Hollywood intersection named for comedy icon Carol Burnett Comic icon Carol Burnett and husband Brian Miller attend Backstage at the Geffen, a fundraiser honoring Carol Burnett and CEO of Fox Entertainment Jim Gianopulos at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles on June 4, 2012. UPI/Jacqui Wong LOS ANGELES, April 22 (UPI) -- The intersection of Hollywood's Highland and Selma avenues has been renamed Carol Burnett Square in honor of the iconic U.S. comedian. Burnett, 79, is an author and actress best known for her sketch comedy series "The Carol Burnett Show," which ran from 1967-78. "It's more personal than anything I've ever received," KABC-TV quoted Burnett as saying at the dedication ceremony last week.