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 heavily self-deprecating and acerbic, especially towards celebrities and politicians, delivered in her signature New York accent. She is considered a pioneer of women in comedy. She received an Emmy Award and a Grammy Award, as well as nomination for a Tony Award. More about Joan Rivers
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Rivers started her career in comedy clubs in Greenwich Village alongside her peers George Carlin, Woody Allen, and Richard Pryor. She then rose to prominence in 1965 as a guest on The Tonight Show. Hosted by her mentor, Johnny Carson, the show established Rivers's comedic style. In 1986, with her own rival program, The Late Show with Joan Rivers, Rivers became the first woman to host a late night network television talk show. She subsequently hosted The Joan Rivers Show (1989–1993), winning a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show Host. From the mid-1990s, she became known for her comedic red carpet awards show celebrity interviews. Rivers co-hosted the E! celebrity fashion show Fashion Police from 2010 to 2014 and starred in the reality series Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best? (2011–2014) with daughter Melissa Rivers.In total, we tracked 501 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
The most expensive item with a signature of Joan Rivers ((278) Signed 8X10 Photo Lot - Jeff Bridges, Joan Rivers, Aykroyd & Much More!!) was sold in February 2019 for $1099.99 while the cheapest item (Still Talking JOAN RIVERS Signed 1991 Hardcover Book - personalized) found a new owner for $0.99 in May 2024. The month with the most items sold (17) was April 2021 with an average selling price of $29.95 for an autographed item of Joan Rivers. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in December 2015 with $100.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was July 2017. In average, an autographed item from Joan Rivers is worth $19.99.
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The Joan Rivers Card Catalog of Jokes Finds a Home (06/08/23): Take a look at some of the artifacts from her archive, which includes 65,000 cross-referenced gags and is headed to the National Comedy Center.
Ben Stiller Finally Learns Why Joan Rivers Held a Grudge Against Him (03/26/15): The actor said he wishes he could have made amends with the late comic icon
Joan Rivers ‘didn’t like me’ (03/26/15): JOAN Rivers spoke highly of many comedians, but there was one actor she wasn’t shy about saying she didn’t like — and that was Ben Stiller.
Ben Stiller 'sad' over Joan Rivers feud (03/26/15): Ben Stiller is "sad" he never got to make amends with the late Joan Rivers over their feud before she died in September last year.
Inside the Feud Between Ben Stiller and Joan Rivers (03/26/15): Ben Stiller thinks it's "sad" he never got to make up with Joan Rivers before she died last year at 81.
Ben Stiller 'sad' over Joan Rivers feud (03/2015): Ben Stiller is "sad" he never got to make amends with the late Joan Rivers over their feud before she died in September last year.
Why Joan Rivers didn't make the Oscars' 'In Memoriam' segment (02/2015): It's become a popular Oscar night ritual: Watch the annual "In Memoriam" montage, wipe away a tear or two — and then take offense on behalf of the dearly departed not recognized in the segment.
Joan Rivers' last TV appearance airs Monday (01/2015): Joan Rivers will make her last appearance on television Monday on "Celebrity Apprentice." Well ... not counting re-runs. A source on the set during the April taping told the New York Post she "arrived in good spirits, she was very personable and gave everyone hugs and kisses."
Joan Rivers: 'Kristen Stewart is suing me for joking about affair' (12/2014): Rivers commented on Stewart's affair in her latest book.
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Joan Rivers' daughter hires law firm (10/2014): Melissa Rivers has hired a legal time to investigate the death of the comedian
Joan Rivers, Sarah Silverman Talk Comedy In Latest Makers Series (09/2014): Joan Rivers? voice is the first thing you hear in the new Makers documentary Women in Comedy. It?s a bittersweet and appropriate start to the new series.
81-Year-Old Joan Rivers Completes the Ice Bucket Challenge With the Help of Tara (08/2014): The Ice Bucket Challenge is the perfect way to raise money for a good cause...and to get revenge! It was only a matter of time before Fashion Police's very own Joan Rivers was...
Joan Rivers rails: Palestinians 'started it' with Israel (07/2014): Joan Rivers is definitely not one of those celebrities who avoid paparazzi outside the airport. In fact, she just used such an opportunity to go on an absolute tear, defending Israel and slamming the mainstream media.
Life Is Tough, Says Joan Rivers, So 'You Better Laugh At Everything' (06/2014): The comic has made a career out of saying exactly what she thinks. She tells NPR's Scott Simon, "I'm the one who says, 'The emperor has no clothes.'" Her new book is Diary of a Mad Diva .
Joan Rivers returns to Chicago (05/2014): Joan Rivers returned to Chicago, the city where she began her career in comedy.
Joan Rivers trashes Oscar Pistorius again! (04/2014): Joan Rivers trashes Oscar Pistorius again!
Joan Rivers returns to 'Tonight Show,' still grateful to Johnny Carson (03/2014): Joan Rivers returned to "The Tonight Show" Thursday after being banned for nearly three decades.
'Muppets Most Wanted': Miss Piggy slams Joan Rivers, plots QVC takeover (02/2014): Joan Rivers has some competition in the home shopping department. Miss Piggy has a new collection to debut and she's aiming to become the queen of QVC.
Joan Rivers feels under pressure to look her best at all times. (01/2014): The 80-year-old comic thinks she is obliged to look presentable at all times because of her role critiquing celebrities' clothes on E! show 'Fashion Police'.
Jennifer Lawrence Vs Joan Rivers (12/2013): This morning Jennifer Lawrence was named Celebrity of the Year on The Today Show. Her quirky star power has recently helped the second installment of The Hunger Games hit $800 million worldwide. At age 22, she became the third youngest …
Joan Rivers -- Sparks a Racial Slur Revolution (11/2013): Joan Rivers dropped every racial epithet she could think of in 10 seconds ... all in defense of Alec Baldwin's recent homophobic rant.Not the most traditional defense of an alleged bigot, but effective. Maybe?
Orlando Bloom responds to Joan Rivers’ message (10/2013): Orlando Bloom has responded to Joan Rivers’ comical stunt welcoming him to New York. The “Romeo and Juliet” star posed outside the Richard Rodgers Theatre with a sign reading, “Thanks...
Nicole Kidman Reveals a Shocking New York Fashion Week Secret, Plus Joan Rivers (09/2013): Given her lengthy career as a Hollywood A-lister, Nicole Kidman may seem like a pro when it comes to fashionable events. As it turns out though, sitting in on the shows at New York...
Michael Lohan Slams Joan Rivers After Joke About Lindsay, Calls The ‘Fashion Pol (08/2013): A Joan Rivers quip about Lindsay Lohan on Friday’s episode of Fashion Police has Michael Lohan up in arms, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting. “People like Joan Rivers continue to take… READ ON
Joan Rivers Delivers the SF Women’s Expo Keynote Address on Saturday, October 5, (07/2013): The SF Women's Expo features over 550 boutique shopping exhibits, complimentary makeovers, massages, haircuts, martini and margarita tastings and Keynote Speaker Joan Rivers. (PRWeb July 24, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/7/prweb10884209.htm
Jennifer Lopez Takes Joan Rivers' Fashion Police Jabs in Stride, Calls Herself " (06/2013): When it comes to Joan Rivers' Fashion Police critiques, no one gets preferential treatment—not even Jennifer Lopez! But the 43-year-old singer-actress doesn't mind one bit!...
Weekend best bets: Joan Rivers, Blues & Brews and Chronic Tacos grand opening (05/2013): Memorial Day Weekend has come and gone but that doesn't mean there is any shortage of great entertainment in town.
Comedian Joan Rivers tells it like she's seen it in her 50 years in show biz (04/2013): Comedian Joan Rivers tells it like she's seen it in her 50 years in show biz After more than 50 years in show business, comedian Joan Rivers says she found herself being the unwitting center of attention at every dinner party — people enthralled, and, of course, amused, by her stories.
Comedian Lynne Koplitz on stand-up & smoking weed with Joan Rivers (03/2013): Check her out: Friday, March 29 & Saturday March 30 Improv Woodfield Mall Schaumburg www.improv.com …
Joan Rivers in Hot Water Over Holocaust Joke (02/2013): Joan Rivers caused quite a stir this week, drawing the attention of the Anti-Defamation League after making a joke about the Holocaust on Fashion Police, Gawker reports. During Monday's post-Oscars episode, Rivers...
Joan Rivers Gets a Fashion Bowl Motorboating from Happy Endings Star Adam Pally! (01/2013): The Super Bowl—the big show—is this Sunday, which means it's time for The Fashion Bowl—the better show—on Fashion Police! This season Joan Rivers and the...
Joan Rivers rips into 2012's celebrity style in Fashion Police (12/2012): Joan Rivers weighs in with a year-end fashion roundup on Fashion Police . Along with Giuliana Rancic, Kelly Osbourne and George Kotsiopoulos, Rivers will call out the best and worst of celebrity frocks, naming the "Fash-Hole" who's committed the most egregious crimes against couture.
Joan Rivers Quizzed by UK Border Police in Fishing Boat Sting (11/2012): American comedian spotted in trawler at illegal immigrant entry hotspot of Faversham.
Joan Rivers: Lindsay Lohan Is Throwing Her Life Away (10/2012): Comedienne Joan Rivers is quizzed on her feelings on a number of celebrities that have been shamed in the media recently as she gets out of her car...
Joan Rivers on Fashion Week in a Nutshell (09/2012): Joan Rivers tells Buzzfeed Shift, "Trying to make sense of New York Fashion Week is like trying to make sense of a party at Charlie Sheen's house: tons of beautiful women, lasts for days, and it's a miracle that no one died." ... More »
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