Legendary comedian Carol Burnett is no stranger to poking fun at things.
And now she’s going over today’s so-called “comedy.”
“They are funny and character driven, they’re not scatological or blue,” Burnett said on a recent episode “Variety’s Awards Circuit” podcast.
“I’m not a prude, but sometimes I think some of the stuff today… it’s been kind of easy to get a laugh by being a little blue. I don’t mind if it’s within the character, but if they do it just to say a bad word, I think it’s boring, and it’s not funny.”
Burnett went on to explain what her idea of comedy is.
“Funny is ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show.’ Funny is Mary, Bob Newhart, ‘All in the Family’ – and they hold up today.”
Despite Burnett’s reservations about today’s comedy, the 91-year-old icon herself has no plans to slow down her Hollywood career.
Burnett recently received her 23rd Primetime Emmy nomination for her role in “Palm Royale,” which has been renewed for a second season.
In June, Burnett told Fox News that as long as she’s still enjoying herself, she’s not leaving the industry.
“Well, as long as it’s going to be fun. I’m in it for fun,” Burnett remarked.
“All they had to do was say who was in it and I said, ‘I’m there.’ I don’t care what you want me to do,” she explained her decision to take on her character in “Palm Royale.”
The comedy-drama series stars Kristen Wiig, Allison Janney, Ricky Martin, Laura Dern, Josh Lucas and Kaia Gerber.
“I said, ‘I’m in,'” Burnett added, after she was told about the star-studded cast. “Then I read the script, and so that was the cherry on top of the sundae. So, I’m thrilled with coming back a second season.”
As Burnett continues her career in Hollywood, she told Fox News Digital that there are a few stars who are still on her bucket list to work with.
“Oh, there’s quite a few,” Burnett began. “I would say Meryl Streep because she’s funny and boy, can she sing. George Clooney – for obvious reasons. Bradley Cooper – for obvious reasons.”
“I’ve had good fortune of working with, in my career, over all those 300 people, because of my show. Eleven years, two guest stars a week. I’m just so lucky,” she continued.
Burnett has enjoyed a seven-decade career in show business, breaking barriers for women in comedy and staying active as ever at 91 years of age.
She headlined her own comedy variety show, “The Carol Burnett Show,” for 11 years, bringing in 25 Emmys, as well as Golden Globes and a Grammy for her other work.
Burnett also starred in films like “Annie” and made numerous television appearances, most recently in “Better Call Saul” and “Palm Royale,” as part of a still thriving acting career.