same day that Carol Burnett celebrates her birthday, the world remembers the passing of her friend and fellow comedy pioneer, Lucille Ball, who died on April 26, 1989. In a beautiful tradition, Ball would send flowers to Burnett every year on her birthday until she passed. 🎭 **Kevin James Birthday (Born 1974)** Former *Saturday Night Live* cast member, star of *The King of Queens*, and frequent Adam Sandler collaborator Kevin James celebrates his birthday today.