Dark Side of Comedy S02E03 · Joan Rivers

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Joan Rivers' insults made her a comedy icon, but the pressures of a male-dominated industry led to eating disorders, self-loathing, and a deadly addiction to plastic surgery.

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1. 1 1. Robin Williams2023-10-17 · 44mRobin Williams’ suicide shocked the world. While he was one of the most successful comedians ever, he was struggling privately with crushing health and psychological issues.
2. 2 2. Sam Kinison2023-10-24 · 44mSam Kinison revolutionized comedy with a vulgar, sexist act, but his appetite for cocaine and chaos would lead to a dramatic downfall at the height of his massive success.
3. 3 3. Joan Rivers2023-10-31 · 44mJoan Rivers' insults made her a comedy icon, but the pressures of a male-dominated industry led to eating disorders, self-loathing, and a deadly addiction to plastic surgery.
4. 4 4. Carlos Mencia2023-11-07 · 44mCarlos Mencia was one of the biggest comics in America until accusations of joke theft led to one of the most dramatic downfalls in comedy history.
5. 5 5. Phil Hartman2023-11-14 · 44mPhil Hartman was a beloved SNL and Simpsons cast member, but his squeaky clean image was at odds with a toxic marriage that descended into a tragic murder-suicide.
6. 6 6. Tracy Morgan2023-11-21 · 44mTracy Morgan survived drug-dealing, hyper-competitive SNL, and substance abuse. But a brutal car accident and two-week coma made him finally confront his childhood demons.
7. 7 7. Family Matters2023-11-28 · 44mFamily Matters was one of the most wholesome sitcoms of the 90s, but the success of the show led to issues for many cast members who are still dealing with trauma and addiction.
8. 8 8. Ellen DeGeneres2023-12-05 · 44mEllen DeGeneres revolutionized TV with a unique brand of positive humor, but behind the scenes a massive controversy was brewing--one that would tarnish her image forever.
9. 9 9. Norm MacDonald2023-12-12 · 44mOn SNL and beyond, Norm MacDonald was legendary for his fearless comedy. But his controversial persona concealed a serious gambling problem and a secret that he took to his grave.
10. 10 10. Gilda Radner2023-12-19 · 44mGilda Radner was SNL's first female star. But her pioneering success was plagued by trauma, eating disorders, heartbreak and cancer, all of which she turned into comedy material.