The comedian, who was discovered during one of her stand-up acts by Barbara Walters, was first asked to join the talk show as the comedic relief in 1997 and lasted 16 years before being being let go, though she remains unapologetic to this day. Read this story at Decider , Time , FOX 28 Spokane , The Blast , Rare , Daytime Confidential , www.wesmirch.com , E! Online , The Blast , Hollywood Life , Gossip Cop , AWM , Just Jared
