"I was pretty much of a quiet student all through grammar school, junior high and Hollywood High," she told People. "I would kid around with my friends, the neighborhood kids, stuff like that. But I never really thought about it until I got to UCLA and I was in an acting class."

While there, Carol felt like she just didn't fit in with the serious dramatic actors. "So I picked something light, and they laughed. That's when the bug bit," she explained.

Thankfully, Carol's good health allows her to keep on bringing joy to friends and fans alike. Regarding her legacy, she said, "I made people laugh, made them feel good when they might have been down." Carol then added, "In my fan mail, many say it was the only time the family would get together, to watch and laugh. And that sometimes they were lonesome and were cheered up by our show. That's a good feeling."