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Review: Miss “Mrs. Maisel”? Jean Smart is Going to Win the Emmy for Playing a Joan Rivers Type in “Hacks”

by Roger Friedman - May 21, 2021 11:48 pm

It's actually possible Jean Smart is going to win two Emmy Awards this year. It's been the best of times, I imagine, and the...

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Oscars Other In Memoriam Snub Was Elaine Stritch, As Well as Joan Rivers

by Roger Friedman - February 23, 2015 11:36 am

I wish I understood what went on behind the scenes at the Academy. They snubbed Joan Rivers from the In Memoriam segment. But left...

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Johnny Carson, the Musical? Joan Rivers, Ed McMahon Among Characters in Broadway Workshop Production

by Roger Friedman - October 2, 2014 9:43 am

Remember that book about Johnny Carson by the late talk show host's lawyer, Henry Bushkin? Well, Bushkin has decided to turn it into a...

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Joan Rivers: Watch 7 Never Before Seen Outtakes from a PBS Documentary

by Roger Friedman - September 24, 2014 11:26 pm

Here are 7 never before seen outtakes of interviews with Joan Rivers from a PBS documentary made in 2006 for "American Masters":

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Joan Rivers Doc “A Piece of Work” to Get Special PBS Airing on American Masters

by Roger Friedman - September 18, 2014 3:34 pm

PBS is suddenly getting very timely. Even while we're all enjoying the Roosevelts, there are still topical considerations. Next Tuesday, American Masters will show...

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UPDATE Joan Rivers: All Broadway Theaters Will Dim Lights Tonight after All

by Roger Friedman - September 9, 2014 12:14 pm

UPDATE Broadway League changed its mind after worst pr mistake in history. All Broadway houses will dim lights tonight for Joan Rivers. EARLIER Tonight,...

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