Imogene Coca, a remarkable figure in early television comedy, has been largely overlooked compared to her contemporaries like Lucille Ball and Carol Burnett. Known for her dynamic performances on NBC's 'Your Show of Shows,' which ran from 1950 to 1954, Coca showcased her exceptional talent alongside Sid Caesar, contributing significantly to the development of sketch comedy. Despite winning an Emmy and a Peabody Award, Coca's own variety show, 'The Imogene Coca Show,' flopped after just one year. Her career continued into her 80s, including a Tony nomination for her role in the 1978 Broadway revival of 'On the Twentieth Century.' While figures like Ball and Burnett remain household names, Coca's legacy deserves to be celebrated, especially as she has influenced many prominent comedians, including Whoopi Goldberg and Lily Tomlin. It's time to acknowledge Coca's contributions to comedy and ensure her place in the pantheon of entertainment history.