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NBC’s Joan Rivers Tribute Special Debuts Tonight, Honoring Comedy Icon

The hour-long special, produced by Melissa Rivers, airs on NBC at 10 p.m. ET/PT, with an uncensored version streaming on Peacock tomorrow.

"Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute," an NBC comedy special honoring the life and legacy of "Fashion Police" alum Joan Rivers airs May 13 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
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Overview

  • The tribute, titled 'Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute,' celebrates Rivers’ groundbreaking career and influence on comedy and pop culture.
  • Filmed at Harlem’s Apollo Theater during the 2024 New York Comedy Festival, the event features performances by top comedians including Chelsea Handler, Tiffany Haddish, and Sarah Silverman.
  • Melissa Rivers, who produced the special, described it as 'hilarious, unfiltered, and filled with people she respected (and roasted).'
  • An extended and uncensored version of the special will be available on Peacock starting May 14, with an encore airing on E! on June 5.
  • Proceeds from the tribute benefit God’s Love We Deliver, a charity Joan Rivers supported throughout her life.