Convenience is the foundation of some friendships in Hollywood. Others endure due to sincere love, shared humor, and a touch of mischief. The decades-long bond between Carol Burnett and Julie Andrews is one of the best examples of that—full of laughter, affection, and even cheeky dirty limericks that revealed a surprisingly playful side. Both women, now in their 90s, still speak wryly and warmly about each other, according to People. Fans have been reminded by recent stories that their relationship was more than just professional. It was playful, intimate, and sometimes delightfully inappropriate, with Andrews’ mischievous wit often shining through in private exchanges that kept Burnett laughing. Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett’s first meeting as Broadway royalty Tia/X Burnett and Andrews first met when they were both appearing on Broadway in the early 1960s. Burnett starred as Princess Winnifred in Once Upon a Mattress, while Andrews played Queen Guenevere in Camelot. Mutual friends noticed their shared energy and insisted they meet. 63 years ago today julie andrews and carol burnett invented singing pic.twitter.com/EbJC998Sce — mimi (@mariasrainer) June 11, 2025   That first night together stretched long after the curtain fell. Conversation flowed so easily that everyone else at the table faded into the background. Burnett later joked they felt “joined at the hip” almost instantly. From that point on, the friendship between Carol Burnett and Julie Andrews felt natural and unbreakable. Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett and the Jokes That Held Them Together Tia/X As their careers moved in different directions, humor remained the thread that held them together. While Andrews filmed The Sound of Music in Austria and Burnett continued her rise in television, their friendship stayed lively and intimate. Andrews used to send Burnett dirty limericks during filming, revealing a mischievous wit far removed from her wholesome screen image. Anna Huffstutler/X Burnett later recalled that Andrews even created a cheeky parody of “These Are a Few of My Favorite Things,” filled with lyrics she could never repeat publicly. The exchange perfectly captured the spirit of their bond. For Carol Burnett and Julie Andrews, laughter was not just entertainment. It was the language of a friendship that endured fame, distance, and time. Next up: 50 Years Ago: The Wicked Witch Sesame Street Episode Was Banned For Being Too Scary The post Carol Burnett Admits Julie Andrews Would Send Her ‘Dirty Limericks’ On Set Of ‘The Sound Of Music’ appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Ruth A