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Lily Tomlin: Lily

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Lily Tomlin: Lily is a 1973 CBS comedy television special starring actress and comedian Lily Tomlin, showcasing her collection of characters developed through her earlier work on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In. The special features Tomlin performing as several of her iconic characters, including Ernestine the telephone operator and Edith Ann, the philosophical child. It exemplifies the variety special format popular in 1970s American television and demonstrates Tomlin's range as a character comedian.

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What characters does Lily Tomlin perform in her 1973 CBS special?

The 1973 special features several of Tomlin's iconic characters originally developed on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, including Ernestine the nosy telephone operator and Edith Ann, the philosophical little girl in a giant rocking chair. These characters had already become cultural touchstones through Tomlin's television work in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Was Lily Tomlin: Lily part of a series of specials?

The 1973 special was part of a series of Lily Tomlin comedy specials that aired on CBS during the 1970s. These productions allowed Tomlin to expand her character-based comedy beyond the sketch format of Laugh-In, establishing her as a solo performer capable of carrying an entire television production.

Did Lily Tomlin win an Emmy for the 1973 special?

Lily Tomlin won multiple Emmy Awards for her television work during this period, including recognition for her comedy specials on CBS. Her transition from Laugh-In ensemble player to solo special performer was widely acclaimed by critics and helped redefine what a comedy-variety special could look like.

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