Sun Apr 13 10:30:00 UTC 2025: **All-Star Comedy Tribute to Joan Rivers Set to Air on NBC**

NEW YORK – A star-studded tribute to the late Joan Rivers, “Dead Funny: An All-Star Tribute to Joan Rivers,” will air on NBC on May 13. The special, taped last November at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, features a constellation of comedians including Chelsea Handler, Tiffany Haddish, Aubrey Plaza, Rita Wilson, Rachel Brosnahan, Jeffrey Ross, and Joe McHale, celebrating Rivers’ life and legendary career.

The tribute was conceived by Melissa Rivers, Joan’s daughter and an executive producer of the special. Melissa shared that the special is a long-overdue celebration of her mother’s comedic legacy and a testament to her ability to unite people through laughter. She expressed a wish her mother could have seen the event, highlighting Rivers’ unique skill in bridging political divides with humor. Melissa also revealed anecdotes about her mother’s involvement in her recent wedding planning.

The special will revisit Rivers’ most memorable jokes and offer reflections on her impact on the comedy world, promising a blend of raucous humor and heartfelt tributes. The broadcast promises to be a fitting tribute to a comedic icon who left an enduring mark on the entertainment industry.

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