Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin weren’t born as feminist icons, they each found their way to the movement via different paths and at different parts of their lives. Watch Lily and Jane in their new film, “Moving On,” which opens in theaters on March 17th. | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

In 1973, Lily Tomlin was 34 years old—already a breakout star of Laugh-In, where she brought the world unforgettable characters like Ernestine, the sharp-witted phone operator, and Edith Ann, the five-year-old philosopher. During an appearance on The Dick Cavett Show, actor Chad Everett referred to his wife as “the most beautiful animal I own.” Lily didn’t argue. She didn’t lecture. She didn’t even raise her voice. She simply stood up… and walked off the set. Live television. A silent, unmistaka

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

Lily Tomlin as Ernestine singing "Flashdance" | Flashback Comedy Videos

Lily Tomlin as telephone operator Ernestine "Mr. Vedel" | Flashback Comedy Videos