Joan Rivers' Early Inspiration
Clip: Season 1 | 55s
Comedian Joan Rivers recalls her early inspirations towards comedy.
Comedian Joan Rivers recalls her early inspirations towards comedy. As a young actress in college, she found no female role models, and instead admired the work of comedy legend Lenny Bruce. Conducted on November 16, 2006, this never before seen interview outtake is from the archives of the six-hour PBS comedy series MAKE ‘EM LAUGH: The Funny Business of America.
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Joan Rivers' Early Inspiration
Clip: Season 1 | 55s
Comedian Joan Rivers recalls her early inspirations towards comedy. As a young actress in college, she found no female role models, and instead admired the work of comedy legend Lenny Bruce. Conducted on November 16, 2006, this never before seen interview outtake is from the archives of the six-hour PBS comedy series MAKE ‘EM LAUGH: The Funny Business of America.
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