Joan Rivers | The Complete "Pioneers of Television" Interview | Steven J Boettcher 

I miss her so much. Seven years on and I still find it hard to believe she's gone. Funniest person in comedy, no one will ever outshine her.

Someone FINALLY tells the truth about Jerry Seinfeld. Calling him mediocre is being very kind. Joan you are missed!

I’m so glad to see something I’ve never seen of hers. She is just magical.

There is something so special about her. She was a REAL person who never forgot the struggle of the average person.

Miss Joan so much! This sensitive society we live in today could use more of Joan's comedy.

This lady was the real deal, so intelligent, so talented, so human, and absolutely nobody’s fool. They just don’t make them like that anymore.

People mistaken Joan’s stage persona for her real personality. A comedian always has a facade, it’s required. A comedian must be bigger than life because no one wants to pay to see normalcy. Joan played her part brilliantly. Crass, rude, unfiltered. Off the stage, everyone knew her as the best person. She gifted her team expensive necklaces (a story told to reporters by her assistants) and was always giving gifts. Her act calls Lucille many names and made fun of her appearance. Off stage, she loves Lucille. Yet, people only know her for being spiteful and rude. They don’t mention her business acumen and love for her fellow female comics and performers. Legend.

I'll just pretend this is recent and she's still blessing us with her presence. What an incredible piece of work this lady is!

I could listen to Joan talk all day

It's SO GREAT to hear the incredible Joan Rivers acknowledge her own brilliance. She's 1000% correct - she was, is and always will be funnier than anyone other comic. She was the best of the best and that will never change because she was an absolutely brilliant woman who could turn anything into an unforgettable joke. The world still missed her amazing humor but her honesty and sweetness as well.

This interview just shows what a genuine person Joan was, no BS about her!!!! Whenever I am feeling down I look on youtube for a Joan clip and life is good once again..... how I miss dear Joan......

We were lucky to have her for the time she was here.

I live for Joan's interviews where she's cracking jokes and being hilarious, and yet her "serious" interviews are so, so compelling. Goddamn she was a smart person--she wasn't Phi Beta Kappa at Barnard for nothing.

I miss her. There's no other celebrity I would say that about.

This lady was wonderful. Smart funny but actually really kind.

I’m so glad to have seen this interview. There was an evening with Joan on British TV back in the eighties. In the audience were many comic personalities sitting there nor knowing if they should laugh. More fool them. She comes from another planet and brings joy to everyone.

I knew Joan for 30 years. She was beautiful inside and out. I miss her hugs the most. She was the funniest person on the planet. Love you Joan.

Thank you RU-vid for keeping Joan in our minds. One of a kind.

Never got the credit she deserved for being so intelligent. You can’t be a good comedian without being exceptionally bright and astute. Joan towered above the others with her perceptive abilities!

A brilliant interview with a brilliant comedian. Miss her so much. They’ll never be another like her .

I miss Joan every day.This lady is still a powerforce of pure American talent made in New York.Eloquent, super duper smart, a trailblaser at it s best.Real comedic genius and on a league of her own.

Joan was a real star

We need joan now more than ever in 2021. Miss her.

Wow. I never realized what a completely truthful human Joan Rivers was.

Just an amazing professional. Irreplaceable.

Joan Rivers is an icon. My favorite comedian of all times. Miss her tremendously.

So gracious. She gives Johnny Carson credit even though he really did her dirty. Shows her true character. She was kind, giving, and loving.

Bless her heart. A legend. So talented and sweet while sarcastic and poignant.

How I miss Joan. 😔⭐️

Unprecedented, unique, unequaled. Shalom and RIP Joan.

Joan is the most down to earth, authentic, kind, funniest, woman and a natural beauty. I miss her and watch her again and again every chance I get.

She really was a pioneer she broke down barriers for female comedians

The QUEEN of comedy! I have loved Joan since I first saw her. She was a comedic genius. I miss her terribly. The best and funniest lady. Thanks for sharing this. RIP Joan ❤️🙏

Miss Joan Rivers SO much. She was such a vital woman; can't believe she's gone 7 years.

She was brilliant! Such a legend. A real icon of comedy.

A legend.

*She was effective and a true once-in-a-millennium comedian and talent-a true, singular star-because in real life she was a fiercely intelligent woman who felt deeply and observed more deeply still. She'd hate to hear this, but yes, Joan, you were, are, and will forever remain an ICON.*

She was such an intelligent person. So much wisdom coming from her mouth. Listening to her have a “non-comedy” conversation is just so warming. Educational even. I miss her so much ❤

What a brilliant, funny woman. I was blessed to see her live in Boston in 2009. May her memory forever be a blessing.

Anyone who hasn't watched her 2010 documentary needs to watch it. It's amazing.

Can you imagine what Joan,would say about today.We miss you Joan😭❤️💋⭐

She personified resilience! Definitely miss this soul!

I Miss Her, A true Comedy Legend for All times!!!

The sense of humor of the USA died with you, my queen. How I miss you dearly. RIP Joan Rivers

Robin Williams was someone I looked up to so much as a child. I was OBSESSED with Mrs. Doubtfire. I still am. As a kid, I remember Joan being someone who was glamorous and loved being rich. It wasn't until I was an adult that I truly appreciated her comedy and personality and I was in love. They died so close together. It was like losing 2 of my closest friends back to back.

The world wasn’t prepared for her gone. She’ll be forever missed.

The best Comedian Ever! No one could ever come close to Joan Rivers… I miss her

29:17 "And, I will still go on stage and I still think I'm funnier than any of my contemporaries that I'm working with now." I firmly believe there is huge difference between confidence and conceit, but only a fine line that separates them. What she says there is the pure confidence of an artist who knows their craft with flawless accuracy. Clearly, she knows where the line is. R.I.P. Joan Rivers. A pure gem.

She's tough, strong and brilliant. A national treasure.

This is the reason why I will forever love and admire this woman. She conquered in an all male business, then paved the way for other female comics to make it in the business. I loved Joan. I didn't know her, I've never met her (Wish I did), but I absolutely loved her. Seeing these interviews that I've never seen before pop up here and there makes me feel as of she is still around.

This world became a less bright n funny place when Joan died. I miss her literally every day. Fashion Police and everything else she was doing gave me life and no matter how tough life was I would think, “At least I still have Joan to make me laugh”. We love and miss you dearly, Joan ❤️🥺

There will never be another. Glamorous, funny, relatable, and irreverent. It just doesn't happen anymore.

Joan Rivers had so much energy and a huge drive. She was almost like a machine.

Such an intelligent, curious, confident, caring woman. She genuinely cares about other people and calls it like it is. She is so the opposite of a narcissist. She simply knows she is funny and talented; and that’s that.

She is a very honest woman

She was one of the greatest. So talented, fearless and funny

I love JOAN RIVERS ❤️❤️❤️

God she is brilliant. So missed and no one remotely of such talent around to replace her.

She is and always shall be one of the greatest wonders of this Earth.

The funniest woman to ever live ❤️👑

What a brilliant interview and a brilliant human being. The world misses her so much.

NO ONE could touch her. She was so insightful and hilarious. Cruel? Sometimes, perhaps, but the truth hurts and she laid it all out there. She is so, so, so missed in the horrible social climate we find ourselves in now...

One of a kind. Such a softy underneath it all. Miss her so much xx

Joan was one of the funniest ladies. The 70/80's spoiled us.

Miss her so much!

Joan Rivers had bigger balls than most of her competitors. She’s an exception to the Norm Macdonald rule.

No one ever has a bad word to say about Joan Rivers and that in itself is a major statement on who she was and what she was all about. She came into my place of business one day with her grandson Cooper. She was nice to everybody and treated everyone with amazing graciousness and respect and I'll never forget it. She was a class act for sure!

An absolutely brilliant monologue.

Joan Rivers wasn't finished. Still funny all the way to the end.

Amazing to see a new interview, when I thought I'd seen everything. She's still so inspiring! ...as if she thought she wasn't a "rich woman"!

Her take on Jerry Seinfeld is 💯. She’s amazing. In addition to being the greatest comic of all time, her understanding of the business is unreal.

Miss Joan Rivers truly was one of the greatest. Loved her tremendously then and I still love and miss her to this day. She will forever be a legend and an icon. 💖

I got to meet Joan. Kind. Smart. Hard-working. Then hilariously funny.

Joan truly was one of a kind. She was intelligent, quick wit, sharp as a tack, straightforward, no BS and funny as hell! I loved her! ❤️

Damn. Joan not getting a sitcom might be one of the biggest missed opportunities ever in pop culture. Dead serious.

Sooo miss this great lady! Glad I got to see her before she passed - funniest comedy show I’ve ever seen.

This was a great woman. I enjoyed her, appreciated her comedy and honesty. God Bless her.

🙋‍♂️ We ♡ & miss you Joan! Looking great as usual. Love that necklace.

Geez. Fiercely driven would be a total understatement for this woman. If you want to be at the top of your game in comedy or heck in any profession, she is the masterclass of how to approach it. You prepare and then approach and you never stop learning. SHIT, it sucks your not here today Joan!

She passed just before donald trump became president and when bruce transitioned to Caitlyn i miss her opinions on anything! I would of loved her views on covid

Its 9 years and I still can’t believe she’s gone. She’d be what…90 now? Unbelievable.

I miss her too! I’d love to have had her around now amidst this crazy cancel culture we’re in! She’s have told us all how it is! RIP Joan x

Thank god she always stayed busy and did so many interviews and shows. Everyday I can still find something new from her like she’s still actually here.

Woman worked her ass off for decades. She earned every bit.

This world is truly missing something special with Joan being gone We love you so much.

She was one of a kind. I still love to see her, as she is one the funniest people on TV I have ever seen.

LOVE Joan Rivers, her first book is so inspirational especially for those of us who want to work our dream jobs.

This could be a part of those masterclass series they sell online.

I miss her so much. 💔

This makes me know that Joan is still alive. She’s still here and she is still with us. Forever & Always

I miss her❤

To say I miss this women in the TV is an understatement!

Wonderful interview and,, AS ALWAYS, candid, on point Joan. I miss her greatly! Rest in peace, great lady!

Thrilled to see a new video with her! She was/is the BEST.

Fascinating insight into this brilliant comedienne!

Miss her so much! I still listen to her book “I hate everyone.. starting with me” every once in a while and it cracks me up every time 😂❤️

she's my favorite person ever

LEGEND.

When she ousted Michelle/Mike Obama as a trans😂 was a jaw dropping moment & exactly what America needed to hear. ❤ Miss her gritty honesty. Rest In Peace ❤❤❤❤

Joan's the greatest and always so glamorous. love her necklace!