Gracie Allen, hands down.
“Gracie Allen, hands down.”
I agree, Gracie Allen was the all-time best, with a sweet innocence that was completely disarming. Next, in my opinion, is Carol Burnett. While Lucy depended on props and contrived situations for comedy, Carol, much like Jack Benny, could just stand there and be hilarious.
Of the current crop of female comedians, I like Sarah Silverman. Though a bit rough around the edges, she doesn’t have to totally depend on vulgarity for laughs like so many modern comedians.
Yep. Gracie Allen would also be my hands-down choice.
Good choice! I also like Myrna Loy.