Category Archives: Press

Joan Rivers Confidential: Available for Pre-Order!

From Melissa Rivers comes a spectacular new book, Joan Rivers Confidential! On shelves October 24th and available for pre-order now from the retailers below!

ABRAMS Bookshttp://www.abramsbooks.com/…/joan-rivers-confidential_9781…/

Amazon.comhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1419726730/

Barnes & Noblehttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/joan-rivers-con…/1125851786

IndieBoundhttp://www.indiebound.org/book/9781419726736

Books-A-Millionhttp://www.booksamillion.com/p/product/search/9781419726736

Powell’s Books, Inc.http://www.powells.com/…/joan-rivers-confidential-the-unsee…

Indigo, Chapters and Coleshttps://www.chapters.indigo.ca/…/jo…/9781419726736-item.html

QVC’s CEO Mike George on Joan and the Classics Collection

In a recent interview in Philadelphia Magazine, QVC’s CEO Mike George talked about the continued success of the network in the changing digital landscape. He also spoke about what Joan meant on both personal and professional levels as the Classics Collection continues.

“In the case of Joan, she had built a very impressive business with a strong team. That business has continued, the president of the company, Joan Rivers Worldwide, is the person that comes on air and sells the product. That business remains strong.”

Read the full interview.

Melissa Rivers Statement re: Lawsuit Filing

“Filing this lawsuit was one of the most difficult decisions I’ve ever had to make. What ultimately guided me was my unwavering belief that no family should ever have to go through what my mother, Cooper and I have been through. The level of medical mismanagement, incompetency, disrespect and outrageous behavior is shocking and frankly, almost incomprehensible. Not only did my mother deserve better, every patient deserves better. It is my goal to make sure that this kind of horrific medical treatment never happens to anyone again.”

– Melissa Rivers

“Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work” Airs Tonight on PBS

American Masters will present an In Memoriam tribute broadcast of the critically acclaimed documentary Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work tonight on PBS (check local listings).

This broadcast of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work marks the PBS premiere of the documentary for which PBS now has exclusive broadcast rights. After the broadcast, the film will be available on the American Masters website for a limited time.

Official Trailer:

Broadway Lights Dim for Joan

“Joan Rivers loved Broadway and we loved her. Due to the outpouring of love and respect for Joan Rivers from our community and from her friends and fans worldwide, the marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in her memory tonight, at exactly 6:45pm for one minute.”

Charlotte St. Martin
Executive Director
The Broadway League

Title photo from Joan’s 1994 Broadway play Sally Marr… and Her Escorts.

From Melissa

“It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother, Joan Rivers. She passed peacefully at 1:17pm surrounded by family and close friends. My son and I would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of Mount Sinai Hospital for the amazing care they provided for my mother.

Cooper and I have found ourselves humbled by the outpouring of love, support, and prayers we have received from around the world. They have been heard and appreciated.

My mother’s greatest joy in life was to make people laugh. Although that is difficult to do right now, I know her final wish would be that we return to laughing soon.”

Melissa Rivers