Comedy Museum

We'll miss you, Phyllis Diller. youtu.be/mH66_tFP8VA

When she bought out ex-husband Desi Arnaz's share of Desilu in 1962, Lucille Ball became the 1st woman to head a major tv production studio.

In 1929 Lucille Ball began her performing career with short gigs as a Broadway chorus girl under the stage name Diane Belmont.

Today is the 101st birthday of one of the world's leading funny ladies, Lucille Ball!

It's hard to believe that it's been 50 years since the untimely loss of Marilyn Monroe.

Punky Brewster was named after a childhood crush of NBC programming chief Brandon Tartikoff. Punky's dog was named after him.

Punky Brewster youtu.be/6q5ZnTM4VGM

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The reason every "Seinfeld" character greeted with "Hey,(name)" was secret tribute to #andygriffithshow #true #andyandbarn4ever

Andy Griffith Singing the Original Lyrics to The Andy Griffith Show Theme Song — goo.gl/j45bl

Sad to hear about the passing of the legendary Andy Griffith.

Don Grady, star Of 'My Three Sons' and 'Mickey Mouse Club', Dies At 68. huff.to/LSCm0H via @HuffingtonPost

@ComedyMuseum Have you ever heard of the bubonic plague? It was very popular here at one time.

John Cleese reveals the key to the relationship between Basil and Sybil on Fawlty Towers. youtu.be/9hwVZWiWA6Y

"It's Saturday night, kids. Time for another Monster Chiller Horror Theatre!" youtu.be/MEjdt_n1l-4

Long-running rural-themed variety show Hee Haw premiered on this day in 1969.

On June 9, 1934 Donald Duck made his debut in "The Wise Little Hen". youtu.be/A5dowCyaP7I

On June 8, 1948 Milton Berle hosted the tv debut of Texaco Star Theater which eventually became the Milton Berle Show. ow.ly/b85kk

In addition to his guests Dean Martin's closet would often reveal other gags. youtu.be/8qF41IVZBs8