''Lily'' is an American comedy
variety show
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television special
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aired by
CBS Television
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in 1973. The writing crew of fifteen all received an
Emmy Award
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for their efforts on this show.
This program was the first of three specials, preceding ''Lily'' in 1974, and ''The Lily Tomlin Special'' in 1975.
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CBS television specials
1973 television specials
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