Category Archives: Phyllis Diller

Phyllis could always make them laugh

Posted on June 28, 2014 by robinskone

This morning I was at the Y doing the treadmill — dreadfully boring but now that summer’s here it’s too hot to walk outside even early in the morning. And of course at the Y they have the bank of … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Phyllis Diller

Posted on June 14, 2014 by robinskone

“Thank you for coming to speak to us.” After my most recent book talk a lady came up to chat. “I always loved Phyllis Diller. I saw her when she appeared here in Las Vegas back in the 70s.” “Wow! I … Continue reading →

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Phyllis Diller and Dom Perignon

Posted on May 16, 2014 by robinskone

Yesterday I was engaged in one of my favorite past-times: trolling the thrift store in search of bargains. And I found something I loved but truly do not need: champagne glasses. These were lovely tulip glasses that emitted a bright … Continue reading →

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So how much does a joke cost, anyway?

Posted on May 2, 2014 by robinskone

“Joan Rivers paid $10 a joke.” I was speaking to a writer’s group in Summerlin which was sort of intimidating since many of them were highly accomplished people in many different fields, including a joke writer. He had sold material to … Continue reading →

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The Phyllis Diller royalty check

Posted on April 17, 2014 by robinskone

“How about an April 1 publication date?” Larry, my editor/publisher, said referring to my book: “Beyond the Spotlight: On the Road with Phyllis Diller.” “Sure,” I said, not realizing the significance of that day. It’s been just over a year … Continue reading →

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Phyllis ‘n Roses (not a gun in sight …)

Posted on April 10, 2014 by robinskone

“Here, let me show you a trick,” Phyllis said as she took the flagging rosebuds from my hand. This was only a few weeks after I’d started working for her and we were backstage in her dressing room at the Riviera Hotel … Continue reading →

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Looking for Phyllis Diller

Posted on April 1, 2014 by robinskone

“… and she did some other movies, too,” I told the class at UNLV. “It wasn’t just the Bob Hope movies, although that’s what everyone thinks of.” (Now I have an admission to make — I have never seen any … Continue reading →

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That’s Not FAIR!!

Posted on March 10, 2014 by robinskone

Anybody who has children, works around children or has encountered children somewhere in everyday life has heard that plaintive cry: “That’s not fair!” It seems we were born with that already in our minds. But on Saturday I had to … Continue reading →

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Phyllis Diller and Groucho Marx

Posted on February 28, 2014 by robinskone

A couple of weeks ago I received an invitation to speak at today’s television class at UNLV. Since Phyllis Diller didn’t do a lot of television I wasn’t sure how well this would go, and racked my brain for her television-related appearances. … Continue reading →

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Phyllis and Liberace

Posted on February 22, 2014 by robinskone

My friend, Shawn, having helped me set up a facebook account said, “Have you seen the clip of Phyllis playing the piano with Liberace?” I am a technology dweeb and was fascinated when he zipped through You Tube and clicked on … Continue reading →

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