Joan Rivers
KNOWN FOR
A pioneer female stand-up comedian with acerbic, raunchy, self-deprecating humor
AMERICAN MASTERS FILM
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (Sep 2014)Directed by Ricki Stern
Written Features
Video Features
Joan Rivers finds humor in being yourself
Joan Rivers speaks about her experience as a female comic in the early 60s.
Joan Rivers on her Contemporaries
Rivers and her cohort were the 1st generation of American-born comedians.
Joan Rivers on Second City
Rivers recalls her experiences as a member of The Second City improvisational comedy team.
Joan Rivers: Road Comic
Joan Rivers recalls her experience as a young comedian on the road.
Joan Rivers' "False Starts"
Rivers began her career in a period when female performers were given rigid expectations.
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
Thanksgiving in New York
"Today is Thanksgiving," Joan Rivers remarks, standing amongst her decorators and lavish holiday table. "My...
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
Anger Fuels the Comedy
Joan Rivers: Anger fuels the comedy
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work - Preview
A year-long ride with Joan Rivers in her 76th year -- at home, in the clubs and on stage.
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