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Actress Carol Burnett is slated to make a guest appearance on NBC's "Desperate Housewives" this coming April. The comedian will be playing the stepmother to character Bree Van De Camp and was thrilled to obtain such an icy role.

Best known for her slapstick comedy style and hosting the famous "Carol Burnett Show," she said that she was looking forward to appearing on the dark comedy. She has noted in the past that she is a fan of the satirical style that series creator, Marc Cherry has so brilliantly injected into the show. Marc Cherry in return is a life long fan of Ms. Burnett and has said in the past that she is the person he would most like to have guest on the show.

"It will be fun. I think it's just so campy." Burnett told the Associated Press at a recent interview.

Over the next few weeks viewers will learn that Burnett's character, Eleanor Mason entered Bree's life after her mother died. Eleanor will be coming to visit Wisteria Lane due to some Van De Camp family secrets that are about to be revealed.

There is no word at this time as to how many episodes the comedian will appear in.