Carol Leifer on AllMovie

Comedian Carol Leifer began making the rounds as a stand-up comic in the 1970s, making a name for herself in the male-dominated scene with sly observations and witty commentary. After being discovered by David Letterman in the '80s, her career took off, and Leifer expanded to become a writer and producer, as well, joining the writing staff of the sitcom Seinfeld, and producing TV series like The Ellen Show and Rules of Engagement.