Funny Women
Contains a series of sketches of the careers of about 80 performers from vaudeville, radio, nightclub, stage, television, and film. Most of the old favorites are here (Sophie Tucker, Fanny Brice, Mae West, Bea Lillie), as well as more recent stars (Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Mary Tyler Moore, Joan Rivers, Lily Tomlin, Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn), but the most original contribution is the final chapter, devoted to "Rising Stars" (Geri Jewell, Elayne Boosler, Diane Nichols, Whoopi Goldberg, and 18 others).