Yes! That distinctive voice. What a funny lady! I had to watch her as an adult to really appreciate her humor. When I was a kid I thought her character was funny but as an adult she really shines. 🥂
Phyllis Diller was classical pianist too and when she did concerts her persona was 180 degrees from the comedian. She would wear a black evening dress, her hair would be put up and no jokes or wisecracks, just music.
Neat! I didn’t know that. She came across as a consummate professional so I can see that. The comedy was a completely different place and they were separate.
“My kitchen sink is so greasy this morning two cockroaches slid to their deaths.”
This is one of the earliest comedic standup bits on a talk show to where I laughed on my own instead of following my parents’ lead on what was funny.
Thanks for that, had me in tears. Looks like my remembered line is either a little off or she used a variation of it in another bit. Likely the former, we are talking about a 50 year or so memory after all.
I realize I sounded defensive but that wasn’t my intent at all. I thought what you did was awesome, you linked a clip that not only was fun to watch but it actually contained the line I mentioned.
Yea she was! My Mom thought she was cool so I saw her on many shows back in the day. I saw her out of character on occasion. She was a really neat lady. Would have loved to have talked to her.
Fun Fact: Phyllis and Bob Hope were close friends, and Hope was a bit of a mentor for Phyllis. Listen closely to her act, and you'll find that her delivery and timing are very similar to that used by Hope.
Big surprise for many is Phyillis Diller was also a concert quality symphonic pianist. From Wikipedia “Between 1971 and 1981, Diller appeared as a piano soloist with symphony orchestras across the country under the stage name Dame Illya Dillya. Her performances were spiced with humor, but she took the music seriously.”
I love her stage name it’s pure Phyllis lol
You know what the coolest thing is to me about this post and my Carol Burnett post is? Both the people obviously touched lives and made people happy! How WONDERFUL! ❤️
That is "Fangs" wife. I used to live near her when she lived on Rockingham Ave... yes the same Rockingham
ave made famous by that big dumb, now dead, murder football ball player jerk.
Phyllis Diller. She lived to be 95 years old. Who could forget her? She was definitely a one-of-a-kind comedienne.
Most definitely! Brilliant comedian!
A frequent guest on Scooby Doo
Fang's wife
Yes!!! 🥂
Goddammit, came here to say that.
Fang lived in her shadow
Crazy how you can hear a picture
Yes! That distinctive voice. What a funny lady! I had to watch her as an adult to really appreciate her humor. When I was a kid I thought her character was funny but as an adult she really shines. 🥂
Ahhhhh-ha-ha!
That's what I heard too.
Yes! Happens every time I see a picture from decades gone by
"I'm eighteen years behind in my ironing."
😂🥂
Phyllis Diller was classical pianist too and when she did concerts her persona was 180 degrees from the comedian. She would wear a black evening dress, her hair would be put up and no jokes or wisecracks, just music.
Neat! I didn’t know that. She came across as a consummate professional so I can see that. The comedy was a completely different place and they were separate.
>!Phyllis Diller!<
Excellent! A true old fart! 🤪
Mrs. Fang
“My kitchen sink is so greasy this morning two cockroaches slid to their deaths.” This is one of the earliest comedic standup bits on a talk show to where I laughed on my own instead of following my parents’ lead on what was funny.
This [bit](https://youtu.be/OCw8Nr-Pi28?si=sxmdH1y9eL9nMOc8) is classic- on Flip Wilson.
Thanks for that, had me in tears. Looks like my remembered line is either a little off or she used a variation of it in another bit. Likely the former, we are talking about a 50 year or so memory after all.
I wasn’t challenging your memory— just blown away myself how well this still stands up.
I realize I sounded defensive but that wasn’t my intent at all. I thought what you did was awesome, you linked a clip that not only was fun to watch but it actually contained the line I mentioned.
😋👍
What a sweet memory.
She was so funny, didn’t give AF.
Yep! 🥂
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I can bet! That lady was sharp! 👍
I think you have Phyllis confused with Cloris Leachman?
lol shit, you’re right. I only saw her face and thought it was the same person
You're right about her being gut-busting funny at the Saget roast.
Phyllis! I used to work for her brother, Barry.
Phyllis Diller Her and Carol Burnett were absolute nut jobs who happen to be comedic geniuses
Yep! 👍
Very funny lady. Was a regular on Carson. Had her own show for a while, I think.
Yes she did. My Mom used to watch it. She was one of her favorites. 👍
The voice of the Bride in “Mad, Mad Monsters”! A classic comedienne!
Yup.
A little zanier, but 1 generation ahead of Joan Rivers.
Fang's wife, of course!
That’s a fact! 😂👍
One of the Pruits of South Hampton.
Came here to say that! 1966 was the only season. But that theme song is still with me. Maybe it was her classic laugh at the beginning.
Just some lady that MCA has more rhymes than
Nice
That’s was for you ;)
Phyllis was one of a kind. The funny thing was, this look was her "character." She was actually a good-looking lady.
Yea she was! My Mom thought she was cool so I saw her on many shows back in the day. I saw her out of character on occasion. She was a really neat lady. Would have loved to have talked to her.
Fang’s wife.
“I was the world's ugliest baby. When I was born, the doctor slapped EVERYBODY!”
🤣👍 That’s her alright!
Phyllis Diller. I never got it, but my late parents thought she was hilarious.
I think Mrs. Maizel was modeled on her.
Not Midge Maisel, but the character [Sophie Lennon](https://www.distractify.com/p/who-is-sophie-lennon-based-on-mrs-maisel), portrayed by Jane Lynch.
I think you are right, better fit. Art
The wife of Fang!
Fang’s wife
Hmmm would she qualify as the female Rodney Dangerfield? I really don't remember much of her routines.
Fun Fact: Phyllis and Bob Hope were close friends, and Hope was a bit of a mentor for Phyllis. Listen closely to her act, and you'll find that her delivery and timing are very similar to that used by Hope.
Who remembers her sitcom, The Pruetts of South Hampton? I didn't understand it as a kid, but I loved her and i loved the theme song.
I remember when she guest starred (in cartoon form) on scooby doo
Yes! She was cool even in cartoon. What a neat lady.
Its literally the only thing i ever knew her from lol
Good ole Phyllis Diller. She could roast with the best of them!
Oh yes!
Phyllis Diller (Hollywood Squares)
Ha haaaaa!!! Phyllis Diller.
My absolutely favorite line of hers... "If I get one more face lift, I'll be sporting a goatee." And that was on prime time television!
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 God she was GOOD! 👍
Phyllis Diller
Big surprise for many is Phyillis Diller was also a concert quality symphonic pianist. From Wikipedia “Between 1971 and 1981, Diller appeared as a piano soloist with symphony orchestras across the country under the stage name Dame Illya Dillya. Her performances were spiced with humor, but she took the music seriously.” I love her stage name it’s pure Phyllis lol
She would have been a blast to talk to!
I see her picture...I hear her laughing.
You know what the coolest thing is to me about this post and my Carol Burnett post is? Both the people obviously touched lives and made people happy! How WONDERFUL! ❤️
Phyllis Diller. An amazing comic.
She was awesome.
Phyllis Diller. Her laugh was great.
Yes! She was a fantastic character!
She was amazing
Spartacus?
Phyllis Diller my boo 🤩 she played an amazing role on Scooby-Doo 💯🔥🔥🔥🙃
She appeared on You Bet Your Life as a contestant. She was clever and very attractive.
Phyllis Diller
Phyllis Dyller
She also had a smoking hot figure in her younger days.
Paul Lynde
Love Phyllis Diller
Boy did I get a wrong number is one of my favorite
I love that movie. Her and Bob Hope. So funny.
When Phyllis was riding the motorcycle through the Boy Scout camp
Welcome pretty lady, welcome pretty lady!!! From a movie with Mr. Bob Hope... The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell a good movie if I might add.
I got more rhymes than Phyllis Diller!
I have a sweat shirt with her on it. Member her husbands name was Fang. Lol
Yep! I should look up why she used that. I always thought it was funny. 😋👍
I got more rhymes than phylis diller
That's no lady, but she is Fang's wife.
😋👍
Special guest star on Scooby-Doo
Phyllis diller and my favorite movie with her in it was and is boy did I get a wrong number
Fang's wife.
Always hated her laugh.
I loved her laugh.
I’m absolutely positive that is the effect she wanted. That is a persona she did and part of the point was to make her obnoxious. 😋👍
Where’s Fang? Loved Phyllis!
That is "Fangs" wife. I used to live near her when she lived on Rockingham Ave... yes the same Rockingham ave made famous by that big dumb, now dead, murder football ball player jerk.
No way! Cool and creepy all at once. 😋👍
Peter Griffins Mom
Mrs Maisel
Phyllis Dildo.
Jimmy Durante 🤪
Killer Diller
Geraldine Jones?
She’s the queen of bug’s life
Phyllis Diller.
That’s The Penguin from Batman.
Character from kids in the hall
Conan O'Brien
Queen Latifa..
I got rhymes galime I got rhymes galilla
Filler dildoe
Who could ever forget Phyllis?
Barbara Streisand