During Ball's time as sole owner, Desilu developed popular series such as ' (1966), "Mannix" (1967), and ' (1966). It has been falsely rumored that a Desilu loss during this time was Carol Burnett, who declined to star in a sitcom for the studio in favor of "The Carol Burnett Show", a weekly variety show that lasted 11 seasons. In truth, "Here's Agnes" was offered to Burnett by CBS executives who attempted to dissuade her from having a variety show because they felt that men were better suited for them. Burnett and Ball, however, remained close friends, often guest-starring in each other's series.