Henry Rollins waxes at a high rate of speed about the brilliance of RuPaul, meeting David Bowie, his weirdest shows, why women should rule and more in a live performance from Portland, Oregon.
The gloriously glamorous Dame Edna entertains a celebrity audience in this 1988 special.
Replete with long-form stories of family life, how he really got started as a comedian and his love of 1980s metal, Jim Breuer's hilariously personal stand-up special finds the "Goat Boy" comic at the top of his game.
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Filmed February 23, 2018, aboard the USS Hornet, comedian Iliza Shlesinger brings an ‘elder millennial’ perspective to her audience. Recently engaged, she dives into undeniable truths about life at age 35. Looking back at the insanity of the road traveled and what’s to come, Iliza talks first apartments, a woman's inner she dragon, peacock mating calls, and her newfound urge to squeeze a chubby baby leg.
In her first special since 2003, Ellen revisits her road to stardom and details the heartfelt -- and hilarious -- lessons she's learned along the way.
A live stand-up special hosted by Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, and Judd Apatow broadcast by Comedy Central to promote the movie "Funny People". Not only does this special take another detailed look at the making of "Funny People," it focuses closely on the pursuit of stand-up comedy and how actors such as Seth Rogen and Adam Sandler got in touch with their stand-up roots in order to prepare for the film. In addition, "Funny People: Live" showcases live stand-up sets from "real life funny people" Sarah Silverman, Patton Oswalt, Russell Brand, Brian Posehn, Greg Giraldo and Maria Bamford as well as sets from the film's cast members.
Bob Hope tours China, takes in the culture and meets up with Big Bird, Crystal Gayle, Peaches and Herb, and others.
Argentina's Luciano Mellera emphasizes the humorous and fantastical aspects of childhood through comedic impersonations and insights on daily life.
Broadcast approximately one year after the death of Sam Kinison, this special includes tributes from those he admired and those who admired him. Includes clips from "Married with Children," "Back to School," and 2 of his HBO appearances.
Self-deprecating comic Don Friesen delivers the laughs in a big way in this stand-up special shot live in front of a packed house. Friesen's outrageously physical style of comedy keeps the audience in hysterics as he willingly exploits his flaws.
Stand-up comedy with Laura Kightlinger, the comedy-club headliner who's also an alumna of HBO's 'Women of the Night III.'
Stand-up comedy with Jack Coen, a comic who likes to find 'the other side' of politics, sports, religion, relationships, sex and children.
Ismael Loutfi discusses getting married right before the coronavirus lockdown, compares Donald Trump’s and Joe Biden’s personalities, and questions why Floridians aren’t considered Southern.
Yedoye Travis celebrates his accomplishments over the past year, reflects on picking up skateboarding at 29 years old and shares why he’s tired of anime.
Amy Miller reflects on her recent breakup, shares her love of baths and reveals the 40-year-old shit she does.
In 2018 Bethany was diagnosed with autism and agoraphobia. This is a show about accepting the outcome of what she always knew deep down.
Nothing in life is black and white, except Take It Easy, Anirban Dasgupta's stand-up special. His material deals with hate and love in the hostile internet era, and why both these intense emotions need to be told to take it easy. In this set he comprehends events from the past year at home and at work; events he would rather forget unless he wrote jokes on them.
Ben wields a knife on stage, grabs an audience member’s head by his ears, stares down into his soul, and screams “I was on extended basic cable television!” Ben howls out to the audience with an eccentric enthusiasm – and they howl back and echo the same feral and carnivorous energy that earned this special the apt name, "Hyena". With audience in tow, he rants about the downfall of American society and how letting go may be our last hope in this chaotic yet surprisingly optimistic view of our inevitable demise and the cackling laughter we can enjoy while watching it die.
Ian Lara offers his thoughts on a popular COVID-19 conspiracy theory, recalls discovering wine and stocks over the pandemic, and unpacks his recent dating experiences.