AsCarol BurnettmakesEmmy Awardshistory this weekend,Abe Sylviais reflecting on his collaboration with the comedy legend.
I didnt have anyone in mind.
It was his idea to go after Carol Burnett for Norma.
Carol Burnett in the Apple TV+ series ‘Palm Royale’.Apple TV+
I said, I dont know.
Shes in a coma.
Does that feel too small?
Abe Sylvia, Josh Lucas, Kristen Wiig and Tate Taylor at the Deadline Contenders Television 2024 Portrait Studio held at the Directors Guild of America on April 14, 2024 in Los Angels, California.
And he was like, Lets just ask.
Theres no hurt in asking.
And when Carol said yes, I went into my office and cried with the biggest imposter syndrome.
I was like, Who am I to be at this party?'
The show also starsLaura Dern,Ricky Martin,Josh Lucas,Leslie Bibb,Amber Chardae RobinsonandAllison Janney.
Sylvia continued, But once the actors were cast, I looked at it like a costume fitting.
