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Comedy Legends, Comedy Legends: Phyllis Diller

Season 2, Episode 7

She was one of the first female comics to become a household name in America, paving the way for the likes of Joan Rivers and Roseanne Barr. Barry Cryer explores her life.

Watch all available episodes of Comedy Legends Season 2

Comedy Legends: The Marx Brothers
S2 E1 • 43m • HDClosed CaptionedPG

Barry Cryer looks back on the lives and careers of the highly influential family comedy act, with their successful run on Broadway and in film spanning over 40 years.

Comedy Legends: Lily Tomlin
S2 E2 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedPG

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of multi-Emmy Award-winning comedian and actress Lily Tomlin.

Comedy Legends: Madeline Kahn
S2 E4 • 43m • HDClosed Captioned15

Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of the Academy Award-nominee comedian and actress who starred in Paper Moon and Blazing Saddles.

Comedy Legends: Steve Martin
S2 E5 • 43m • HDClosed CaptionedPG

Join Barry Cryer as he looks back on the life and career of award-winning actor, musician and comedian Steve Martin, star of Father of the Bride and Little Shop of Horrors.

Comedy Legends: Phyllis Diller
S2 E7 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedPG

She was one of the first female comics to become a household name in America, paving the way for the likes of Joan Rivers and Roseanne Barr. Barry Cryer explores her life.

Comedy Legends: Lucille Ball
S2 E8 • 43m • HDClosed CaptionedPG

Barry Cryer fondly looks back at the life and career of the comedy superstar who created the highly influential I Love Lucy among many other popular sitcoms.

Comedy Legends: Terry Thomas
S2 E9 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedPG

Barry Cryer looks back at the life of British comedy star Terry Thomas, who starred in Tom Thumb and I'm Alright, Jack before going on to find international fame.

Comedy Legends: Sid James
S2 E10 • 41m • HDClosed CaptionedPG

Join Barry Cryer as he fondly remembers the best moments of the Carry On and Bless This House star's life and career.

Comedy Legends: Billy Connolly
S2 E11 • 42m • HDClosed Captioned15

Barry Cryer explores the life and career of the BAFTA-nominated stand-up star, who has also appeared in films such as Mrs Brown, The Last Samurai and Indecent Proposal.

Comedy Legends: Peter Sellers
S2 E12 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedPG

Barry Cryer explores the life and career of the BAFTA-winning star of The Pink Panther. He also appeared in I'm All Right Jack and the Academy Award-nominated Dr Strangelove.

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  • About this episode
  • Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy who he has worked with over his many years in the business. He will celebrate the lives and careers of one artist with highlights from their comedy careers including Tommy Cooper and Bob Hope.
  • CrewLyndy Saville (Director)
  • GenreFactual
  • Seasons1
  • ChannelSky Arts