NBC Celebrates Joan Rivers with All-Star Tribute Airing May 13

NBC is set to honor comedy icon Joan Rivers with 'Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute' on May 13, celebrating a decade since her passing. The one-hour special will feature notable comedians like Nikki Glaser, Bill Maher, Tiffany Haddish, and many others, revisiting Rivers' iconic humor while reflecting contemporary cultural themes. An extended and uncensored version will stream on Peacock following the broadcast, featuring additional performances yet to be announced. Melissa Rivers expressed that the tribute captures her mother's essence—hilarious and unfiltered—and showcases the impact Rivers had on female comedians. The event, filmed at the Apollo Theater, recognizes Rivers' groundbreaking contributions to comedy, particularly for women in entertainment. An encore presentation of the special will air on June 5 on NBC.