Joan Rivers
Author
Language
English
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Description
A fiercely honest and moving story of how Joan Rivers, one of comedy's greatest stars, survived the worst that life could throw at her, how she hit bottom and then made it back to the top.
"There are many self-help books by Ph.D's, but I hold a different degree: an I.B.T.I.A. - I've Been Through It All. This degree comes not on parchment but on gauze, and it entitles me to tell you that there is a way to get through any misfortune." -From Bouncing...
Author
Language
English
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Description
"A no-holds-barred ... look at the everyday life of the ultimate diva. Follow Joan on a family vacation in Mexico and on trips between New York and Los Angeles where she mingles with the stars, never missing a beat as she delivers blistering critiques on current events, and excoriating insights about life, pop culture, and celebrities (from A to D list), all in her ... signature style"--Dust cover flap.
Author
Language
English
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Description
Picking up where her successful autobiography Enter Talking left off, Joan Rivers delivers a searing and funny account - as only she can - of private tragedy, a public fall from grace, and triumph against all odds. In Still Talking, Joan opens up about her rise to the top, dishes on fellow celebrities, and recounts the end of her treasured friendship with mentor Johnny Carson. Still Talking details Joan's courageous battle with life's obstacles and...
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (82 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Death, taxes, and menopause are unavoidable facts of life. LOVE, SWEAT & TEARS is a groundbreaking, inspiring, and humorous look at a long-taboo subject that will impact both women and men during their lifetimes. Filled with humor, insight, and important medical information, the film follows Dr. Pamela Dee Gaudry as she guides women through the isolation, fear, and confusion of this phase of life to become happier and healthier. This essential documentary...
Publisher
IFC Films
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (85 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
This revealing documentary follows the life and career of Joan Rivers, a veteran comedienne arguably more known for her extensive plastic surgery than for her talent. The film explores her early years in the comedy industry and touches on her longtime professional relationship with Johnny Carson, who is one of many celebrities featured, along with George Carlin, Phyllis Diller, Kathy Griffin and Rivers' own daughter and frequent screen partner, Melissa...
Publisher
Brainstorm Media
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (78 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Comedian Bonnie McFarlane dons her investigative journalist’s hat to find out once and for all if women are funny and report her unbiased findings in what some are calling the most important documentary of our generation.
8) Napoleon
Series
Publisher
MGM/UA Home Video
Pub. Date
2001, c1994
Edition
Full screen.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (81 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Join a precocious Golden Retriever pup as he takes off on a magical journey to the wilds of the Australian Outback in this wonderful, all-animal adventure.
Author
Publisher
Berkley Books
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
242 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Joan Rivers, comedienne, actress, jewelry monger, lives by the golden rule: Do unto others before they do unto you--and for God's sakes, do it funny! During the past two hundred years Joan has gained acclaim as an award-winning entertainment goddess. Joan is an international star (she can sneer in eight different languages) having performed all over the world, raising eyebrows, dropping names, and getting laughs. Her career in comedy began with a...
Author
Series
Red carpet mysteries volume 1
Publisher
Pocket Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
1st Pocket Books hardcover ed.
Physical Desc
311 p. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
While hosting Oscar night on the red carpet, Hollywood personality Maxine Taylor witnesses an actress's suspicious drug-overdose death, which she investigates as part of a plot to separate her daughter from an unworthy boyfriend.
11) Enter talking
Author
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Pub. Date
c1986
Physical Desc
398 p. : ill.
Language
English
12) Spaceballs
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2012.
Edition
Twenty-fifth anniversary edition.
Physical Desc
1 Blu-ray (96 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The fearless and clueless Lone Starr and his half-man/half-dog sidekick race against time to free a Druish princess from the evil clutches of Dark Helmet. Along the way, they meet the wise Yogurt, who teaches them the mystical power of 'the Schwartz' in order to bring peace and merchandising rights to the galaxy!
Series
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 Blu-ray (48 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Join the whole Playhouse gang for one of the wackiest Christmas specials ever. In this unique special, Pee-wee's Christmas wish list is so long that there won't be enough presents for all the other kids in the world if he gets everything he wants! When Santa Claus pleads for help, Pee-wee reluctantly gets a lesson in the true meaning of Christmas.
14) Spaceballs
Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2006.
Edition
Widescreen (side A) and fullscreen (side B).
Physical Desc
1 DVD (96 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A spoof of the Star Wars series, with Mel Brooks playing the dastardly president of an alien race out to steal the air supply of a neighboring planet. Fearless--and clueless--space heroes Lone Starr (Pullman) and his half/man half dog sidekick Barf (Candy) wage interstellar warfare to free Princess Vespa (Zuniga) from the evil Dark Helmet (Moranis). Along the way they encounter the wise little creature Yogurt (Brooks) who teaches them the mystical...
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (263 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Larger than life and brimming with wit and hilarity, Dame Edna Everage is guaranteed to keep you in stitches in this series of six variety/chat shows. Celebrity guests include: Sean Connery, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Rudolf Nureyev, Joan Rivers and more.
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Series
Language
English
Description
What's so funny about space and science? Our season finale features the incomparable comedian Joan Rivers. In this episode, she provides color commentary for a Red Carpet parade of previous show topics, including space tourism, the anniversary of Apollo 11, and the search for alien life (both in space and in Hollywood). Guests: Joan Rivers, comedian.