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tlc38tlc38 · 09-17-2017, 05:16 PM

Lucille Ball is the QUEEN of physical comedy but who else would you put in this category?

I'd say:
Ellen Degeneres (she was great in "Ellen", especially the 1st and 2nd seasons)
Debra Messing ("Will & Grace" benefited a lot from her physical comedy)
Irene Ryan (Granny was a riot)
Carol Burnett
Jean Stapleton (just her physical facial expressions were enough)
Fran Drescher ("The Nanny" was made for her. Her physical acting abilities are really good.)
Teri Hatcher (Her character on "Desperate Housewives" was made for her.)

Uncle Billy · 09-17-2017, 05:45 PM

Joan Davis

Bonniegirl · 09-17-2017, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

Lucille Ball is the QUEEN of physical comedy but who else would you put in this category?

I'd say:
Ellen Degeneres (she was great in "Ellen", especially the 1st and 2nd seasons)
Debra Messing ("Will & Grace" benefited a lot from her physical comedy)
Irene Ryan (Granny was a riot)
Carol Burnett
Jean Stapleton (just her physical facial expressions were enough)
Fran Drescher ("The Nanny" was made for her. Her physical acting abilities are really good.)
Teri Hatcher (Her character on "Desperate Housewives" was made for her.)

Lucy, Fran, Carol and Jean!!! YES!!!!

But you forgot Mama!!! Vicki Lawrence as Mama!!

She should be included here!

I'm surprised you didn't list her , knowing how you love Mama's family!

broadmoor · 09-17-2017, 09:00 PM

1. Joan Davis
2. Imogene Coca
3. Martha Raye

Bonniegirl · 09-17-2017, 09:11 PM

How about Shirley Booth ( Hazel) ?

09-17-2017, 05:16 PM	#1
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,259	Great physical comedic actresses Lucille Ball is the QUEEN of physical comedy but who else would you put in this category? I'd say: Ellen Degeneres (she was great in "Ellen", especially the 1st and 2nd seasons) Debra Messing ("Will & Grace" benefited a lot from her physical comedy) Irene Ryan (Granny was a riot) Carol Burnett Jean Stapleton (just her physical facial expressions were enough) Fran Drescher ("The Nanny" was made for her. Her physical acting abilities are really good.) Teri Hatcher (Her character on "Desperate Housewives" was made for her.)
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09-17-2017, 05:45 PM	#2
Uncle Billy Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 19, 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 31	Joan Davis

09-17-2017, 09:00 PM	#4
broadmoor Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 10, 2010 Location: texas Posts: 489	1. Joan Davis 2. Imogene Coca 3. Martha Raye

09-17-2017, 09:11 PM	#5
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,864	How about Shirley Booth ( Hazel) ?