Joan Rivers Talks to WSJ's Lee Hawkins about New Shows & Her Career

[@jakre10]

She's not only funny, she's very wise. Miss her a lot

[@bellinimercado]

I think of all the interviews of joan rivers that i have watched, yours is the only one she took seriously. Thanks for this wonderful interview, RIP love you joan forever

[@ElderPinkerton]

Excellent interview. I think this is the best I have seen of any interviews of Joan Rivers. Her intelligence really showed. Your focus was so on the guest that I felt like I was talking with her. Really good.

[@chocolatin4u]

How amazing is this woman. You will be missed Joan!

[@glamdolly30]

I like this interviewers, he gets it - doesn't try to make it all about himself but pays due respect. And my God, Joan Rivers deserved respect, what a legend, what a talent, what a star! She wiped the floor with those puffed up, conceited no-talent fools like Jay Leno. He won't be remembered ten years from now (does anyone really recall anything he ever achieved now???) But Joan Rivers was a superstar, who deserves her place high in the comedy hall of fame among the best of the best. She wore her stardom lightly, she was humble and self deprecating throughout her life, as TRUE stars are. An incredible human being, a one-off and much missed - we shall not see her like again.

[@glamdolly30]

@Linda Gray Amen, Joan was sheer class. I think she appealed to women because she was so real - she was even real about her cosmetic surgery, sharing every detail of every procedure and even writing a book about it! She had many deep friendships that lasted her lifetime, including with the wonderful Vincent Price and his wife the actress and renowned wit Coral Browne. Class is drawn to class! Joan is very much missed - and sadly I don't yet see anyone, male or female, who can even try to fill her comedy shoes.

[@harveyneedleman817]

Perfectly said , Glamdolly.

[@TenorReacts]

I still can’t quite believe she’s gone 😒

[@daiveedino]

Good interviewer, very pleasant.

[@120ail1]

Joan was a national treasure!

[@yomilalgro]

Absolutely

[@tucsongreg1684]

What a wonderful interview, thanks ... Your ability to put someone at ease while they are sharing of themselves is incredible !!

[@chevydude658]

I'm back to watch this interview AGAIN! After about four or five times! Lee Hawkins is one of THE finest interviewers I have ever seen. (I'm talking skill-wise.) He has such an ability to focus on the guest and never over power them. He asks pertinent questions that aren't shallow and irritating. I personally get irritated with interviewers that purposefully ask questions to try to slant it into a positive or negative light. Hawkins allows me to draw my own conclusion. One of the best. I love Joan Rivers and he allowed her to speak freely. Just a great job.

[@desursins]

Mr. Hawkins...a really great interview. You are a great interviewer, a pleasure to watch.

[@mosca-tse-tse]

Yes!

[@shawnchristopherwhite3271]

Joan Rivers was fearless! She was fascinating - after decades in the public eye no one ever get tired of her and just wanted to see and hear more of her as she chronicled the last 50 years in humour.

[@lamarrtownsendtarot]

Love her she seems so smart

[@graysonburkhart]

#JoanRivers was an Iconic trail blazer like no other. One of Americas Greatest! Trend Setter and a Heart of Gold ❤

[@batirtzeurkiaga4973]

How I love this lady!! The biggest hug to you, wherever you are, Ms. Rivers!!!!!

[@AnaCosta-sq7lo]

Great interview and great interviewer! Congratulations :)

[@ambsat]

Great interview; thank you. Joan~so smart, funny, truly one of a kind; will miss her forever.

[@777Author]

Gotta love her! What a beautiful, funny, and real woman. I would love to see her comedy show in NY where she tries out her material.

[@TaraEGirodmystictara50]

I've always liked this Pioneer, Joan Rivers.

[@KosOrSomeSayKosmo]

In contrast to many people's perception of her, personally, she was warm, caring, and maternal. You can see that attitude towards the interviewer in this clip. I love you Joan!

[@expertexcavatinginc]

Phenomenal interview of a tremendous, gracious, hilarious, talented woman. Watching this tonight, almost in 2020- years after she's been gone- brings me such profound joy on such a lonely and tiring night. 🌃 Miss you Joan ❤️

[@thomas261989]

Wow, I never thought I'd say this but this woman is quite smart.

[@carolineorchange21]

+thomas261989 Joan's stage persona was crass and often ugly. The lady herself graduated from Barnard, worked for Bond's as a fashion consultant, and was a legendary theater attendee for the entirety of her adult life. I really appreciate someone who could slay on the talk shows but also step out of character to do long-form serious interviews like this and the several podcast appearances of her final years.

[@dollyproductions1]

Lee brought the best out in Joan, unlike a lot of others before him. So wish she was still with us

[@ronoc627]

Could you imagine the jokes she'd be making now!! A bright star.. She reminds me of my mother not in the comedian side but the fact she is a total survivor.. And always finds a silver lining... That's magic.. Real pure magic

[@flenif2247]

Loved her advice starting at 15 minute mark.

[@benjamingoldstein1111]

"Ladies and gentlemen, the best act in her price range!!!" Brilliant

[@iggymusic]

How respectful interview! Could not stop to watch!

[@johntirado-glover3574]

Joan Rivers you are so missed. Legend. Iconic. RIP💕

[@richardm239]

joan was probably the hardest working woman is show biz ever ,gone way to soon .

[@leejanderson2]

She right you got to be smart...!!!! Intelligence is 🔑 key!!!

[@leejanderson2]

I like that she was involved in her products.....******

[@Velimattiranta]

Oh Joan. We miss you. nobody can fill those shoes.

[@kylephoenix3686]

Joan was an amazing businesswoman by using fame/celebrity and figuring out the business opportunities that she could manifest. She's done an excellent job of teaching Melissa business and how to handle it. It's wonderful that after Edgar's death she picked herself up, learned business in and out and taught her daughter and grandson.and then left them $125 million!!!!!!!! No one understood how wealthy Joan was.

[@lisettetrela4934]

Love this woman!

[@StratKruzer]

There’s an unexpected humility about her.

[@MJ-yj9sb]

Miss her!

[@laurelarnold1148]

Me to she was a amazing woman with a big heart i will love her forever

[@heidiwehry3566]

I miss her! She’s a national treasure!

[@flenif2247]

I just adore a smart gal.

[@maszlagma]

Joan is so lovely! It's so weird that how opposite her real personality is with her stand-up one.

[@christopherholden66]

Best person to ever interview her

[@KareMax08]

Good interview, she was an amazing woman.

[@adriancolon8435]

The funniest woman to ever live ❤

[@ShanonField]

Love her and miss her

[@islandgirl45]

Such an inspiration 🌺

[@agnana1978]

This woman was one of the smartest and wises human beings that ever lived .

[@NAVH94]

You will be missed

[@NPC19191]

Lol I loved that they showed a crazy hair opra picture

[@jackmac6965]

I hope she knows wherever she is the deep love that is still felt for her by so many

[@ayalacar]

Joan is amazing!

[@PDC1987]

The advice Bill Cosby gave her is actually quite ominous and disturbing given all that has come to light since this interview happened.

[@sassymouth2056]

Stop with the drama

[@henrym7198]

The Best!

[@lenwelch2195]

She went out on top

[@PeterYogi]

11:21 I didn't mean it that way hahahahah ;)

[@josephmillermusic]

Awesome

[@miami05333]

...AND SHES VERY FUNNY!

[@brianeduardo1234]

Lee Hawkins.. is just gorgeous.. where have they been hiding him?

[@elinsufi5250]

Miss joan river is very smart..even with that age..

[@Tason123]

Roller skate? Can I roller skate? I saw that funny girl reference

[@shannon9155]

She was so funny!

[@ARTSTARSTV]

"Don't look to the right, don't look to the left, run your own race."

[@flenif2247]

begin = being

[@flenif2247]

What is drawing these groups to you, Joan, is that you are an outsider. So many relate to begin outsiders. Certainly the gays do.

[@theagta]

Very true! Plus, she's a master at throwing shade too. 😎 Such a classy, smart woman! Much love 💕💕💕

[@noddonnoddon]

Anthony Jeselnik is in "In bed with Joan"? That's so awesome

[@ellefox1132]

Did she say Jim Ross?.. "Good Ole J.R.?".. from Wrestling? lol. I never saw that episode

[@bellosardo84]

who is this fine looking man.

[@jackspratt1496]

Is he gay? He is hot and smart.

[@roycey32]

He is one handsome guy.

[@src3360]

He looks like Tiki Barber

[@gojewla]

OMG! What happened to Oprah's hair???

[@benwakefield93]

Joan would have been a great Joe Rogan interview if she just lived a bit longer 😥

[@brianeduardo1234]

Such a bright woman - what a shame what happened- he is really cute

[@carey579]

should be wearing a hat lol

[@agitoteen3995]

Como bergamoga jabjabajaa

[@sunnythymes5444]

😎😍😋😄😊😉🤗😗

[@rewardless]

Lee Hawkins is hot!

[@katherinecollins1876]

David Letterman

[@carey579]

Queen Of The Gays :D

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

He needs speech lessons.

[@blue4uable]

Talking about Oprah about her weight what about you how many face lifts have you had?

[@thetruth4154]

She said it a hundred million times lol she laughed at herself. You must be fun to be around

[@wkworld6741]

You must not know about joan. She includes her plastic surgery in her act and makes fun of it. In fact shes harsher on herself than she ever is on the likes of oprah etc

[@maryo726]

this guy is so boring and doesnt seem to get her jokes. but joan was great as always

[@CertifiedLeeHawkins]

Thanks for watching. I'm sorry you found my interview with Joan boring. My goal in these interviews isn't to "riff" off of the guests jokes or to show the viewer how funny and entertaining I am. There are so many "celebrity interviewers" out there doing that, and I don't feel I need to add to that phenomenon. I don't think I would be great at it, although it does work for others. My goal is always to do an informative interview that gives the guest a chance to show a side of themselves that the public rarely sees or knows about. I have interviewed many legendary comedians, for example, and I make it a point not to allow them to turn it into a standup routine, but to make it a real interview. If it seemed like I didn't "go along" with Joan's jokes, your observation was correct. If you watch any of my interviews with comedians you will see that I do not go down that road with them. I try to keep them talking in a serious way about their business and brand, in ways you don't see elsewhere. The beauty of it, is they keep calling for these interviews. I know I am not the funniest or best looking, but for some reason major celebrities pitch me and grant me interviews. I watched this interview in memory of Joan, and happened to stumble upon your comment. I appreciate the fact that you took the time to watch. She was a lovely lady and she will be missed. I am not ashamed of this interivew. I believe Joan I succeeded in doing a WSJ-caliber interview with Joan Rivers, that showed another dimension. Not everybody is going to love my style of interview, but I appreciate the people who follow them regularly. And once again, I appreciate that you took the time to watch as well. I am sorry if you didn't like it, but I hope that you will continue to watch with the knowledge of my intentions, and perhaps you will see value in it then. Fact is, I'm not a comedian or even a host. I'm a journalist. I am not here to interrupt guests or to crack my own jokes, but I'm here to help my viewers understand and to inform them. My interviews aren't about me. They're about the guest. This was about Joan. She was the greatest. Thank you, Mary. Best, Lee Hawkins

[@maryo726]

Lee Hawkins I respect your style and will watch your interviews in a new light. thanks!

[@love4myclarks7]

Lee Hawkins Lee, I thought it was great. Just as Joan, I get your style and enjoy it because it brings a different perspective when watching, just like the awesome Wendy Williams interview (btw Your interviews I watch at least once a month lol because they are inspiring) Your questions and your conversation show the mindset behind so many of these great celebrity strategies to their success. It's not just another "press tour" interview, but a very in-depth and interesting interview. Keep up the awesome work!

[@CertifiedLeeHawkins]

Thanks so much! I appreciate your taking the time to watch! Best, Hawk

[@WedrownyGrajek]

And I think just the opposite! I looved the interview! because it was smart, prepaired and original. And most of all, Mr Hawkins let Joan Rivers shine and be a star, and show her true self. I am so sick of boring, always the same questions which show that the interviewer doesn't know anything about the guest. In this interview I was truly interested what she will say and what the next question will be. Respect! PS And Mr Hawkings, you really look dapper there! Great look!

[@brianeduardo1234]

Such a bright woman - what a shame what happened- he is really cute