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JOAN RIVERS
(1933 - 2014)Nationality: USA
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Joan Alexandra Molinsky (June 8, 1933 September 4, 2014), known as Joan Rivers, was an American actress, comedian, writer, producer, and television host noted for her often controversial comedic persona where she was alternately self-deprecating or sharply acerbic, especially toward celebrities and politicians.
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Fun City Joan Rivers - Work in Progress by a Life in Progress Sally Marr&And Her EscortsFun City
A woman tries to get New York City created the 51st State
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Written by Joan Rivers; Edgar Rosenberg and Lester Colodny
1st Produced:
Morosco Theatre, New York
01 Feb 1972
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1st Published:
Samuel French Inc, New York
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Comedy
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Top of PageJoan Rivers - Work in Progress by a Life in Progress
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In her very personal new show, she answers her own favorite question - 'Can we talk?' the snarky wit and scorching tongue are still around for decoration. If anything, this might be the funniest show Rivers has ever performed.
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Devised by Joan Rivers, Douglas Bernstein And Denis Marke
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Martin Witts - Arts Theatre
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Top of PageSally Marr&And Her Escorts
Synopsis:
Sally Marr door to door vacuum cleaner saleswoman. Teacher of striptease routines. Mother of Lenny Bruce. The first female stand-up comic
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Written by Joan Rivers; Lonny Price; Erin Sanders
1st Produced:
Helen Hayes Theatre, New York
05 May 1994
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