Joan Rivers passed away Aug. 4 at the age of 81. Rivers was a unique voice, at once modern and classic—she was timely in her commentary yet refused to make apologies. Historically, she was one of the first female standup comedians, and 60 years later she was still the best.
Joan Rivers Funniest Moments
To this day Rivers was the first and last woman to ever host a late night talk show on network television. Incisive, shrill, xenomorphic, vicious, honest and brilliant, Rivers was a comedian’s comedian, and this is a list of some of her best moments. Naturally, none of this is safe for work.
#1 Joan Rivers’ Ron Bennington Interviews
Radio personality and brilliant interviewer Ron Bennington had three detailed interviews with Joan Rivers—in May of 2010, and in March and July of 2014. The interviews are masterfully orchestrated by Bennington who essentially lets his subject steer the interview, and carefully inquiring for more detail.
Joan Rivers Funniest Moments
To this day Rivers was the first and last woman to ever host a late night talk show on network television. Incisive, shrill, xenomorphic, vicious, honest and brilliant, Rivers was a comedian’s comedian, and this is a list of some of her best moments. Naturally, none of this is safe for work.
#1 Joan Rivers’ Ron Bennington Interviews
Radio personality and brilliant interviewer Ron Bennington had three detailed interviews with Joan Rivers—in May of 2010, and in March and July of 2014. The interviews are masterfully orchestrated by Bennington who essentially lets his subject steer the interview, and carefully inquiring for more detail.
- 9/5/2014
- Uinterview
To honor Joan Rivers we are remembering some of her most iconic TV appearances.
The world lost legendary comedienne Joan Rivers today.
From early on in her career, Joan Rivers was an immeasurably important figure for women in comedy, and to honor her we are remembering some of her most iconic TV appearances.
News: Joan Rivers Dies at 81
1. Joan Rivers' Performance on The Ed Sullivan Show (1967)
It cannot be said enough how important Joan Rivers' was for giving female comedians a voice in an industry overwhelmingly dominated by men. In this set on The Ed Sullivan Show, Joan makes us laugh while brilliantly calling out the struggles women face in everyday life.
2. Joan Rivers on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1986)
While their relationship ultimately soured, Johnny Carson was Joan's mentor, and she would even fill in for him on The Tonight Show while he was on vacation. In this guest...
The world lost legendary comedienne Joan Rivers today.
From early on in her career, Joan Rivers was an immeasurably important figure for women in comedy, and to honor her we are remembering some of her most iconic TV appearances.
News: Joan Rivers Dies at 81
1. Joan Rivers' Performance on The Ed Sullivan Show (1967)
It cannot be said enough how important Joan Rivers' was for giving female comedians a voice in an industry overwhelmingly dominated by men. In this set on The Ed Sullivan Show, Joan makes us laugh while brilliantly calling out the struggles women face in everyday life.
2. Joan Rivers on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1986)
While their relationship ultimately soured, Johnny Carson was Joan's mentor, and she would even fill in for him on The Tonight Show while he was on vacation. In this guest...
- 9/4/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
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