Some people wander into greatness, while others seem to have greatness in their veins as if becoming a star were only a matter of time. Of course, no route to fame is better than the other.

Carol Burnett, for example, had no interest in performance. Burnett assumed that she'd pursue journalism in college before she discovered her love of comedy during college at UCLA.

By contrast, Burnett's costar on The Carol Burnett Show, Harvey Korman, had a love for performance that was unearthed fairly early on in his life. According to an article in the Bryan Times, Korman, a Chicago native, performed with an amateur theatre troupe. Ironically enough, Korman had joined the troupe in an effort to overcome his shy nature and found a love for entertaining others.

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But when Korman went to college, he studied dramatic acting, hoping to become a more serious performer. However, after graduation, the opportunities for serious parts were few and far between. To pass the time, Korman began taking on more comedic roles and found he had a knack for making people laugh.

"I guess I was destined to be a character actor," said Korman. "I never got a chance to do what I prepared to do," said Korman.

Korman wasn't too disappointed that his career as a serious actor didn't pan out the way he wanted to. His passion for comedy led him to The Danny Kaye Show, which Korman described as the reward for his hard work.

"All the years of struggle, school, and stock were for that moment," said the actor.

Of course, his time spent on that series eventually brought him into the cast of The Carol Burnett Show. "It's a very good show," said Korman. "They're incredibly good."