Pittsburgh's Finest! George Benson, embracing Phyllis after her performance at Mikell's in July 1980. The line before the show extended down the block; a young Ray Chew was her musical director; and not only Mr. Benson, the iconic Miles Davis dropped by to watch her perform. 🤩 🎶The Sunshine In My Life | Phyllis Hyman

Sinbad's Phyllis story. Phyllis was crazy, but Sinbad was even crazier😂 Video cr: The World According To Sinbad | Jul 1, 2020 | YouTube | Phyllis Hyman

It was simple for Phyllis. The black community helped put her on the map, so she hired the people who put her there. Credit: Ebony/Jet Showcase 1987 | Phyllis Hyman

Phyllis Diller in 1958, three years after starting her standup comedy career. She was on Groucho Marx’s You Bet Your Life. #phyllisdiller #grouchomarx #comedians | The Phyllis Diller

Phyllis Diller in the early days of her standup comedy career. Here in 1960 appearing on Playboy After Dark. She was still developing her persona. #phyllisdiller #1960s #humblebeginnings | The Phyllis Diller

Totie Fields roasts Phyllis Diller during the 1975 Dean Martin roasts for Lucille Ball. #phyllisdiller #comedy #roasted #1970s #deanmartin #lucilleball #fyp | The Phyllis Diller