Goodnight, We Love You - The Life and Legend of Phyllis Diller (2004)

Unforgettable with her electrified hairdos and outlandish outfits Phyllis Diller began her career as "the world's worst housewife" and rose to great popularity as she delighted in mocking herself and her "husband" Fang. This award-winning film follows Diller's groundbreaking career from its modest beginnings to her extraordinary success and also explores her off-stage life at home providing a rare glimpse at the real woman behind the image. The film also goes behind the curtain for this intimate look at the last moments before Diller's final stand-up performance as the comedienne prepares to hang up her wigs after 47 incredible years making people laugh. Fellow comedians Roseanne Barr David Brenner Red Buttons Don Rickles Rip Taylor Bonnie Hunt Lily Tomlin and many more reflect on Diller's powerful legacy.System Requirements:Running Time 92 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Rating: NR UPC: 014381350227 Manufacturer No: ID3502NMDVD Product Description

Excellent Film!!!

I have been a fan of Madame Diller's for a long time. I had seen the A&E Biography, and I've read her book ("Like a Lampshade in a Whorehouse" which is excellent by the way). So I bought this expecting a nice little DVD.

I was quite surprised at the depth. This film is truly great. It mixes footage leading up to and including her last stage show before retiring from stand-up. This was great, but also interspersed was interviews with Phyllis Diller, friends, and associates. There is also a fairly in-depth tour of her home: her clothes, her painting, her office, the gag file, etc.

One of the most delightful things for me was the interviews with the "Dustbiters." They were Madame Diller's traveling secretaries over the years (most apparently only lasted on the gruelling life of touring for a couple of years). It is a true testament to the person that she is that they all have come together with only warm and loving things to say. Her son Perry Diller also provides his thoughts as well.

The bonus features are great too. There is footage from a Q&A with the director and Madame Diller after a showing of the film at some festival that lasts about 10 minutes. It is entertaining as well as interesting. Also included is a chat with a "Dustbiter" from the 1980's who was not with the other Dustbiters in the film. The films trailer is also included, but by far the best bonus feature is the complete performance of Madame Diller's farewell show. A lot of it is seen throughout the film, but it is really great to watch it in its entirety.

This is a must-have for any fan of Phyllis Diller, but it is also a great buy for people who love to laugh. I laughed a lot watching it! March 11, 2008

Funny, Funny, Funny!

This movie is a must for anyone who enjoys stand up comedy. Ms. Diller is the Godmother of standup. The film captures her rise to stardom in a man's world. She stayed on top of her game because she kept up with the times. I recomend this film to everyone. April 1, 2007

Goodnight, We Love You-The Life and Legend of Phyllis Diller

I loved this DVD, fantastic, inside the life of a legendary woman comic. The past clips of shows Phyllis was on, priceless. March 13, 2007

Phyllis Diller DVD

I ordered this DVD for my husband for a gift. He has always loved her as a comedian. We saw her and her DVD advertised on Jay Leno early this year. I was only able to find this DVD on Amazon.com. High quality, quick shipping, average price. Thanks. March 8, 2007

Goodnight, Phyllis, we'll miss you

This shows how much of a professional Phyllis Diller is. She controls all of her act to make the audience really enjoy her performance. What a trooper!! February 9, 2007

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