Dr. Oz visits with Melissa Rivers, the daughter of the late comedienne Joan Rivers, during the episode of his show airing today, Wednesday May 6.

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Joan Rivers died last year at age 81. The acerbic, take-no-prisoners comedienne, fashion critic and author suffered complications during a surgical procedure. Melissa filed a malpractice lawsuit against the clinic earlier this year.

"The level of medical mismanagement, incompetency, disrespect and outrageous behavior is shocking and frankly, almost incomprehensible, " she said in a statement at the time.

Although she and her mom were known for their sardonic quips over fashion disasters and other matters, the two had a close and loving relationship.

Here's a video clip, provided to the AJC by the "Dr. Oz" show.

During the visit with Dr. Oz, Melissa shares personal memories, such as her efforts to tend to her mom in her final days.

She also talked about Joan's memorial service. Melissa arranged for close friends and family to say their goodbyes in private.

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