JOAN RIVERS: EXIT LAUGHING Documentary to Premiere on Thirteen 4/1
By: Caryn Robbins Mar. 23, 2016
JOAN RIVERS: EXIT LAUGHING, the first documentary about legendary comedian Joan Rivers since her passing, will air on THIRTEEN onFriday, April 1 at 10 p.m. Featuring Sarah Silverman, Whitney Cummings, Kathy Griffin, Dick Cavett, Don Rickles, Lily Tomlin, Marlo Thomas and many more, the film was produced by the Comedy Hall of Fame.
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Exit Laughingis the first in a planned series of documentary films about the grandmasters of comedy (and the future inductees of the Comedy Hall of Fame). This first documentary was created with the hope of bringing more comedy arts programming to public television. The program will debut on THIRTEEN because Joan Rivers embodied New York; brassy, forward, honest, smart and very funny."It was been more than a year since her passing and we felt it was important to honor Joan's legacy," said Jeffrey Pancer, Head Curator of the Comedy Hall of Fame. "She was critical to breaking the glass ceiling of then male-dominated standup comedy. In the process, she revolutionized the field as a pioneer to forge a path for the wave of female standups in the 1970's and 1980's and beyond. Today women have come to define comedy in all aspects of the field. This phenomenon has become one of the biggest sea changes in modern comedy. For this reason, the Comedy Hall of Fame felt it essential to chronicle and communicate Joan's importance for a new generation."
The cornerstone of Joan Rivers: Exit Laughing comes from Joan's interview for the Archive of the Comedy Hall of Fame, which represents their continuing effort to preserve the traditions that form the foundations of the genre. About WNET As New York's flagship public media provider and the parent company of THIRTEEN and WLIW21 and operator of NJTV, WNET brings quality arts, education and public affairs programming to more than 5 million viewers each week. WNET produces and presents such acclaimed PBS series as Nature, Great Performances, American Masters, PBS NEWSHOUR Weekend, CHARLIE ROSE and a range of documentaries, children's programs, and local news and cultural offerings available on air and online. PIONEERS in educational programming, WNET has created such groundbreaking series as Get the Math, Oh Noah! and Cyberchase and provides tools for educators that bring compelling content to life in the classroom and at home. WNET highlights the tri-state's unique culture and diverse communities through NYC-ARTS, Reel 13, NJTV News with Mary Alice Williams and MetroFocus, the multi-platform news magazine focusing on the New York region. WNET is also a leader in connecting with viewers on emerging platforms, including the THIRTEEN Explore App where users can stream PBS content for free.
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