Joan Rivers Joan Rivers Joan Alexandra Molinsky (June 8, 1933 – September 4, 2014), known professionally as Joan Rivers, was an American comedian, actress, writer, producer, and television host. She was noted for her often controversial comedic persona—heavily self-deprecating or sharply acerbic, especially toward celebrities and politicians. Rivers rose to prominence in 1965 as a guest on "The Tonight Show". Hosted by her mentor, Johnny Carson, the show established Rivers' comedic style. In 1986, with her own rival program, "The Late Show with Joan Rivers", Rivers became the first woman to host a late night network television talk show. She subsequently hosted
Bitter Is Better later appeared on a French-issued compilation entitled "Top 16" and for many years was considered a rarity. It finally gained Europe-wide release in 2006 as part of the compilation "The Hits Collection". This also marked the first occasion the track appeared on the CD format. Bitter Is Better "Bitter is Better" is a song by British singer Kim Wilde, first recorded in 1981. In 1982, it was used in support of a Japanese commercial for the B&L Bitter Lemon brand, and was subsequently released in that country as a single. It was also an extra track on the Japanese release