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File - Joan Rivers attends the NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment 2014 Upfront at the Javits Center on Thursday, May 15, 2014, in New York. Rivers, the groundbreaking comedian who built a six-decade career on her relentless barbed humor, died Thursday, September 4, 2014. Rivers had been rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City on Aug. 28, 2014 after going into cardiac arrest while undergoing an outpatient procedure. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) ( NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment 2014 Upfront )

Comedienne Joan Rivers is shown in Los Angeles, Ca., April 12, 1965. (AP Photo/Dan Grossi) ( JOAN RIVERS )

Joan Rivers, left, and Melissa Rivers arrive at the 56th annual GRAMMY awards - salute to industry icons with Clive Davis, on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP) ( The 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis - Arrivals )

TV personality Joan Rivers arrives at the Clive Davis Pre-GRAMMY Gala on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) ( 2013 Clive Davis Pre-GRAMMY Gala - Arrivals )

Joan Rivers arrives at QVC Presents Red Carpet Style on Friday, Feb, 28, 2014 in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) ( QVC Presents Red Carpet Style )

Joan Rivers, left, and daughter, Melissa, of E! Television arrive at the red carpet before the 74th annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 24, 2002, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Laura Rauch) ( OSCARS )

A general view of press outside of Mount Sinai Hospital on September 4, 2014 in New York City. Joan Rivers passed away on September 4, 2014 after suffering respiratory and cardiac arrest during vocal cord surgery on August 28, 2014. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) ( 510847571BG00008_Joan_River )

Flowers are placed around Joan Rivers star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame after her passing Thursday, September 4, 2014. (Andy Holzman/Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0904_NWS_LDN-L-JOANRIVERS-2AH )

Joan Rivers attends A Celebration of Barbara Walters at the Four Seasons Restaurant on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) ( A Celebration of Barbara Walters )

A general view of press outside of Mount Sinai Hospital on September 4, 2014 in New York City. Joan Rivers passed away on September 4, 2014 after suffering respiratory and cardiac arrest during vocal cord surgery on August 28, 2014. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) ( 510847571BG00006_Joan_River )

Sisters Keely and Leimana Hassett pose for a photo at Joan Rivers star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame after her passing Thursday, September 4, 2014.(Andy Holzman/Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0904_NWS_LDN-L-JOANRIVERS-4AH )

Memorial for Joan Rivers on the Marquee of the Gotham Comedy Club on September 4, 2014 in New York City. Joan Rivers passed away on September 4, 2014 after suffering respiratory and cardiac arrest during vocal cord surgery on August 28, 2014. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) ( 510847571JM00005_Joan_River )

TV personality Joan Rivers officiates the gay wedding of William "Jed" Ryan (L) and Joseph Aiello at the Plaza Athenee on August 15, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) ( 507247779ML00007_JOAN_RIVER )

A worker changes the marquee of the Improv comedy club to display a quote from the late comedian Joan Rivers on September 4, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Rivers died today in Manhattan. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) ( 510861693_KD003 )

Singer Adam Lambert, left, comedian Joan Rivers, center, and television personality Kelly Osbourne at the "Glamorous By George" book launch hosted by Joan and Melissa Rivers on Monday, Jan. 13, 2014 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP) ( Glamourous By George Book Launch )

Flowers are placed around Joan Rivers star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame after her passing Thursday, September 4, 2014.(Andy Holzman/Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0904_NWS_LDN-L-JOANRIVERS-3AH )

FILE - In this April 22, 2013 file photo, Television personality Joan Rivers attends the 2013 Matrix New York Women in Communications Awards at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, in New York. Rivers refuses to apologize for comparing living in her daughter's guest room with the captivity of three women, Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, kidnapped in Cleveland. Rivers and her daughter Melissa discussed their reality show Tuesday, April 22, 2014, on NBC's "Today" show and she complained about her living arrangements, saying, "Those women in the basement in Cleveland had more space." (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) ( People-Rivers-Missing Women )

TV personality Joan Rivers officiates the gay wedding of William "Jed" Ryan (L) and Joseph Aiello at the Plaza Athenee on August 15, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) ( 507247779ML00002_JOAN_RIVER )

Visitors pose for photos at Joan Rivers star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame after her passing Thursday, September 4, 2014.(Andy Holzman/Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0904_NWS_LDN-L-JOANRIVERS-1AH )

Television personality Joan Rivers makes an appearance at Book Revue to promote her new memoir "Diary of a Mad Diva", in Huntington on Friday, July 25, 2014 in New York. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP) ( Joan Rivers Book Store Appearance )

Joan Rivers arrives at QVC Presents Red Carpet Style on Friday, Feb, 28, 2014 in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) ( QVC Presents Red Carpet Style )

TV personality Joan Rivers officiates the gay wedding of Joseph Aiello (L) and William "Jed" Ryan at the Plaza Athenee on August 15, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) ( 507247779ML00029_Joan_River )

Joan Rivers attends the NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment 2014 Upfront at the Javits Center on Thursday, May 15, 2014, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) ( NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment 2014 Upfront )

In this photo provided by NBC, Jimmy Fallon appears with Joan Rivers, right, during his "The Tonight Show" debut on Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, in New York. Fallon departed from the network's “Late Night” on Feb. 7, 2014, after five years as host, and is now the host of “The Tonight Show.” Rivers appeared on the show after 49 years earlier to the day, the veteran comedian had made her first appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" in that very studio, and had not appeared on "Tonight" since 1987, when she was banned by Carson after jumping to Fox to host her own short-lived show. (AP Photo/NBC, Lloyd Bishop) ( APTOPIX TV Fallons First Night )

Actress Joan Rivers arrives at the 11th Annual Global Green USA Oscar week party at Avalon Hollywood on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP) ( Global Green USA Oscar Week Party )

Television personality Melissa Rivers, right, actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson, left, and comedian Joan Rivers at the "Glamorous By George" book launch hosted by Joan and Melissa Rivers on Monday, Jan. 13, 2014 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP) ( Glamourous By George Book Launch )

Joan Rivers attends "Howard Stern's Birthday Bash", presented by SiriusXM, at the Hammerstein Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 31, 2014 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) ( Howard Stern's Birthday Bash )

Comedian Joan Rivers attends the opening night of "A Time To Kill" on Broadway on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP) ( A Time To Kill Broadway Opening Night )

From left, presenters Joan Rivers and Melissa Rivers are seen onstage at the 2013 Do Something Awards, on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 in Hollywood, Calif. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Invision/AP Images) ( 2013 Do Something Awards - Show )

In this April 22, 2013 file photo, Television personalities Joan Rivers, left, and daughter Melissa Rivers attend the 2013 Matrix New York Women in Communications Awards at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, file) ( People-Rivers-Missing Women )

Joan Rivers arrives at the QVC Red Carpet Style at the Four Seasons Hotel on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) ( QVC Red Carpet Style )

This Feb. 21, 2013 photo shows comedian Joan Rivers, left, and her daughter Melissa Rivers in New York. Joan leads a panel on "Fashion Police," with Giuliana Rancic, Kelly Osbourne and stylist George Kotsiopoulos as they critique celebrity style choices. Melissa is a co-executive producer and occasional panelist as well. (Photo by Dan Hallman/Invision/AP) ( Fashion Q A Joan Melissa Rivers )

Joan Rivers attends a screening of the season two premiere of WE tv's "Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best?" in New York, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes) ( Joan and Melissa Rivers Screening )

Joan Rivers prepares for an interview at the Zac Posen Spring 2013 Runway Show on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in New York. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision/AP Images) ( Zac Posen Spring 2013 Runway Show )

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2011 file photo, TV personality Joan Rivers poses for a portrait in New York. Rivers, along with Regis Philbin, Rhea Perlman and Kevin Nealon will be guest-starring on the TV Land series, "Hot in Cleveland." (AP Photo/Jeff Christensen, file) ( TV Hot in Cleveland )

Joan Rivers arrives at the Miss USA 2010 pageant, Sunday, May 16, 2010 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken) ( MISS USA )

Joan Rivers s seen on stage at the 16th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards on Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) ( Critics' Choice Movie Awards Show )

Comedienne and roast master Kathy Griffin, left, winces as comedienne and roastee Joan Rivers pretends to slap her face at the "Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers" in Los Angeles on Sunday, July 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg) ( Joan Rivers Roast )

Joan Rivers, the subject of the documentary film "Joan Rivers - A Piece of Work," poses for a portrait at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) ( Sundance Film Festival )

US actors and comedians Joan Rivers and Robin Williams backstage at the Wimbledon Theatre after a charity performance in aid of the Prince's Trust charity, in London, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008.The event is one of a number to celebrate the Prince's 60th birthday on Nov. 14. Both Williams and Rivers took part in the show. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant POOL) ( Britain Royals )

Comedienne and roastee Joan Rivers performs at the "Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers" in Los Angeles on Sunday, July 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg) ( Joan Rivers Roast )

In this handout photo released by The Martha Stewart Show, Joan Rivers, left, and Martha Stewart prepare stuffed calamari on Wednesday Dec. 19, 2007 in New York. (AP Photo/The Martha Stewart Show, Anders Krusberg) ( Martha Stewart Joan Rivers )

U.S. comedian Joan Rivers arrives at the British Academy Television Awards, BAFTA, in London, Sunday May 20, 2007. (AP Photo/ Max Nash) ( BRITAIN BAFTAS )

Joan and Melissa Rivers arrive for the 79th Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) ( Oscars Arrivals )

TV personalities Joan Rivers, left, and Melissa Rivers pose for photographers at the 2006 TV Guide Emmy After Party in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) ( EMMYS TV GUIDE PARTY )

Joan Rivers and her daughter, Melissa, from the TV Guide Channel, blow kisses as they arrive for the 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) ( EMMYS ARRIVALS )

Joan Rivers, left, and daughter, Melissa, from the TV Guide Channel are seen on the red carpet for Oscar arrivals before the 77th annual Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta) ( OSCARS )

Joan Rivers, left, and her daughter, Melissa, from the TV Guide Channel are seen on the red carpet during arrivals at the 62nd annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) ( GOLDEN GLOBES )

Joan Rivers poses for photographers as she arrives for the New York Philharmonic's performance of "Candide" at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall in New York Thursday May 6, 2004.(AP Photo/Tina FIneberg) ( CANDIDE )

Tony-nominated actress and fashion maven, Joan Rivers, center, flanked by Miami Beach Mayor, David Dermer, left, places her hands on cement at the Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami Beach, Fla., Thursday, March 25, 2004, where she was inducted into the Gleason's Walk of Stars and given a key to the city.(AP Photo/Yesikka Vivancos) ( RIVERS WALK OF STARS )

Joan Rivers with E! Entertainment television arrives for the 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, at the Shrine Auditorium on Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Laura Rauch) ( EMMYS )

Red carpet fashion commentator Joan Rivers, rear, checks out her daughter Melissa's outfit as they arrive for the 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Laura Rauch) ( EMMYS )

Joan Rivers arrives for a tribute for New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001 at the Sheraton New York Hotel. The proceeds from the benefit go to the Twin Towers Fund and the Forum's Children Foundation. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan) ( GIULIANI TRIBUTE )

Joan Rivers of E! Television kneels in a gesture to welcome back the red carpet before the start of the 53rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards at the Shubert Theatre on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kim D. Johnson) ( EMMYS )

New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, left, laughs as entertainer Joan Rivers carries a pile of clothing to a cash register at Macy's to kick off the start of "no sales tax" Wednesday, March 1, 2000, in New York City. The New York state 4 percent sales tax on clothes and footwear will be eliminated on purchases of less than $110, but only two cities, New York and Sherill in Oneida County, and 14 of the state's 62 counties are dropping their local sales tax. WABC radio host Curtis Sliwa is at right. (APPhoto/Diane Bondareff) ( TAXING CHANGES )

Joan Rivers, right, and daughter Melissa from E! Televison arrive on the red carpet before the 74th annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 24, 2002, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Laura Rauch) ( OSCARS )

Talk show titans Joan Rivers, left, and Sally Jessy Raphael chat with Raphael's audience during a taping of her show in New York, Tuesday, May 20, 1997. Rivers and Raphael counseled audience members who feel immobilized because of their own personal tragedies. The program is scheduled to air Monday, June 9, 1997. (AP Photo/Lee Fryd) ( PEOPLE RIVERS RAPHAEL )

Republican presidential hopeful Steve Forbes gives a thumbs up to the crowd following a post-New Hampshire primary rally with Joan Rivers, left, and daughter Elizabeth, 8, held by daughter Moira, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1996. Forbes vowed to stay in the race despite his fourth place finish in New Hampshire. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ( FORBES FIZZLE )

Joan Rivers interviews soccer legend Pele on her syndicated talk show ?Can We Shop? in New York on Thursday, April 21, 1994. During the taping Pele, 53, confirmed rumors that he will wed Assiria, 33, a fellow Brazilian, at the end of April. The show is scheduled to air on May 10, 1994. (AP Photo/Monika Graff) ( Joan Rivers with Pele )

Entertainer RuPaul, left, sings a number from his debut album "Supermodel of the World" with Joan Rivers during taping of her show in New York, July 28, 1993. The drag queen also discussed his soon-to-be released book "My Supermodel" on the show. (AP Photo/Jim Cooper) ( Rivers RuPaul 1993 )

Television host Joan Rivers, left, talks with diet and fitness advocate Susan "Stop the Insanity" Powter during taping of Rivers new show "Can We Shop," in New York, Jan. 13, 1994. Rivers' newest endeavor, a one-hour home shopping show, premieres on 118 stations reaching 92 percent of the nation. "We've really just taken 'The Joan Rivers Show' and QVC and put them in a blender," she said. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler) ( Rivers Powter 1994 )

Dolly Parton, right, appears with host Joan Rivers during taping, Monday, March 1, 1993 in New York of "The Joan Rivers Show," which will air on March 3rd. Ms. Parton performed hits from her new album, ?Slow Dancing with the Moon.? (AP Photo/Joe Tabacca) ( Dolly Parton with Host Joan Rivers )

Rap star Marky Mark, right, reacts to a joke during his appearance on the "Joan Rivers Show" in New York Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1992. Mark unveiled one of the Calvin Klein underwear ads, background, that feature him wearing little but the product. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews) ( Marky Mark in the Joan Rivers Show )

File - Talk show host Joan Rivers works a job as a waitress at a Denny's restaurant in West Palm Beach, Fla., Feb. 21, 1992. Rivers switched jobs with Rhonda Denton who works at the restaurant and who will take over River's job in New York on a program which will air on March 4. (AP Photo/Ray Fairall) ( Joan Rivers 1992 )

Comedian Joan Rivers, right, and socialite C.Z. Guest arrive at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York , Dec. 10, 1991 for the annual Costume Institute Gala Benefit. (AP Photo/Mark Phillips) ( Joan Rivers 1991 )

Talk show host Joan Rivers is applauded by fans after winning her first Emmy as best talks show host in New York on Thursday, June 28, 1990. Rivers, host of the syndicated "The Joan Rivers Show," dedicated her Emmy to her late husband, Edgar Rosenberg. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler) ( Joan Rivers Emmy Trophy Fans )

Joan Rivers makes it quite clear - she?s starting a new syndicated talk show and its name is "The Joan Rivers Show," in Los Angeles, Aug. 15, 1989 (AP Photo/Nick Ut) ( Joan Rivers 1989 )

Comedienne Joan Rivers poses next to her new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 26, 1989. She was honored for her contributions to the world of entertainment, specifically television. (AP Photo/Doug Sheridan) ( Joan Rivers Hollywood Walk of Fame )

Joan Rivers arrives at the Tony Awards in New York, June 2, 1990. (AP Photo/Malcolm Clarke) ( Tonys Rivers 1990 )

Joan Rivers stars in Neil Simon's "Broadway Bound," on Broadway. She's seen during an interview in New York, July 21, 1988. (AP Photo/Rick Maiman) ( Joan Rivers 1988 )

A subdued Joan Rivers makes her first television appearance since the August death of her husband in Pasadena, Calif. during the 39th Annual Emmy Award at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Sept. 21, 1987. Rivers presented the award for best supporting actor in a comedy series to John Larroquette of NBC's "Night Court." (AP Photo/Nick Ut) ( Joan Rivers 1987 )

Comedian Joan Rivers gets a lift from rock 'n' roll legend Chuck Berry at the Library of the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center in New York, Feb. 17, 1988. Rivers and Berry were joined by other stars for the presentation of the D.W. Griffith Awards by the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures. (AP Photo/Wilbur Funches) ( Joan Rivers And Chuck Berry 1988 )

Entertainer Joan Rivers, right, and her 19-year-old daughter, Melissa, leave hand in hand the memorial service for Edgar Rosenberg, Joan's husband and Melissa's father, in Los Angeles on Sunday, August 16, 1987. Over 300 mourners gathered at the Wilshire Boulevard Temple to pray and listen to remembrances of Rosenberg who committee suicide last week. (AP photo/Lennox McLendon) ( Joan Rivers and Daughter Melissa Rosenberg )

Comic Joan Rivers, center, cut a cake presented by her staff and crew at a party in her honor at the Columbia Bar and Grill in Los Angeles on Sunday, May 18, 1987. Standing at River's side are her husband, Edgar Goldberg, and her daughter Melissa. In the background are announcer Clint Holmes and musical director Mark Hudson. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) ( Joan Rivers and Edgar Goldberg Melissa Rosenberg Clint Holmes Mark Hudson )

Entertainer Joan Rivers, center, with her husband Edger Rosenberg, left and daughter Melissa, leave the Fox Broadcasting Studios in Los Angeles, May 16, 1987 after taping what might be her last show for the company. (AP Photo/Robert Galbraith) ( Joan Rivers 1987 )

Late night talk show host Joan Rivers, right blows out candles on a special cake with the assistance of guests Whoopi Goldberg and Michael J. Fox following the taping of the 100th edition of "The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers" at Fox Television Studios in Los Angeles on Wednesday, March 5, 1987. (AP Photo/Sunny Bak) ( Joan Rivers and Whoopi Goldberg Micheal J. Fox )

Late night talk show hostess Joan Rivers (left) poses with First Lady Nancy Reagan prior to taping of "The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers" in Los Angeles at night on Thursday, Oct. 30, 1986. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) ( Joan Rivers and Nancy Reagan )

Doc Severinsen, left, and Joan Rivers, right, greet Halloween guests to "The Tonight Show," in Los Angeles, Oct. 31, 1985. The guests are Pee Wee Herman as Count Dracula; Phyllis Diller as Dr. Ruth Westheimer; and Elvira (Cassandra Peterson) as herself. (AP Photo) No Sales ( Rivers Halloween 1985 )

Joan Rivers speaks during the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Sept. 20, 1986. (AP Photo/Nick Ut) ( Emmys Rivers 1986 )

Emmy Awards hosts Comedienne Joan Rivers, left, and comedian Eddie Murphy, right, during the Emmy awards in Pasadena, Sept. 23, 1984. Man at center is unidentified. (AP Photo) ( Emmys Rivers Murphy 1984 )

Comedienne Joan Rivers gestures during an interview, April 1979. She has concluded a contract with Columbia Pictures to direct and star in a comedy film, "A Girl Named Banana." Unlike her experience with her first film, this time she doesn't have to mortgage her house to raise money for the production. (AP Photo) ( Joan Rivers 1979 )

Director-comedienne Joan Rivers watches the loan papers she signed, putting her home up as collateral for money to finish a picture she directed, go up in flames in Beverly Hills, Calif., May 24, 1978. The picture, "Rabbit Test," has grossed $10 million thus far. The "burning" ceremony took place at a bank in Beverly Hills from which she secured the loan. Former Yankees catcher is see right; man at left is unidentified. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon) ( Joan Rivers )

Joan Rivers, left, and friend, right, both have something to be grateful for, Nov. 1977. She is thankful that her outrageous new comedy, "Rabbit Test," about the world's first pregnant man will soon be released by Avco Embassy pictures. He is grateful not to be the main course on Joan's Thanksgiving menu. "I took him on the set and he gobbled in all the right places," Joan said. "To give him the axe after that would have been fowl play!" (AP Photo) No Sales ( Rivers 1977 )

Comedienne Joan Rivers talks about her upcoming Broadway play, "Fun City," in New York City, Nov. 4, 1971. Rivers will star in the play, which she co-wrote. (AP Photo) ( JOAN RIVERS )

British singer Tom Jones, centre, blows out candles at a surprise birthday party at Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas, June 6, 1974. Guests include, from left to right, Joan Rivers, Sonny Bono, Jones, Debbie Reynolds, and Liberace. (AP Photo) ( TOM JONES BIRTHDAY 1974 )

Comedienne Joan Rivers with daughter Melissa as they leave Lenox Hill Hospital, Jan. 1968, where the baby, Joan's first, was born on January 20. Father is TV producer Edgar Rosenberg. (AP Photo) ( Rivers Baby 1968 )