NBC's Joan Rivers Tribute Features Nikki Glaser, Bill Maher, and More Comics
Stream the uncensored and extended version on Peacock beginning May 14.
More than a decade after her death, legendary comedian Joan Rivers is being celebrated in style. The late comic icon will be the focus of a one-hour NBC special, Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute, airing this May, featuring Rivers’ daughter Melissa, her closest Hollywood pals, and comedy’s biggest names.
“Given that I’m dead, I assume someone will finally decide to honor me. Well, it’s about time,” Rivers wrote in a letter she left for her daughter, Melissa.
The NBC tribute will pay homage to Rivers’ razor-sharp humor and impact on pop culture. The comedy community will also revisit her arsenal of jokes and add their own personal spin to reflect today’s social and cultural landscape, along with their own original material.
When does the Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute premiere?
The one-hour Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute special is set to air Tuesday, May 13 at 10p ET/PT on NBC.
How can I watch the Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute on Peacock?
An extended and uncensored version of the special will be available to stream starting Wednesday, May 14 on Peacock. It will feature additional comics, who will be announced at a later date.
Who is appearing on the Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute?
You can expect appearances, musical bits, and standup comedy from today’s biggest names who have been touched by Rivers’ legacy, including Rachel Brosnahan, Margaret Cho, Nikki Glaser, Tiffany Haddish, Chelsea Handler, Neil Patrick Harris, Bill Maher, Howie Mandel, Joel McHale, Tracy Morgan, Patton Oswalt, Aubrey Plaza, Sarah Silverman, Melissa Rivers, Jean Smart, and Rita Wilson.
Is there a teaser for Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute?
Why yes there is! NBC dropped a promo on April 3. Watch it below.
When was the Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute filmed?
The special was filmed on Nov 7, 2024, on the opening night of the 2024 New York Comedy Festival at The Apollo. Proceeds benefited the charity, God’s Love We Deliver, where Rivers served on the board of directors and was actively involved for many years.
What else do I need to know about the special?
“This tribute is everything my mother would have wanted — hilarious, unfiltered, and filled with people she respected (and roasted). And as usual, she was still the funniest person in the room. It’s incredibly moving to see so many iconic comedians come together to celebrate her legacy, especially the women whose careers she helped make possible by breaking down so many doors,” Rivers’ daughter Melissa — TV host, producer, podcaster, fashion expert, and best-selling author — said in a statement.
“I know she’d be thrilled to see how far things have come, and she’d still have notes. This is more than a tribute. It’s a reminder of the trail she blazed and the joy she brought to so many.”
Watch Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute on May 13 at 10p ET/PT on NBC, and make sure to stream the extended and uncensored version the next day on Peacock.
