PHYLLIS DILLER
Grandma Liz O’Connell
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Phyllis Diller is a Golden Globe-nominated American comedienne, considered to be one of the pioneers of female stand-up comedy. She created a stage character persona that was a wild-haired, eccentrically-dressed housewife who made jokes about a fictional husband named "Fang" while smoking from a long cigarette holder. Diller is given credit for opening the doors for the stand-up comedy field to women. Diller began her career as a stand up at San Francisco's legendary nightclub, The Purple Onion, for 87 straight weeks. This is where she cultivated her talent and perfected her act. Diller's fame was expanded when she co-starred with Bob Hope in 23 TV specials and three films in the 1960s. READ MORE

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
On Broadway for “Hello Dolly”
Played all Las Vegas hotels
Took her 5 years to star at Carnegie Hall
35 TV appearances
3 Bob Hope specials

THE CAST
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