Phyllis Diller, self-deprecating doyenne
In this March 18, 1966 file photo, comedian Phyllis Diller models one of her 300 hats in Hollywood, Calif. Diller, the housewife turned humorist who aimed some of her sharpest barbs at herself, died Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, at age 95 in Los Angeles.The Associated Press
Talk show host Jay Leno reacts to comedienne Phyllis Diller as she parodies the 63-year-old woman who was reported last week as having become pregnant with the assistance of a fertility clinic. Diller made her appearance during taping of "The Tonight Show" at the NBC studios in Burbank, Calif., Monday, April 28, 1997.The Associated Press
Comedienne Phyllis Diller gets a lift from emcee Buddy Hackett prior to the celebrity stag luncheon roast at the New York Friars Club Oct. 9, 1985.MARTY LEDERHANDLER/The Associated Press
Phyllis Diller with Johnny Carson. Diller was a "Tonight Show" favorite.
Comedian Milton Berle (L) is shown with comedienne Phyllis Diller in this undated file photograph.HO/Reuters
In this May 20, 1966 file photo, comedian Phyllis Diller appears in character in the ABC-TV comedy series The Pruitts of Southampton. Diller, the housewife turned humorist who aimed some of her sharpest barbs at herself, died Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, at age 95 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/File)The Associated Press