Joan Rivers finds humor in being yourself

Joan Rivers speaks about her experience as a female comic in the early 60s.

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Premiered May 28, 2024

Joan Rivers finds humor in being yourself

On November 16, 2006, Joan Rivers spoke about her experience as a female comic in the early 60s and finding her comedic voice. Interview conducted by director Michael Kantor for the six-hour PBS comedy series, “Make ‘Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America” (2009).

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