Phyllis Diller , ' The World ' s greatest stand - up comedienne ' arrives at London Airport and immediately gets into her funny act as she precariously balances a bizarre plastic eyepiece . She is here to tape a Liberace Show for ATV , and hopes to fit in an Eamonn Andrews Show into her busy schedule . 51 year old Miss Diller has 5 children and 2 step - children , and she says , " They are all for sale" . She lives with her husband actor Warde Donovan in a 22 room house in Los Angeles , owns 8 cars and 12 pianos . 14 February 1969