Lily Tomlin is in one of the longest-running relationships in Hollywood, but she and her love have been through a lot. In a different time than today, her love was forbidden by the whole world, and they lived in the shadows. However, it wasn't her career or her opportunities that troubled her... she just didn't want to disappoint her mother. | Golden Years

BOOM TV CHARACTER OF THE DAY: Ernestine the telephone operator (played by 9/1 birthday girl, Lily Tomlin) from “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” shown here with Cher on the line: | BoomUnderground.com

7.4K views · 216 reactions | Lily Tomlin as telephone operator Ernestine "Mr. Vedel" | Flashback Comedy Videos | Facebook

830K views · 25K reactions | Lily Tomlin on how she developed her popular character Ernestine the telephone operator for the sketch comedy series “Laugh-In.” Interview conducted by Michael Kantor for “Make ‘Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America” (2009). | American Masters | Facebook

12 reactions | Since making her stand-up comedy rounds in the 60s, Lily Tomlin has continued to make waves. We're excited to honor Lily Tomlin with our Career Achievement Award! Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner  ✨ Learn more about her outstanding, time-honored career. ➡️ https://bit.ly/43MwL93 #LilyTomlin #Peabodyawards | Peabody Awards | Facebook

Lily Tomlin began her career in stand-up and sketch comedy. In 1969, she got her big break when producer George Schlatter cast her in the hit television series LAUGH-IN. Creating memorable characters like Edith Ann, Ernestine, and Suzie Sorority, made her a household name. This comedy compilation includes her LAUGH-IN audition, as performed on THE AMERICAN COMEDY AWARDS in 1987, as well as some of her best moments from the variety show series. She also makes a guest appearance in a sketch from T