By J.D. Reed/Reported by Wendy Cole

Men who impersonate women are nothing new in show biz, but when George Burns heard that some dame was doing a great take on him, he had to see for himself. Recalls comedian Louise DuArt: "He said, `You're terrific, kid. Have a cigar.'" On Dec. 9 viewers will get a chance to see DuArt's versions of Burns, Joan Rivers and Woody Allen, among others, in a one-woman Showtime comedy special. DuArt, 39, has mastered 100 voices, including Yoko Ono's and Dr. Ruth's. Says she: "After I do George Burns, my vocal cords are not thrilled."