But beyond that, this is a diverse list of people with different styles who approach comedy from various angles. By. Unlike their trailblazing and priceless “foremothers”, Lucille Ball and Phyllis Diller, these post fifty female comedians don’t necessarily require … Older Female Comedians.

The 1940s was increasingly represented, however, by comedians whose talents had been honed on radio and who were more comfortable with the one-liner rather than the baggy pants. Emmy Wallin. on. There are some really funny older female comedians, writers and comedic actresses out there right now. Seriously Funny: The Rebel Comedians of the 1950s and 1960s [Nachman, Gerald] on Amazon.com. The Glasgow comic, real name Brian Limond, is a rare thing in comedy: a comedian not known for panel show appearances or TV roles but rather for his online notoriety. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. 50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Time From old-school nightclub veterans to alt-comedy legends, Patton Oswalt to Pryor, our picks for the greatest to ever grab a mic The comedy films of the 1930s were dominated by the "zanies," broadly played and clownish figures who represented a mix of vaudeville and the circus. All the people on this list are hilarious and funny comedians. The first female comedian to become a household name and a gay icon as well, Diller was decades ahead of her time with the persona she developed for her act.— Graham Techler 27. Share; Tweet; Who are/were the funniest stand-up comedians of all time? This is a ranked list of the best stand up comedians of all time. 50 years ago. Seriously Funny: The Rebel Comedians of the 1950s and 1960s