Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work

6.8/10 · 76 votesSep 23, 201490 min

Ranked #8 of 8 in Season 28•−0.8 vs season avg

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American Masters – Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work takes the audience on a year-long ride with Joan Rivers in her 76th year of life; it peels away the mask of an iconic comedian, laying bare both the struggle and thrill of living life as

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Episode Summary

"Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work" is episode 8 of American Masters season 28. It scored 6.8/10 from 76 votes, ranking #8 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on September 23, 2014.

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