IN MEMORIAM

Phyllis Diller’s Wackiest ’Dos

The comedian will be remembered for her searing wit—and crazy hair. From perms to wigs, see her best ’dos.

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By The Daily BeastAug 20, 2012

galleries/2012/08/20/phyllis-diller-s-famous-hair-from-wigs-to-perms-photos/phyllis-diller-hair-topbox_xwzhvo — The comedian, who died Monday at age 95, will be remembered for her rapid-fire tongue, searing wit—and crazy hair. From perms to wigs, bobs, and flips, see her best ’dos through the years.

galleries/2012/08/20/phyllis-diller-s-famous-hair-from-wigs-to-perms-photos/phyllis-diller-hair-5_miaocy — Diller refined her signature kookiness early on. In Elia Kazan’s 1961 film Splendor in the Grass, she portrayed the blonde hostess Texas Guinan.
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galleries/2012/08/20/phyllis-diller-s-famous-hair-from-wigs-to-perms-photos/phyllis-diller-hair-8_ocqax9 — At 45 in 1963, Diller posed at the Americana Hotel in New York.
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galleries/2012/08/20/phyllis-diller-s-famous-hair-from-wigs-to-perms-photos/phyllis-diller-hair-9_gqc50r — Diller got in theme for Thanksgiving in 1967, and wore turkey feathers in her hair.
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galleries/2012/08/20/phyllis-diller-s-famous-hair-from-wigs-to-perms-photos/phyllis-diller-hair-1_woulms — Diller amped up the volume for an appearance in the 1960s.
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galleries/2012/08/20/phyllis-diller-s-famous-hair-from-wigs-to-perms-photos/phyllis-diller-hair-7_k9z5li — Diller appeared in a green wig for St. Patrick’s Day in 1979.
Lenny Ignelzi / AP Photo

galleries/2012/08/20/phyllis-diller-s-famous-hair-from-wigs-to-perms-photos/phyllis-diller-hair-3_f9v9zx — Nothing says the 1980s quite like Diller in full regalia performing onstage at Bob Hope’s 80^th birthday party in Washington, D.C., in 1983.
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galleries/2012/08/20/phyllis-diller-s-famous-hair-from-wigs-to-perms-photos/phyllis-diller-hair-2_gkfkr9 — Diller shows off her signature impression with a sequined collar and a perm in 1984.
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galleries/2012/08/20/phyllis-diller-s-famous-hair-from-wigs-to-perms-photos/phyllis-diller-hair-6_exynne — Never one to disappoint, Diller opted for a shocking all-red ensemble for a Halloween party in Los Angeles in October 2000.
Kim D. Johnson

galleries/2012/08/20/phyllis-diller-s-famous-hair-from-wigs-to-perms-photos/phyllis-diller-hair-4_hxkd97 — Diller’s hair resembled a bird of paradise in August 2000.

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galleries/2012/08/20/phyllis-diller-s-famous-hair-from-wigs-to-perms-photos/phyllis-diller-hair-10_reetng — The hair was equally as voluminous for a charity vaudeville show on May 3, 2004.
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