If anyone can challenge Lucille Ball's place - and staying power - on American TV history, that's Carol Burnett. Less of a natural within the television comedy medium, perhaps, but much more versatile. Her motion picture record gives testimony to her considerable talent as an actress.

Anybody who guest stars in a TV show with Tony Parker's wife is going to be a revered legend! Oh of course, since I'm from SA Carol has to be rated a 5. Plus, she was just so funny!

Ahh, a real entry for the list. THIS is an icon, kids.

I'm not denying the woman's talent. . .not denying the staying power of her show in her day. . .but she doesn't translate beyond her generation very well. . .average at best for this list. . .