It is impossible to know what Joan Rivers would think about “Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute,” despite her leaving instructions for her daughter Melissa Rivers to pass along to “whatever random producer is producing the show.”
Rivers’ favorite scene partner and “Fashion Police” successor closes out the special by sharing that note, which opens with, “If you are reading this, I am dead. And given that I am dead, I assume someone will finally decide to honor me. Well, it's about [expletive] time.” On cue, the audience roars with approving laughter.
