Lily Tomlin on how she developed her popular character Ernestine the telephone operator for the sketch comedy series “Laugh-In.” Interview conducted by Michael Kantor for “Make ‘Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America” (2009). | American Masters
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Lily Tomlin on how she developed her popular character Ernestine the telephone operator for the sketch comedy series “Laugh-In.” Interview conducted by Michael Kantor for “Make ‘Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America” (2009). | American Masters
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In 1973, Lily Tomlin was 34 years old—already a breakout star of Laugh-In, where she brought the world unforgettable characters like Ernestine, the sharp-witted phone operator, and Edith Ann, the five-year-old philosopher. During an appearance on The Dick Cavett Show, actor Chad Everett referred to his wife as “the most beautiful animal I own.” Lily didn’t argue. She didn’t lecture. She didn’t even raise her voice. She simply stood up… and walked off the set. Live television. A silent, unmistaka
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In 1973, Lily Tomlin was 34 years old—already a breakout star of Laugh-In, where she brought the world unforgettable characters like Ernestine, the sharp-witted phone operator, and Edith Ann, the five-year-old philosopher. During an appearance on The Dick Cavett Show, actor Chad Everett referred to his wife as “the most beautiful animal I own.” Lily didn’t argue. She didn’t lecture. She didn’t even raise her voice. She simply stood up… and walked off the set. Live television. A silent, unmistaka
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Lily Tomlin as telephone operator Ernestine "Mr. Vedel" | Flashback Comedy Videos
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😂 Ernestine Calls General Motors 😂 - Lily Tomlin as Ernestine the Telephone Operator #ToonTalk #LilyTomlin #DonnieJHazel | Donnie Hazel
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😂 Ernestine Calls General Motors 😂 - Lily Tomlin as Ernestine the Telephone Operator #ToonTalk #LilyTomlin #DonnieJHazel | Donnie Hazel
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BOOM TV CHARACTER OF THE DAY: Ernestine the telephone operator (played by 9/1 birthday girl, Lily Tomlin) from “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” shown here with Cher on the line: | BoomUnderground.com
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BOOM TV CHARACTER OF THE DAY: Ernestine the telephone operator (played by 9/1 birthday girl, Lily Tomlin) from “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” shown here with Cher on the line: | BoomUnderground.com
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TODAY'S 1st TRIBUTE TO WORLD COMMUNICATIONS WEEK comes courtesy of Lily Tomlin as Ernestine the operator on "Laugh-In": | BoomUnderground.com
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TODAY'S 1st TRIBUTE TO WORLD COMMUNICATIONS WEEK comes courtesy of Lily Tomlin as Ernestine the operator on "Laugh-In": | BoomUnderground.com
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Happy Birthday, Lily Tomlin! Lily has played so many wonderful characters over her career, but Ernestine from "Laugh In" tops our list. What's your favorite role? https://imdb.to/2NALdcL | IMDb
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