Comedian Leanne Morgan is smitten with new grandchild, continues to laugh despite pandemic Comedian Leanne Morgan is sick of bad. COVID-19 silenced her stage act. However, 2020 hasn’t been all bad. Leanne is a grandmother for the first time! Author: Beth Haynes Updated: 6:05 PM EST February 11, 2021 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — From marquees to murals, comedian Leanne Morgan is a household name. But COVID-19 silenced the laughs at least on stage, forcing her home instead of on the road. “It’s kicked me in the teeth, honey,” said Leanne Morgan. “I was rolling, Beth. I was rolling.” A tiny, new addition is her silver lining.