Throwback Thursday Comedy Showcase: Jean Carroll Performs Standup Comedy in 1965

Jean Carroll was the first famous female standup comic. She died in 2011 at age 98. Until now, video of her performances has been rare.

Carroll was born as Celine Zeigman on January 7, 1911 in Paris, France. She began her career as part of the comedy dance team Carroll and Howe, with her husband, vaudevillian Buddy Howe, who later became her manager. 

She appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show more than 20 times and had her own short-lived sitcom, The Jean Carroll Show (also known as Take It From Me), which aired for one season (1953–1954).

Here is a rare TV standup comedy routine that she delivered in 1965.

Enjoy!

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