Burnett entertained television audiences for 11 years as star of "The Carol Burnett Show" and in other situation comedies, including "Mama's Family," as well as in dramatic roles.

A year ago, Burnett returned to Broadway to star in Ken Ludwig's "Moon Over Buffalo."

She has received more People's Choice awards than any other woman. The winner of five Golden Globes and the Peabody and Ace awards, she recently won her sixth Emmy in the category Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her appearances on "Mad About You."

The sponsor for Burnett's appearance is the Center for the Arts; co-sponsor is the UB Office of Conferences and Special Events.

The Distinguished Speakers Series is presented by UB and the Don Davis Auto World Lectureship Fund. Affiliate sponsor is the University Bookstore.

Other speakers scheduled for the 1997-98 series are Marian Wright Edelman, the founder and president of the Children's Defense Fund, on Thursday, Nov. 20; author, columnist and CBS-TV commentator Andy Rooney on Thursday, Jan. 29, and author and poet Maya Angelou on Thursday, April 23.

The three will appear at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Mainstage.

Series tickets are available only through the Center for the Arts box office in person or by fax or via mail order using cash, check, VISA or MasterCard. Call 645-ARTS for more information.

Individual lecture tickets also will be available at TicketMaster locations. Call 852-5000. For information on group discounts for 10 or more persons, call 645-6771.

Series contributing sponsors are the Center for the Arts, UB Alumni Association, Makin' Copies and University Union Activities Board.