NBC Announces Star-Studded Joan Rivers Tribute Special Airing May 13

The special, filmed at the 2024 New York Comedy Festival, honors Rivers’ comedic legacy with performances from top comedians and benefits God’s Love We Deliver.

• NBC will air 'Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute' on May 13, 2025, with an extended, uncensored version streaming on Peacock the following day.
• The special was filmed at the Apollo Theater during the 2024 New York Comedy Festival and features performances by comedians such as Nikki Glaser, Bill Maher, and Sarah Silverman.
• Melissa Rivers, along with Chris Convy, Erich Bergen, and David Jammy, served as executive producers for the tribute.
• Proceeds from the event will benefit God’s Love We Deliver, a charity where Joan Rivers served on the Board of Directors.
• The tribute celebrates Rivers’ groundbreaking impact on comedy, particularly her role in paving the way for women in entertainment.

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