Chris Rock Stand-up (1987) TV Debut on Joan Rivers Late Show

Chris Rock's Stand-up TV debut on Joan Rivers' last episode of her late show. May 1987.
A big moment in Chris's career, and TV history being Joan's last episode.

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[andremontue]

She said, remember this when you are 40...look at him now!!! A living legend!!!

[topshelf-]

You can tell Chris was very new and fresh to the industry. Give props to Joan Rivers in keeping the interview flowing and comforting her guest.

[nayel]

This dude seems really funny, hope he gets to host the Oscars one day.

[nigelnyoni]

you can tell that Michael Jackson was a big influence on fashion

[threefroglog]

"I want you to remember this when you're 40."

[mastercypher]

Joan was legit adorable with Chris, she knew from the get go he was none of those Hollywood bs primadonnas! He was humble from humble origins, and she saw it in him! She gave him a good advice by the end of the interview, an advice that he followed to this very day! She suffered a lot of public bullying in the last years of her life, God bless her soul!
RIP Joan Rivers 🙏

[doublestrokeroll]

This is the great side of hollywood. People like Eddie and Joan giving talented people like Chris a hand up.

[dingfeldersmurfalot]

Joan was so nice to him. This is the classiest I've ever seen her. I bet he appreciated and still remembers her kindness.

[pobatpobat]

Joan was nothing but a Real Mother here....I got misty eyes & chills when she looked at Chris, touched his cheek & said "you are very talented, don't let it get to your head".

[DJMagia]

He didn't only stay good, he got better.

[walkerterrence]

Chris wasn’t finished lmao he had a whole set ready

[jainittai]

I never knew i'd miss Joan Rivers this much before seeing this, man...

[ghanasoul]

Chris Rock was stacking chairs at a comedy club in NYC. Eddie Murphy walks in and notices Chris is the only black person there. Eddie is introduced to Chris and asks if hes goin on, Chris said no he’s just there to stack chairs. Eddie asks the manager to put him onstage. Its a packed house and Chris kills it. Eddie asks “so what u doin 2morrow? I’m goin to LA.” It was fate. This shows a lot of success in show business is luck and timing.

[tripfontaine]

“Don’t let it go to your head. Stay good.” Joan was so sweet to Rock. So tender.

[stevealikonis]

And he stayed good, even up until that Oscars travesty. Much respect to Chris Rock.

[mojojojo]

Wow, Joan Rivers was Happy for Chris! Like there was genuine "professional love" going on there. Joan was a fucking beast too!

[joeyvillarreal]

Eddie Murphy paved the way for many greats. Much respect

[IrenaDeacon]

This brought a big smile to my face. She is such a lovely lady and she believed in him so long ago. He stayed good and got better and made his way out of the ghetto. Hope to see more of his movies.🥰

[chalklounge]

Amazing time capsule. You can see how genuinely happy Joan is for Chris.

[yashirosan]

The courage she gave him at the ende was just stunning. I liked chris stand ups and after seeing him performing professionalism to its fullest after the assault I became a big fan of him