Phyllis Diller in 1965 on the Jackie Gleason Show, talking about Fang. Here she was 47 years old and had been performing standup comedy for 10 years. #phyllisdiller #1960s #varietyshow #jokes #husband | The Phyllis Diller

Phyllis Diller in the early days of her standup comedy career. Here in 1960 appearing on Playboy After Dark. She was still developing her persona. #phyllisdiller #1960s #humblebeginnings | The Phyllis Diller

Phyllis Diller in 1958, three years after starting her standup comedy career. She was on Groucho Marx’s You Bet Your Life. #phyllisdiller #grouchomarx #comedians | The Phyllis Diller

Phyllis Diller in 2011 at 94 yo with Rosie talking about how Colonel Sanders honored her. #phyllisdiller #rosieodonnell #colonelsanders #2011 #94yearsyoung #funny #laugh #comedyvideos #comedyreels #legend #icon #gayicon #beingphyllis #chickenbreast | The Phyllis Diller

Phyllis Diller on how her cigarette holder was part of her comedy act. | American Masters