News about Gracie Allen

Carol Burnett, 90, has been unveiled as the lifetime achievement honoree at this year's upcoming Gracie Awards. Founded in 1975, the ceremony was named after Carol's fellow comedy icon Gracie Allen, who shot to fame in a performing duo with her husband George Burns. The purpose of the awards show is to honor women in media, with prizes this year going to such names as Michelle Obama , Sydney Sweeney and Nicole Kidman .