| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Comic foil of early TV | ||
| Comic foil of early TV | New York Times | 29 Dec 2019 |
| Comedian, the comic foil to her husband George Burns | The Times Specialist Sunday | 04 Mar 2018 |
| George Burns was her straight man | ||
| See 17-Across | ||
| Partner of 13-Across |