A Comedienne Who's Better Than Her Act
Critic-at-large Laurie Stone reviews Joan Rivers' new standup act. Stone says the performance loses steam midway through, when Rivers resorts to attacking the women in her audience. Rivers has grown more confident, accomplished and glamorous over the years; Stone hopes her comedy will one day reflect those changes.
Other segments from the episode on September 16, 1988
Fresh Air with Terry Gross, September 16, 1988: Interview with David Cronenberg; Commentary on boogie woogie music; Interview with Doris Roberts; Review of Joan Rivers' new stand-up routine.
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