March 13, 2024
The Women of Comedy
Delve into the world of comedy with a special episode celebrating the groundbreaking women who have shaped the genre. From Lucille Ball to Joan Rivers, discover the stories behind these iconic figures and their contributions to laughter and entertainment.
Delve into the world of comedy with a special episode celebrating the groundbreaking women who have shaped the genre. From Lucille Ball to Joan Rivers, discover the stories behind these iconic figures and their contributions to laughter and entertainment.
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Calarogus Shark Media. Welcome back trivia
enthusiasts. Get ready to laugh out loud
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as we pay tribute to the trailblazing
women who have left an indelible mark on
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the world of comedy. I'm your
host, Journey Joe Mitchell here with Mitten's
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the cat who's lounging lazily as we
gear up for some hilarious trivia. So
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grab your favorite snack, snuggle up
with your furry friends, and let's dive
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into the world of comedy legends.
Question one. First up, let's honor
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the Queen of comedy herself, Lucille
Ball. In addition to her iconic role
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in I Love Lucy, Lucille Ball
starred in another beloved TV series. What
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was the name of this second TV
series? Question two? Next, let's
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celebrate the irreverent humor of Joan Rivers. Joan Rivers made history as the first
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woman to host a late night talk
show on network television. What was the
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name of her breaking talk show?
Question three? Moving onto the incomparable Gilda
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Radner, whose infectious energy lit up
the stage on Saturday Night Live. Gilda's
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memorable characters and sketches endeared her to
audiences worldwide. What iconic character did Gilda
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Radner portray on Saturday Night Live?
Question four, Let's give a round of
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applause to the one and only Carol
Burnett, whose variety show set the standard
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for comedy and sketch comedy. Carol
Burnett was known for her trademark eartug at
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the end of each show, a
gesture dedicated to someone special who was the
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recipient of Carol Burnett's eartug. Question
five, Last, but not least,
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let's pay homage to the legendary woman
who famously wore a hat at the Grand
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Ole Opry and became known as the
Queen of comedy. Who is this iconic
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comedian? While Mittens perfects his comedy
routine and I channel my inner Lucy,
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ponder these trivia questions and get ready
to laugh your socks off when we return.
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Welcome back, Comedy Officionados. Hope
you enjoyed the break as much as
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Mittens enjoyed his cat nap. Let's
dive into the answers and discover more about
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the legendary women of comedy. Question
one asked first up. In addition to
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her iconic role in I Love Lucy
Lucille Ball starred in another beloved TV series.
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What was the name of this second
TV series? Answer? The name
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of Lucille Ball's second TV series was
The Lucy Show. Fun fact. The
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Lucy Show ran for six seasons and
showcased Lucille Ball's comedic talents in a variety
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of hilarious situations. Question two asked, next, let's celebrate the irreverent humor
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of Joan Rivers. Joan Rivers made
history as the first woman to host a
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late night talk show on network television. What was the name of her groundbreaking
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talk show? Answer? Joan Rivers
made history with her groundbreaking talk show,
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The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers.
Question three asked moving on to the incomparable
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Gilda Radner, whose infectious energy lit
up the stage on Saturday Night Live.
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Gilda's memorable characters and sketches endeared her
to audiences worldwide. What iconic character did
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Gilda Radner portray on Saturday Night Live? Answer? Gilda Radner's iconic character on
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Saturday Night Live was Roseanne Rosanna Dana. Fun fact. Roseanne Rosanna Dana was
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known for her wild hair, enthusiastic
delivery, and catchphrase It's always something.
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Question four asked, Carol Burnett was
known for her trademark ear tug at the
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end of each show, a gesture
dedicated to someone special. Who was the
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recipient of Carol Burnett's eartug? Answer? Carol Burnett's eartug was dedicated to her
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grandmother. Fun fact. The gesture
was a silent way of saying hello and
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I love you to her grandmother,
who raised her and played a significant role
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in her life. Question five asked, Last, but not least, let's
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pay homage to the legendary woman who
famously wore a hat at the Grand Ole
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Opry and became known as the Queen
of Comedy. Who was this iconic comedian?
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Answer? The iconic comedian who famously
wore a hat at the Grand Ole
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Opry and earned the title Queen of
Comedy was Mini Pearl. Fun fact.
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Mini Pearl's signature style and down home
humor endeared her to audiences for decades,
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making her a beloved figure in comedy
history. Thanks for joining us on this
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laughter filled journey through the lives and
legacies of the great women of comedy.
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Stay tuned for more entertaining trivia and
hilarious anecdotes. On the next episode of
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00:04:56.240 --> 00:05:00.040
five Daily Trivia Questions. Until then, keep SMI, smiling and spreading the
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joy of laughter.
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00:00:03.120 --> 00:00:11.720
Calarogus Shark Media. Welcome back trivia
enthusiasts. Get ready to laugh out loud
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00:00:11.720 --> 00:00:15.480
as we pay tribute to the trailblazing
women who have left an indelible mark on
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00:00:15.519 --> 00:00:20.359
the world of comedy. I'm your
host, Journey Joe Mitchell here with Mitten's
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00:00:20.359 --> 00:00:25.600
the cat who's lounging lazily as we
gear up for some hilarious trivia. So
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00:00:25.679 --> 00:00:29.719
grab your favorite snack, snuggle up
with your furry friends, and let's dive
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00:00:29.760 --> 00:00:35.399
into the world of comedy legends.
Question one. First up, let's honor
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00:00:35.439 --> 00:00:40.280
the Queen of comedy herself, Lucille
Ball. In addition to her iconic role
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00:00:40.359 --> 00:00:45.159
in I Love Lucy, Lucille Ball
starred in another beloved TV series. What
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00:00:45.320 --> 00:00:51.159
was the name of this second TV
series? Question two? Next, let's
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00:00:51.159 --> 00:00:55.640
celebrate the irreverent humor of Joan Rivers. Joan Rivers made history as the first
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00:00:55.679 --> 00:00:59.280
woman to host a late night talk
show on network television. What was the
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00:00:59.359 --> 00:01:06.239
name of her breaking talk show?
Question three? Moving onto the incomparable Gilda
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00:01:06.319 --> 00:01:11.560
Radner, whose infectious energy lit up
the stage on Saturday Night Live. Gilda's
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00:01:11.640 --> 00:01:17.480
memorable characters and sketches endeared her to
audiences worldwide. What iconic character did Gilda
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00:01:17.560 --> 00:01:25.799
Radner portray on Saturday Night Live?
Question four, Let's give a round of
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00:01:25.799 --> 00:01:29.879
applause to the one and only Carol
Burnett, whose variety show set the standard
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00:01:29.879 --> 00:01:34.400
for comedy and sketch comedy. Carol
Burnett was known for her trademark eartug at
18
00:01:34.400 --> 00:01:38.159
the end of each show, a
gesture dedicated to someone special who was the
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00:01:38.200 --> 00:01:46.400
recipient of Carol Burnett's eartug. Question
five, Last, but not least,
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00:01:46.680 --> 00:01:49.879
let's pay homage to the legendary woman
who famously wore a hat at the Grand
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00:01:49.879 --> 00:01:55.319
Ole Opry and became known as the
Queen of comedy. Who is this iconic
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00:01:55.359 --> 00:02:00.400
comedian? While Mittens perfects his comedy
routine and I channel my inner Lucy,
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00:02:00.840 --> 00:02:05.760
ponder these trivia questions and get ready
to laugh your socks off when we return.
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00:02:15.680 --> 00:02:21.520
Welcome back, Comedy Officionados. Hope
you enjoyed the break as much as
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00:02:21.560 --> 00:02:25.280
Mittens enjoyed his cat nap. Let's
dive into the answers and discover more about
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00:02:25.319 --> 00:02:31.240
the legendary women of comedy. Question
one asked first up. In addition to
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00:02:31.280 --> 00:02:37.360
her iconic role in I Love Lucy
Lucille Ball starred in another beloved TV series.
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00:02:37.719 --> 00:02:43.199
What was the name of this second
TV series? Answer? The name
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00:02:43.240 --> 00:02:47.159
of Lucille Ball's second TV series was
The Lucy Show. Fun fact. The
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00:02:47.240 --> 00:02:52.680
Lucy Show ran for six seasons and
showcased Lucille Ball's comedic talents in a variety
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00:02:52.680 --> 00:02:57.879
of hilarious situations. Question two asked, next, let's celebrate the irreverent humor
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of Joan Rivers. Joan Rivers made
history as the first woman to host a
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00:03:00.719 --> 00:03:05.879
late night talk show on network television. What was the name of her groundbreaking
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00:03:05.919 --> 00:03:10.120
talk show? Answer? Joan Rivers
made history with her groundbreaking talk show,
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The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers.
Question three asked moving on to the incomparable
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00:03:17.960 --> 00:03:23.039
Gilda Radner, whose infectious energy lit
up the stage on Saturday Night Live.
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00:03:23.759 --> 00:03:29.599
Gilda's memorable characters and sketches endeared her
to audiences worldwide. What iconic character did
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00:03:29.639 --> 00:03:37.199
Gilda Radner portray on Saturday Night Live? Answer? Gilda Radner's iconic character on
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Saturday Night Live was Roseanne Rosanna Dana. Fun fact. Roseanne Rosanna Dana was
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00:03:42.840 --> 00:03:46.319
known for her wild hair, enthusiastic
delivery, and catchphrase It's always something.
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00:03:51.080 --> 00:03:54.400
Question four asked, Carol Burnett was
known for her trademark ear tug at the
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00:03:54.479 --> 00:03:59.479
end of each show, a gesture
dedicated to someone special. Who was the
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00:03:59.520 --> 00:04:03.439
recipient of Carol Burnett's eartug? Answer? Carol Burnett's eartug was dedicated to her
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00:04:03.479 --> 00:04:08.759
grandmother. Fun fact. The gesture
was a silent way of saying hello and
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00:04:08.840 --> 00:04:12.680
I love you to her grandmother,
who raised her and played a significant role
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00:04:12.719 --> 00:04:17.920
in her life. Question five asked, Last, but not least, let's
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00:04:17.959 --> 00:04:21.680
pay homage to the legendary woman who
famously wore a hat at the Grand Ole
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00:04:21.720 --> 00:04:27.399
Opry and became known as the Queen
of Comedy. Who was this iconic comedian?
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00:04:28.720 --> 00:04:31.560
Answer? The iconic comedian who famously
wore a hat at the Grand Ole
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00:04:31.600 --> 00:04:36.639
Opry and earned the title Queen of
Comedy was Mini Pearl. Fun fact.
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00:04:38.160 --> 00:04:43.279
Mini Pearl's signature style and down home
humor endeared her to audiences for decades,
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00:04:43.560 --> 00:04:46.519
making her a beloved figure in comedy
history. Thanks for joining us on this
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00:04:46.600 --> 00:04:50.360
laughter filled journey through the lives and
legacies of the great women of comedy.
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00:04:50.639 --> 00:04:56.160
Stay tuned for more entertaining trivia and
hilarious anecdotes. On the next episode of
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00:04:56.240 --> 00:05:00.040
five Daily Trivia Questions. Until then, keep SMI, smiling and spreading the
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00:05:00.160 --> 00:05:01.000
joy of laughter.
