Comedian and television personality Joan Rivers died Thursday in New York. She was 81. Here is a look at some highlights from her career in front of (and behind) the camera. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Joan Rivers greets the audience at the “Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers” in Los Angeles in 2009. (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)
Joan Rivers directs her first movie, “Rabbit Test,” in 1977. (Kathleen Ballard / Los Angeles Times)
In 1989 Joan Rivers turned her talents to daytime television as host of the “Joan Rivers Show,” with guests such as Howard Stern on Oct. 27, 1993. (Richard Drew / Associated Press)
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Joan and Melissa Rivers first hosted a pre-awards show for E! in 1994 for the channel’s Golden Globes coverage. They later moved their red carpet coverage to the TV Guide channel. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Joan and Melissa Rivers appeared regularly on the red carpet both as hosts and guests. The pair is pictured here arriving at the 2005 Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Starting in 2010 Joan Rivers hosted “Fashion Police” with Giuliana Rancic, Kelly Osbourne, left, and George Kotsiopoulos commenting on celebrity fashions. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
