In this rare Mike Wallace interview, captured at an early transitional moment in her career, Carol Burnett reflects on her rapid rise from UCLA student to Broadway star in Once Upon a Mattress and a breakout television comedian. She discusses finding her voice, spoofing "types" rather than individuals, and why she never viewed herself as an irreverent comic.

Mel describes his start being a funny man, explains why his type of comedy is dead, what he watches on tv and describes a typical dad character on TV. He also describes how he writes and why he loves to entertain.

In honor of his 100th birthday, we look back at Dick Van Dyke's conversation with Mike Wallace at a pivotal point in his career. They about ambition, frustration, and the realities of show business. He reflects on creative compromise, the pull between artistic fulfillment and financial security, and how success can arrive in unexpected ways.