Worked as a stand-up comedian in New York City

Was the host of WABC radio talk show in New York City

Made film debut in "Hiding Out"

Cast as Helga Von Haupt on the short-lived series, "Baby Boom" (NBC)

Had a small role in Nora Ephron's "This Is My Life"

Featured in Woody Allen's "Manhattan Murder Mystery"

Co-hosted the ABC talk show, "The View"; earned 12 consecutive Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Talk Show Host

Wrote a book of humorous essays and stories called, Joy Shtick — Or What is the Existential Vacuum and Does It Come with Attachments?

Hosted the five-part series "Love, Hate & Joy" for the Family channel

Made several appearances as a guest host on CNN's "Larry King Live"