PHYLLIS GEORGE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CIRCA 1980 - HFSID 270480

PHYLLIS GEORGE
Thanks comedienne Phyllis Diller for gifts for her baby, Lincoln
Autograph Letter signed: "Phyllis", 1p, baby announcement folded to 6¼x4½. Lexington, Kentucky, circa 1980. Baby photo (color, 2¾x2¼) affixed inside on upper half. To actress/comedienne Phyllis Diller. In full: "You are too much! The gorgeous patchwork quilt & matching pillow cover were by far the prettiest Lincoln has received. I was truly touched by your thoughtfulness. Linc looks like John Y, but he's got my dimples. At least he has something of mine after 9 months! We would love to have you come visit us in our beautiful bluegrass state. You have an open invitation. Thanks again for being so sweet. Fondly". Fine condition. Accompanied by envelope addressed in signer's hand to Phyllis Diller, Los Angeles, postmarked Lexington, Kentucky, September 9, 1980. Printed return address of Governor & Mrs. John Y. Brown Jr. on verso. Slightly soiled. Neatly opened at top. Ink stamp and ink notation on verso. Otherwise, fine condition. Miss America (1971) Phyllis George went on to become an Emmy-winning sports announcer for CBS, the first woman to cover the National Football League. She married John Y. Brown Jr., KFC and sports franchise owner and Governor of Kentucky (1979-1983). She has written several books about the native crafts of her adopted state of Kentucky. She made her movie debut in Meet the Parents (2000) and introduced her own line of skin care products in 2004. Two items.