Joan Rivers | The Complete "Pioneers of Television" Interview | Steven J Boettcher

[@ajfoodiesaiyan]

I miss her so much. Seven years on and I still find it hard to believe she's gone. Funniest person in comedy, no one will ever outshine her.

[@kasession]

Same here! I was fan FOR DECADES!!! She was the reason I watched the Red Carpet of awards shows. Fashion Police was my absolute guilty pleasure. People were surprised it was a hit. I was not.

[@doniellestenson3502]

Joan invented "extra". Noone did it better.

[@justinwhite6787]

Too right! So happy to have seen her in stand up - several times in NYC.

[@unowen-nh9ov]

"I step over assistants." She slagged the Obamas, Barack sent a lovely message when she died. Joan raised the bar.

[@unowen-nh9ov]

"So smart dick", never heard that before.

[@ciaransammon]

I’m so glad to see something I’ve never seen of hers. She is just magical.

[@rickyolivarez]

Right! I hope Carrie Fisher has some gems hidden as well.

[@gaylereid8264]

I soooo MISS HER❣️❣️❣️

[@JNMKlover]

I wish Joan believed she was beautiful as we saw her. And Carrie believed how brilliant she was.

[@michaelrecycle9838]

There is something so special about her. She was a REAL person who never forgot the struggle of the average person.

[@tarync6539]

I'll just pretend this is recent and she's still blessing us with her presence. What an incredible piece of work this lady is!

[@markwhitman9029]

I do that too! Miss her in the worst way. No one today makes me howl anymore

[@tarync6539]

@@markwhitman9029 I totally agree she made me laugh in a way no one else ever has

[@trainrover]

Many a high friend school at the early '80s owned the record of a potty-mouth stand up act of hers 🍸

[@stephanie3848]

I miss her too 😔

[@iTzJimBoi]

People mistaken Joan’s stage persona for her real personality. A comedian always has a facade, it’s required. A comedian must be bigger than life because no one wants to pay to see normalcy. Joan played her part brilliantly. Crass, rude, unfiltered. Off the stage, everyone knew her as the best person. She gifted her team expensive necklaces (a story told to reporters by her assistants) and was always giving gifts. Her act calls Lucille many names and made fun of her appearance. Off stage, she loves Lucille. Yet, people only know her for being spiteful and rude. They don’t mention her business acumen and love for her fellow female comics and performers. Legend.

[@manbtm1]

This lady was the real deal, so intelligent, so talented, so human, and absolutely nobody’s fool. They just don’t make them like that anymore.

[@user-fb4sb1zi8g]

Miss Joan so much! This sensitive society we live in today could use more of Joan's comedy.

[@gusa8006]

The Political Correctness and Cancel Culture Brigade are bunch of Sensitive Beings

[@camsmith336]

This interview just shows what a genuine person Joan was, no BS about her!!!! Whenever I am feeling down I look on youtube for a Joan clip and life is good once again..... how I miss dear Joan......

[@micheleboniface6751]

Me too, me too !!

[@cavalier9915]

I live for Joan's interviews where she's cracking jokes and being hilarious, and yet her "serious" interviews are so, so compelling. Goddamn she was a smart person--she wasn't Phi Beta Kappa at Barnard for nothing.

[@Patrick3183]

And this was college THEN, when colleges weren’t a idiotic woke ideology machine

[@emifer5356]

Have you seen the “joan rivers gets her head shrunk?” That is my favourite Joan Rivers interview, with a psychologist, and she gets into really serious matters. Joan tells the interviewer in the end that it was a tremendous experience.

[@scottgarbo1288]

It's SO GREAT to hear the incredible Joan Rivers acknowledge her own brilliance. She's 1000% correct - she was, is and always will be funnier than anyone other comic. She was the best of the best and that will never change because she was an absolutely brilliant woman who could turn anything into an unforgettable joke. The world still missed her amazing humor but her honesty and sweetness as well.

[@iwantafennec9577]

Someone FINALLY tells the truth about Jerry Seinfeld. Calling him mediocre is being very kind. Joan you are missed!

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

Oh, he was one of the mob, doing the same stuff as everyone else, and competent, super competent. I'm surprised she didn't give Larry David the credit he deserves.

[@glorioswanson3574]

I've always said it was Elaine, Kramer and Constanza that carried the show -- BUT, Jerry was the straight man, the setup guy and he was great at it and it worked. It was a great dynamic between all of them.

[@wintercomesearly]

@@nonenoneonenonenone Jerry would have been nobody without the brilliant Larry David.

[@Trollika_Devi]

Joan was brilliant in a way but she was also a bitter **** who had to put everybody down. Jerry Seinfeld may or not not be mediocre but it's very petty to say such things about others in your field.

[@wintercomesearly]

@@Trollika_Devi bitter or not, she was making a good case of the irony of a not that funny male comedian making half a billion bucks in his career, retiring early, while a top of her game female comedian would work into her eighties to make one third of that.

[@michaeldiamond2755]

I could listen to Joan talk all day

[@andyroo9381]

We were lucky to have her for the time she was here.

[@brucelichtenstein1647]

I knew Joan for 30 years. She was beautiful inside and out. I miss her hugs the most. She was the funniest person on the planet. Love you Joan.

[@waynejohnson4960]

You were so lucky.

[@JeffLivingston-zl6oh]

My good friend Diamond Lil had the same surgery, the same week, as Joan did, and survived. They would have been greatest friends..... Now I miss them both. I wish Heaven was actually real, cuz I'd go to see them..

[@Shellbee22]

She was …as Tina Turner said (another great talent in her field) “Simply The Best” 💕

[@Elvis.Aron.Presley.35.77]

@@JeffLivingston-zl6ohHeaven is real. Just believe God sent His only son Jesus to be the ultimate sacrifice so we all wouldn’t have to go through that to make it into Heaven. (John 3:16 King James Version). Talk to Him like he’s your best friend. Ask forgiveness for sins/mistakes. Try your best. I wouldn’t be here today without Him and my child. Have faith & believe and you can spend eternity in peace & bliss with the Lord and all your loved ones❤I promise you He’s real & so is Heaven❤

[@rudiisrael92]

Thank you KZbin for keeping Joan in our minds. One of a kind.

[@gonzaloarvietti4920]

What ? They canceled her before her death Fashion police was down

[@garethwood6659]

This lady was wonderful. Smart funny but actually really kind.

[@11Dossier]

A brilliant interview with a brilliant comedian. Miss her so much. They’ll never be another like her .

[@deborahfrancey9797]

Your daughter Melissa should be so proud of her Mom. She was funny. But so human. And she adored you❤❤

[@3a5859]

I miss Joan every day.This lady is still a powerforce of pure American talent made in New York.Eloquent, super duper smart, a trailblaser at it s best.Real comedic genius and on a league of her own.

[@UWPower]

Never got the credit she deserved for being so intelligent. You can’t be a good comedian without being exceptionally bright and astute. Joan towered above the others with her perceptive abilities!

[@jiminhart]

I miss her. There's no other celebrity I would say that about.

[@Fishing4life1997]

agreed

[@garethwood6659]

I totally agree. Lovely funny lady who did so much to help people but kept it quiet.

[@KLAY1946]

Totally agree...i miss a few, but her the very most

[@paulbarnhart210]

I miss Joan 😢

[@JoeyMrTurbo]

Totally agree.

[@johntirado-glover3574]

Joan Rivers is an icon. My favorite comedian of all times. Miss her tremendously.

[@jeremyanderson7902]

We need joan now more than ever in 2021. Miss her.

[@kayumochi]

Wow. I never realized what a completely truthful human Joan Rivers was.

[@charleswatson5313]

I’m so glad to have seen this interview. There was an evening with Joan on British TV back in the eighties. In the audience were many comic personalities sitting there nor knowing if they should laugh. More fool them. She comes from another planet and brings joy to everyone.

[@shellysexercise1394]

So gracious. She gives Johnny Carson credit even though he really did her dirty. Shows her true character. She was kind, giving, and loving.

[@waynejohnson4960]

Class act till the end

[@MaleOrderBride]

Right?! No-one outside of America even knows Johnny Carson! He was a nobody! A local act!😒 Joan Rivers is an international icon! She was famous worldwide and loved globally!! ❤ She gives this Johnny guy way too much credit...when the rest of the world don't even know who he is?!😂

[@emmylou-y4b]

Miss Joan Rivers SO much. She was such a vital woman; can't believe she's gone 7 years.

[@doniellestenson3502]

It seems like yesterday.So relevent.So endearing.

[@quietyoutrash8150]

Joan was a real star

[@subobbio1140]

Bless her heart. A legend. So talented and sweet while sarcastic and poignant.

[@ddduva4440]

Just an amazing professional. Irreplaceable.

[@willbarnett7622]

The QUEEN of comedy! I have loved Joan since I first saw her. She was a comedic genius. I miss her terribly. The best and funniest lady. Thanks for sharing this. RIP Joan ❤️🙏

[@nathelondon3719]

Unprecedented, unique, unequaled. Shalom and RIP Joan.

[@anjaplushenka5995]

*She was effective and a true once-in-a-millennium comedian and talent-a true, singular star-because in real life she was a fiercely intelligent woman who felt deeply and observed more deeply still. She'd hate to hear this, but yes, Joan, you were, are, and will forever remain an ICON.*

[@garyfayman5976]

What a brilliant, funny woman. I was blessed to see her live in Boston in 2009. May her memory forever be a blessing.

[@gusa8006]

You were lucky being 🙏

[@MM-cy1tc]

She was brilliant! Such a legend. A real icon of comedy.

[@joelarama]

How I miss Joan. 😔⭐️

[@TheJamiebaby15]

She really was a pioneer she broke down barriers for female comedians

[@RubenAlvarado1996]

She was such an intelligent person. So much wisdom coming from her mouth. Listening to her have a “non-comedy” conversation is just so warming. Educational even. I miss her so much ❤

[@EvanRockwell1]

Robin Williams was someone I looked up to so much as a child. I was OBSESSED with Mrs. Doubtfire. I still am. As a kid, I remember Joan being someone who was glamorous and loved being rich. It wasn't until I was an adult that I truly appreciated her comedy and personality and I was in love. They died so close together. It was like losing 2 of my closest friends back to back.

[@TimChirikalov]

A legend.

[@slareve3573]

She personified resilience! Definitely miss this soul!

[@cherielacroix3046]

The best Comedian Ever! No one could ever come close to Joan Rivers… I miss her

[@bullzdawguk]

29:17 "And, I will still go on stage and I still think I'm funnier than any of my contemporaries that I'm working with now." I firmly believe there is huge difference between confidence and conceit, but only a fine line that separates them. What she says there is the pure confidence of an artist who knows their craft with flawless accuracy. Clearly, she knows where the line is. R.I.P. Joan Rivers. A pure gem.

[@mattbernabe]

This is the reason why I will forever love and admire this woman. She conquered in an all male business, then paved the way for other female comics to make it in the business. I loved Joan. I didn't know her, I've never met her (Wish I did), but I absolutely loved her. Seeing these interviews that I've never seen before pop up here and there makes me feel as of she is still around.

[@donnaelizabethcampbell5559]

Can you imagine what Joan,would say about today.We miss you Joan😭❤️💋⭐

[@henryandfriendslive]

What a brilliant interview and a brilliant human being. The world misses her so much.

[@karmaxxl7945]

I Miss Her, A true Comedy Legend for All times!!!

[@peterdavino4408]

No one ever has a bad word to say about Joan Rivers and that in itself is a major statement on who she was and what she was all about. She came into my place of business one day with her grandson Cooper. She was nice to everybody and treated everyone with amazing graciousness and respect and I'll never forget it. She was a class act for sure!

[@brianeduardo1234]

She is a very honest woman

[@cherryedwards3]

Joan Rivers had so much energy and a huge drive. She was almost like a machine.

[@cinaedvabyer2147]

I love JOAN RIVERS ❤️❤️❤️

[@mickigold7007]

Joan is the most down to earth, authentic, kind, funniest, woman and a natural beauty. I miss her and watch her again and again every chance I get.

[@zn.mercury3089]

Miss Joan Rivers truly was one of the greatest. Loved her tremendously then and I still love and miss her to this day. She will forever be a legend and an icon. 💖

[@douglasdare175]

Amazing to see a new interview, when I thought I'd seen everything. She's still so inspiring! ...as if she thought she wasn't a "rich woman"!

[@FuriedHearts]

Such an intelligent, curious, confident, caring woman. She genuinely cares about other people and calls it like it is. She is so the opposite of a narcissist. She simply knows she is funny and talented; and that’s that.

[@evelynnoguera3418]

Miss her so much!

[@christopherh5672]

One of a kind. Such a softy underneath it all. Miss her so much xx

[@kathrynjaneway5346]

She is and always shall be one of the greatest wonders of this Earth.

[@larahedge8960]

The sense of humor of the USA died with you, my queen. How I miss you dearly. RIP Joan Rivers

[@anthonykennedy5324]

An absolutely brilliant monologue.

[@victorsilvester78]

God she is brilliant. So missed and no one remotely of such talent around to replace her.

[@thomstephens]

Sooo miss this great lady! Glad I got to see her before she passed - funniest comedy show I’ve ever seen.

[@hugo9448]

The world wasn’t prepared for her gone. She’ll be forever missed.

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

It's interesting to hear her talk about being so contemporary, and she was. I didn't often like where she went, but she knew where she was going.

[@GHOSTbirdnatureLOVER]

Anyone who hasn't watched her 2010 documentary needs to watch it. It's amazing.

[@paulrob555]

This world became a less bright n funny place when Joan died. I miss her literally every day. Fashion Police and everything else she was doing gave me life and no matter how tough life was I would think, “At least I still have Joan to make me laugh”. We love and miss you dearly, Joan ❤️🥺

[@residentevil4life]

LOVE Joan Rivers, her first book is so inspirational especially for those of us who want to work our dream jobs.

[@DonnaMayStanish]

Joan truly was one of a kind. She was intelligent, quick wit, sharp as a tack, straightforward, no BS and funny as hell! I loved her! ❤️

[@vsoodsocal]

She was one of the greatest. So talented, fearless and funny

She was one of a kind. I still love to see her, as she is one the funniest people on TV I have ever seen.

[@cusimilooking4965]

This was a great woman. I enjoyed her, appreciated her comedy and honesty. God Bless her.

[@adriancolon8435]

The funniest woman to ever live ❤️👑

[@stuartmcdonald5172]

She's tough, strong and brilliant. A national treasure.

[@Beedee581]

Thank god she always stayed busy and did so many interviews and shows. Everyday I can still find something new from her like she’s still actually here.

[@MovieJon]

NO ONE could touch her. She was so insightful and hilarious. Cruel? Sometimes, perhaps, but the truth hurts and she laid it all out there. She is so, so, so missed in the horrible social climate we find ourselves in now...

[@SocialClout]

There will never be another. Glamorous, funny, relatable, and irreverent. It just doesn't happen anymore.

[@violettalewandowski4913]

I miss her❤

[@cf9882]

Wonderful interview and,, AS ALWAYS, candid, on point Joan. I miss her greatly! Rest in peace, great lady!

[@jonolson1965]

Fascinating insight into this brilliant comedienne!

[@sueb1337]

Miss her so much! I still listen to her book “I hate everyone.. starting with me” every once in a while and it cracks me up every time 😂❤️

[@tonynegron1927]

🙋‍♂️ We ♡ & miss you Joan! Looking great as usual. Love that necklace.

[@mrgordy1980]

This makes me know that Joan is still alive. She’s still here and she is still with us. Forever & Always

[@floydiandreamscapes5145]

Joan was one of the funniest ladies. The 70/80's spoiled us.

[@honesty5964]

Thrilled to see a new video with her! She was/is the BEST.

[@TheAntiqBoutiq]

Its 9 years and I still can’t believe she’s gone. She’d be what…90 now? Unbelievable.

[@anabelgodinez1086]

When I see her videos I feel like she was a member of my family . Seeing her hits my heart that much. She was able to give her true self all the time and thats admirable . She was a tough hard core comic and a true lady with a heart of gold .

[@tonygriffin8148]

This world is truly missing something special with Joan being gone We love you so much.

[@1truthplease]

LEGEND.

[@joeschmoe373]

Geez. Fiercely driven would be a total understatement for this woman. If you want to be at the top of your game in comedy or heck in any profession, she is the masterclass of how to approach it. You prepare and then approach and you never stop learning. SHIT, it sucks your not here today Joan!

[@MichaelBarberaMusic]

Will forever be what I consider my grandmother. Love her, love her, love her. Only celebrity I ever cried for when she died.

[@zachariahbeloved]

Learned so much. Show business is everything.

[@complextrocassette-carotta9889]

she's my favorite person ever

[@andrewwadium7107]

This is so lovely. LEGEND!

[@andrewsteiner2500]

Awesome interview

[@MathewRyan111]

Thank you for putting this up! I have never seen this!

[@balston113]

Damn. Joan not getting a sitcom might be one of the biggest missed opportunities ever in pop culture. Dead serious.

[@ttee3618]

She was sickening in Joan & Melissa

[@oscarp4328]

I miss her so much. 💔

[@susanarsoniadou3588]

Great artist

[@michaelminutti3227]

I am so glad this Joan Rivers interview was uploaded! I would look forward to her appearances on the Howard Stern show lol.

[@DannyBoy89]

I miss her too! I’d love to have had her around now amidst this crazy cancel culture we’re in! She’s have told us all how it is! RIP Joan x

[@katgirlblue]

That's for sure! She would have had a lot to say about it.

[@bitternessbarbie8655]

I think it would be along the lines of this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqmWqqKPYpp8o8U

[@jpwaddell]

I got to meet Joan. Kind. Smart. Hard-working. Then hilariously funny.

[@cadicorniche]

Magnificent woman!!!!