Phyllis Diller’s brand of comedy is as timeless today as it was in the 1960s, when she became a regular on popular variety and talk shows. From her outrageous costumes to wildly teased hair, Diller was a pioneer among female comediennes, paving the way for future stars. Who can forget her hilarious housekeeping and marriage tips, her beleaguered husband Fang, her cackling laugh and self-deprecating sense of humor? Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face highlights some of her best routines. Special guest stars such as Don Rickles and Dean Martin make this a fun trip back in time.
Acting
Diller's timing is surgical — every pause is weaponized
Costume
Those outfits! That hair! Camp icon status cemented
Production
Rare archive footage with Rat Pack legends included
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Diller performed in a era when 'women aren't funny' was mainstream opinion — she made $12 million by 1970 anyway.
She never actually roasted her real husband Sherwood — 'Fang' was pure character creation. Her actual marriage lasted 26 years.
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