| Description |
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 60 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound |
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digital |
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video file MPEG-4 Flash |
| Note |
Title from title frames. |
| Event |
Originally produced by PBS in 2013. |
| Summary |
They were the stars of the small screen in the early years of television, and much of the nation came to a halt whenever their shows aired. As the originators of these innovative television formats, they provided an essential escape for millions of viewers. This episode includes the first standup comediennes to appear on television, including Joan Rivers and the late Phyllis Diller. Funny Ladies also looks at Lucille Ball’s breakthrough on I Love Lucy and the sitcom stars who followed, including Mary Tyler Moore, Betty White and Marla Gibbs. Also, television’s most beloved variety star, Carol Burnett. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Subject |
Television actors and actresses.
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Documentary films.
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| Genre |
Documentary films.
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| Added Author |
Boettcher, Steve, contributor.
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Seacrest, Ryan, contributor.
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Kanopy (Firm)
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| Music No. |
1122912 Kanopy |
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