Joan Alexandra Molinsky (June 8, 1933 – September 4, 2014), known professionally as Joan Rivers, was an American comedian, actress, producer, writer and television host. She was noted for her blunt, often controversial comedic persona that was...
Melissa Warburg Rosenberg (born January 20, 1968), known professionally as Melissa Rivers, is an American television host and actress. She is the only child of comedian Joan Rivers and producer Edgar Rosenberg.
The filmography of Joan Rivers includes over 25 feature films, numerous television and documentary series, seven filmed comedy specials, game shows, and other media. She began her career as a stand-up comedian, and had a years-long tenure as a host...
The Joan Rivers Show is an American first-run syndicated daytime talk show that was hosted by Joan Rivers. The show ran for five seasons, from September 5, 1989, to December 26, 1993.
The Late Show is an American late-night talk show that aired on the Fox network from October 9, 1986, to October 28, 1988. It was Fox's first regularly scheduled network program and was originally titled The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers, with...
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work is a 2010 documentary film about the life and career of comedian Joan Rivers, also featuring Melissa Rivers, Don Rickles and Kathy Griffin. It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2010. It...
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is an American television talk show broadcast by NBC. The show was the third installment of The Tonight Show. Hosted by Johnny Carson, it aired from October 1, 1962, to May 22, 1992, replacing Tonight Starring...
Comedy Central Roast is a series of celebrity roast specials that aired on the American television channel Comedy Central between 2003 and 2019. The first official Comedy Central Roast premiered on August 10, 2003. As of 2019, seventeen roasts have...
How to Murder a Millionaire is a 1990 American made-for-television comedy film directed by Paul Schneider and written by and starring Joan Rivers. The film aired on ABC on January 7, 1990.
Orin Allan Lehman (January 24, 1920 – February 22, 2008) was an American public servant who served as New York State’s longest-serving commissioner of New York State Office of Parks and Recreation.