On This Day In Michigan History: Lily Tomlin is born in Detroit

DETROIT, Mich. (WILX) - On this day in 1939, actress and comedienne Lily Tomlin was Born in Detroit.

Tomlin rose to fame on Laugh-In and went to star in TV, movies and on Broadway.

With a career spanning decades, she’s won Emmys, a Grammy and a Tony, making her one of Michigan’s most celebrated entertainers.