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Melissa Rivers on growing up with a funny mom

Melissa Rivers on growing up with a funny mom

Update: 2024-04-09
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TV shows like Hacks and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel portray the lives of comedian moms. Melissa Rivers was raised by the ultimate "funny mom": the legendary Joan Rivers. What was it like to grow up surrounded by her humor — and the fame that came with it?

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Melissa Rivers on growing up with a funny mom

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