Phyllis Diller

Phyllis Diller news, related photos and videos, and reviews of Phyllis Diller performances. According to Wikipedia: Phyllis Diller is an American comedian who is considered one of the pioneers of female stand-up comedy. The stage character she created was a wild-haired, oddly dressed housewife who was ugly but didn't realize it, and who made jokes about a husband named "Fang" while smoking from a long cigarette holder. She is also known for her distinctive, cackling laugh, one of the best-recognized in comedy. Diller is generally thought to have opened the stand-up field to women such as Totie Fields, Joan Rivers, Lily Tomlin, Sandra Bernhard, and Roseanne Barr.

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THE GOSSIP COLUMNIST chapter #26

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I booked Timi at the Roxy Nightclub in Lima. I took pictures of Phyllis Diller at the USO in Hollywood. She's from Lima. John Dillinger escaped Lima, and so did I. My mother and sister live in Lima, Ohio. I moved there from Michigan. I worked at the R.G. Dunn Cigar factory, and later at a sheet metal company, where the metal cut through my gloves and cut my hands every night on the sheets of steel. I later worked at the Ford plant but was laid off before I got in the ninety day period to join the union. Then I got a ... Read Full Story

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Happy Birthday Phyllis Diller, Camilla Parker Bowles And David Hasselhoff

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On this day in 1953 Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California. It’s the same day that Phyllis Diller, Camilla Parker Bowes and David Hasselhoff were born. Phyllis Diller turns 91 Phyllis Diller is one of the first female stand up comedians. Her brash sense of humor is believed to have opened doors for comediennes Roseann Barr, Lily Tomlin, Joan Rivers and Rita Rudner. Camilla Parker Bowles turns 61 Camilla Parker Bowles is Price Charles’ current wife. The two are longtime friends and were rumored to be having an affair while Charles was still married to Princess Diana. The Hoff turns 56 Perhaps the best picture ... Read Full Story

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Phyllis Diller -- Who DOESN'T love her?

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I love Phyllis Diller. Always have -- since I was a small child. She has all that wild hair, gravelly insults, mad fashion sense and a loud laugh. I love loud laughing. ( Just ask R-botron .) One time I mentioned my love of Phyllis ------> to Mr. Fabulous , who runs two blogs and an internet radio show, and contributes to Burt Reynold's Mustache , which I am supposed to contribute to as well, but I missed my 20th of December entry so they maybe booted my ass off of the roster forevah ... (I'm at the mercy of the new administrator. Hello ... Read Full Story

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Back Injury Hasn't Cracked Phyllis Diller's Sense Of Humor As She Celebrates 90th Birthday

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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Phyllis Diller was still cracking jokes as she turned 90 - even after cracking her back. ''I still take the Pill 'cause I don't want anymore grandchildren,'' Diller joked. Read more! Read Full Story

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7 types of people: the Sage

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Sage means wise. But the type of person known as the Sage isn't known for wisdom, so the type is misnamed. The type is known for its outgoing communication, its sense of humor, its spreading of information, its flamboyance. Would you call that "sage"? I wouldn't. My poster boy for the Sage is Howard Stern. Sages are known for having fun. Also for loving public attention. Love to be in the spotlight. I think of Bob Hope as a Sage. Phyllis Diller. I connect the Sage to Type 7 in the enneagram, loosely, though I can think of Type 7 people who aren't Sages. ... Read Full Story

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Photo Flash: 'An Evening with Phyllis Diller' At The Magic Castle

Among the many topics discussed on Sunday June 21st at the Magic Castle's Inner Circle gathering featuring the comedic icon Phyllis Diller, was how she was one of the long and impressive list of Dolly's such as Carol Channing, Ginger Rogers, Pearl Bailey and Ethel Merman to perform at the St James Theatre in Jerry Herman's HELLO DOLLY! "David Merrick wanted either George Burns or Jack Benny to do Dolly in drag, but couldn't get them so he...

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Phyllis Diller Interview: The legendary comedienne reflects on A ...

Ultimate DisneyPhyllis Diller Interview: The legendary comedienne reflects on A ...Ultimate DisneyPhyllis Diller's entertainment career dates back to the early days of television. A 37-year-old mother, housewife, and advertising copywriter, Diller gained notice while working at San Francisco's KGO-TV. From there, Diller discovered a new calling ...

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Tucson Time Capsule : Phyllis Diller and the MAYOR

Tucson Time Capsule : Phyllis Diller and the MAYORArizona Daily Star, AZThere is no mistaking the face and laugh of stand-up comedian Phyllis Diller, and on May 17, 1984, she brought her unique brand of humor to Tucson. Diller was the emcee for a dinner-dance presented by the Tucson Friends of the National Jewish ...

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Nostaglia is not always a pleasant journey, but sometimes a ...

Foster's Daily DemocratNostaglia is not always a pleasant journey, but sometimes a ...Foster's Daily DemocratHarvey's mom was a hoot, the neighborhood Phyllis Diller. Then there was Tommy. His dad owned a local market. Tommy once told us that he poked pinholes in ...and more »

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No plans on table for city 'eyesore'

Statesville Record & LandmarkNo plans on table for city 'eyesore'Statesville Record & LandmarkIt was used in at least one motion picture: a B-movie comedy horror called "The Boneyard," which featured Phyllis Diller and Norman Fell and was released in ...and more »

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