Hacks is loosely based on the life and career of Joan Rivers, with character similarities and differences. Joan Rivers was a loving mother and lived lavishly in Manhattan, unlike Jean Smart's character Deborah Vance in the show.
Deborah in 'Hacks' mirrors Joan's obsession with having a late-night talk show and connection to QVC. Both had multiple face lifts and a devoted assistant, with Deborah's head writer portrayed as a remarkable young woman.
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