Behind the Laughs: Watch Laurie discuss the artistry, architecture, and enduring legacy of mid-century comedy.
The Performance. The Preservation. The Source.
For more than two decades as an entertainer, entrepreneur, and archivist, I have operated at the intersection of performance and historical preservation. I am the creator and moderator of @thephyllisdiller—the world’s largest active digital legacy community dedicated to Phyllis Diller. Generating 5.5 million monthly views for over 150,000 “Dillies” members, this platform allows me to serve as the definitive guardian of a groundbreaking pop-culture footprint.
My work is hyper-focused on protecting a single, historic legacy across two distinct arenas:
On Stage: I deliver a premier, high-energy solo stand-up comedy tribute that channels the legendary timing, razor-sharp wit, and sophisticated, nostalgic joy of mid-century entertainment. It is 100% clean, undeniably hilarious, and tailor-made for discerning 55+ audiences, performing arts centers, and high-end country clubs.
In the Archives: I provide elite historical advisory, script vetting, and dialogue continuity for premium documentary outfits, screenwriters, and period-piece production houses. Leveraging extensive primary-source knowledge, I ensure media projects are factually flawless and structurally authentic.
Today, my career is dedicated exclusively to the legacy of Phyllis Diller, ensuring the brilliance of comedy’s original nonconformist is accurately preserved, performed, and celebrated.
Select Engagements & Appearances
Corporate & Keynote Highlights
TEDxMacatawa – Featured Speaker (Aging & Longevity)
Amway Grand Plaza
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Davenport University | Grand Valley State University | Michigan State University
High-End Club & Resort Appearances
Egypt Valley Country Club
Bally’s Las Vegas | The Palazzo Las Vegas | Golden Nugget Las Vegas
The Signature at MGM Grand | The D Las Vegas
Manchester Marriott (England) | Sheraton Dallas (TX) | Bethesda Marriott (MD)
Featured Comedy & Festival Stages
LaughFest Grand Rapids
Dr. Grins Comedy Club
The Comedy Den
Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids
Selected Media & Profiles
Dan Aykroyd Podcast – Guest Feature
WGVU Morning Show (NPR/PBS Affiliate)
VoyageMichigan Magazine | MLive / Grand Rapids Press