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- DirectorMarina ZenovichStarsRobin WilliamsMark RasmussenStan WilsonAn intimate look into the life and work of the revered master comedian and actor, Robin Williams.
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsNate BargatzeComic Nate Bargatze touches on air travel, cheap weddings, college football, chocolate milk and the perils of ordering coffee in this stand-up special.
- DirectorBrian KleinAmanda BakerStarsJimmy CarrJimmy Carr finds humour in the darkest of places in this stand-up comedy special. This special features Jimmy's trademark dry, sardonic wit and includes some jokes which Jimmy calls "career enders".
- DirectorMarcus RaboyStarsWhitney CummingsIn her fourth stand-up special, Whitney Cummings returns to her hometown of Washington, D.C., and riffs on modern feminism, relationships, technology and, of course, sex robots. She also brings a very special guest to say hi.
- DirectorMarcus RaboyStarsTaylor TomlinsonShe's halfway through her 20s, and she's over it. Too old to party, too young to settle down, comedian Taylor Tomlinson takes aim at her life choices.
- DirectorSteve PaleyStarsHunter HillIliza ShlesingerNewly engaged comic Iliza Shlesinger dives into undeniable truths about life at age 35, the insanity of the road traveled and what's to come.
- DirectorRocco UrbisciStarsGeorge CarlinWhen George Carlin is asked which HBO concert is his favorite, his answer is always, "Jammin' In New York." The reasons are several: It was his first HBO show done live; it was the first he had done in his hometown, New York City; and it was the largest audience he had ever worked before: 6,500.But Carlin says it also represented a newfound sophistication in his writing. "It was the first time I had done truly extended pieces consisting of separate sections all flowing together. It was a big leap for me."The show, taped at the Paramount Theater in Madison Square Garden and winner of the 1992 CableACE Award, is a perfect blend of biting social commentary and more gently-observed observational pieces.
- DirectorRocco UrbisciStarsGeorge CarlinGeorge Carlin brings his comedy stylings to the Beacon theater in New York City. He rants about Abortion, The death penalty, prison farms, fart jokes, free floating hostility and words.
- DirectorGary HalvorsonStarsBrett ButlerBrett Butler's first stand-up comedy special.
- DirectorSteve GerbsonStarsElayne BooslerElayne Boosler's fourth Showtime stand-up comedy special.
- DirectorRobert TownsendStarsEddie MurphyTatyana AliBillie AllenEddie Murphy in a stand-up performance recorded live. For an hour and a half he talks about his favourite subjects: sex and women.
- DirectorBruce GowersStarsEddie MurphyJames ArgiroGus LoundermonEddie Murphy's raunchy, raucous stand-up comedy routine is captured for posterity on this tape.
- DirectorLawrence JordanStarsEddie IzzardExecutive transvestite Eddie Izzard takes his show to San Francisco to give a brief history of pagan and Christian religions, the building of Stonehenge, the birth of the Church of England and of Western empires, and the need for a European dream. Along the way, he dramatizes Dr. Heimlich's search for a maneuver, the naming of Engelbert Humperdinck, Scooby and Shaggy as archetypes, Neil Armstrong on the moon, society's tolerance of mass murderers, how we sing anthems and carols, Hollywood adapting British films, JFK's trip to Berlin, thoughts on puberty, and how to work schoolbook-French phrases into Parisian conversation. Closeups catch the glint in his eye and his carefully-applied make-up.
- DirectorMichael DrummStarsRon WhiteRon White does an hour long standup routine about his life, things that bother him, and other thoughts.
- DirectorEllen BrownStarsTim AllenKen CalvertJohn SchmidtTim Allen's first Showtime stand-up comedy special filmed in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
- DirectorSteven J. SantosStarsRichard JeniRichard Jeni's fifth stand-up comedy special and third HBO special filmed live at the Irvine Barclay Theatre in Irvine, California.
- DirectorShannon HartmanStarsBill BurrStand-up comedian Bill Burr's 2010 comedy special.
- DirectorShannon HartmanStarsBill BurrIn his first stand-up special, Comedian Bill Burr takes aim at the stuff that drives us crazy, political correctness gone haywire, and girlfriends; or as he calls them, "relentless psycho robots."
- DirectorLorene MachadoStarsKathleen MadiganOnce again Kathleen's standup is beyond hysterical where she riffs on drinking, Jesus, her large and funny family, Ireland, Missouri ( Her home state) and her views on life!
- DirectorKeith TruesdellStarsKathy GriffinKathy Griffin talks about her Emmy acceptance speech, Larry Craig, Paris Hilton, 'Paula Abdul', and _"View, The" (1997)_.
- DirectorKeith TruesdellStarsKathy GriffinMatt MolineKathy Griffin's all new feature-length stand-up DVD featuring the D-List Diva herself destroying the A-list stars we know and love.
- 19861hNot Rated7.4 (103)TV SpecialDirectorBilly CrystalPaul FlahertyStarsBilly CrystalRob ReinerChristopher GuestIn this parody of "Spinal Tap," a documentary film crew follows comic Billy Crystal as he prepares for a concert; the second half of the film is the actual concert itself.
- DirectorTom ForrestStarsRon WhiteRon "Tater Salad" White dishes out his signature brand of cynicism, riffing on sex, celebrity and the sinister habits of wild geese.
- DirectorMichael DrummStarsRon WhiteIrreverent bad boy Ron White will crack you up with a nonstop stream of hilarious jokes and clever observations.
- DirectorBeth McCarthy-MillerStarsWanda SykesEmmy(R)-winning actress/comic Wanda Sykes returns to HBO for her second full-length stand-up special. Taped at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C., this riotous performance features Wanda's hilarious takes on a variety of topics.
- DirectorMichael DrummStarsWanda SykesWanda Sykes has been called "one of the funniest stand up comics" by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America. She won an Emmy in 2003 for her work on Inside the NFL and was showcased for 5 years on HBO's The Chis Rock Show and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Now catch her hilarious stand up skills in this side-splitting, Emmy nominated program where she serves up comic truth and turns common sense into thought-provoking humor in her first HBO stand-up special.
- DirectorAlan C. BlomquistStarsHenry ChoBill EngvallJeff FoxworthyTennessee native Henry Cho might have been born to be a comic. "I'm an Asian with a Southern accent," says Cho. "To a lot of people, that right there is funny." So funny, he's currently in development on a sitcom based on his life.
- DirectorKeith TruesdellStarsChris RockSlick RickDoug E. FreshChris Rock's third HBO comedy special shows him performing his stand-up routine at Apollo Theater in Harlem.
- DirectorKeith TruesdellStarsChris RockJim BreuerMario JoynerThe second HBO stand-up special by Chris Rock.
- DirectorDon MischerStarsRobin WilliamsRobin Williams performs his act in San Francisco's Great American Music Hall. Although he does do some of his more well known routines, much of the footage is devoted to Williams' frenetic, completely off the wall improvisation.
- DirectorMarty CallnerStarsRobin WilliamsThe master comedian performs in Washington DC and gives his wry observations about life, politics and his health.
- DirectorMarty CallnerStarsRobin WilliamsThe fourth HBO stand-up special by Robin Williams.
- DirectorBruce GowersStarsRobin WilliamsIn this hilarious stand up comedy, Robin Williams is energetic, witty and again hilarious. It's the number one stand up comedy of all time.
- DirectorMichael DrummStarsBill EngvallBill Engvill in a live comic performance.
- DirectorMichael DrummStarsBill Maher"I don't hate America," comedian Bill Maher declares during I'm Swiss, his seventh HBO stand-up special that was recorded in March 2005 in Portland, OR. "I love America. (But) I'm embarrassed." And there we have not only the source of the title (his discomfiture, he jokes, has led him to pretend he's from another country) but also the crux of Maher's overall presentation on this, his third DVD taken from a program that was first shown on HBO.
- DirectorJohn MoffittStarsMaureen MacDonaldBill MaherCait MathisThe ninth HBO stand-up comedy special by Bill Maher.
- DirectorKeith TruesdellStarsJeff FoxworthyA live performance by "redneck" stand-up comedian Jeff Foxworthy.
- DirectorMilton LageStarsAdam FerraraAlex TylerAdam Ferrara brings the stage to life with his honest, clever, and fearless, perspective on family, relationships and himself.
- DirectorBruce GowersStarsPaula PoundstoneDan AveyEdd HallAn hour of stand-up comedy taped in San Francisco with Poundstone expounding on cats, cops, cars and stuff. Aired on HBO.
- StarsCraig FergusonComedy series featuring a mix of stand-up performances and behind-the-scenes documentary footage of Craig Ferguson's 50-date tour of North America.
- DirectorShannon HartmanStarsCraig FergusonRecently granted American citizenship, Craig Ferguson is ready to rule his adopted nation!
- DirectorRobert KrakowerStarsJohn PinetteThe slightly overweight comedian give his uniquely skewed take on life and its many foibles.
- DirectorLarysa FenynStarsJohn PinetteWith all-new material on everything from health food to family parties, Pinette has one of the most original voices in comedy today.
- DirectorManny RodriguezStarsOrny AdamsTakes the Third is a powerful, poignant, seamlessly woven non-stop hour special spotlighting a comedian at the top of his game.
- DirectorThomas SchlammeStarsRowan AtkinsonAngus DeaytonRowan Atkinson and Angus Deayton in Boston doing a live performance of the same styles of humor we've seen in Mr. Bean and Blackadder. Included are lessons on Shakespearean acting, a school headmaster meeting with the father of a boy he's beaten to death, and tips for having a successful date.
- DirectorLouis C.K.Shannon HartmanStarsLouis C.K.Louis C.K.'s second one-hour special filmed at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston, MA.
- DirectorSteven J. SantosStarsLouis C.K.In his first one-hour special, comedy and television star Louis C.K. returns to HBO for an hour of no-holds-barred, adults-only stand-up comedy taped before a live audience at the Henry Fonda Theater in Los Angeles.
- DirectorEmery EmeryPatrick ReaStarsJake Johannsen
- DirectorJoel GallenStarsEllen DeGeneresThe smart, sassy actress/comedienne's third solo HBO special features material taped in front of a live audience at NYC's Beacon Theater.
- DirectorPaul MillerStarsPatton OswaltScott IanStand-up special from Patton Oswalt.
- DirectorJason WolinerStarsPatton OswaltIn his fourth (and GRAMMY-nominated) full-length special, Patton Oswalt covers a range of topics from how hipsters make the Spam museum sad to the greatness of sweatpants and revisits his attack on KFC Famous Bowls.
- DirectorStan LathanStarsDave ChappelleAlbert PrecourtDave Chappelle returns to D.C. and riffs on politics, police, race relations, drugs, Sesame Street and more.
- DirectorJames YukichStarsPaul ReiserPaul Reiser says, "I kid, I joke, I come from love". Actually he comes from N.Y.C., just 3 1/2 blocks from the Palladium nightclub where this riotously funny special was filmed. In this intimate showcase of his stand-up style, Reiser tackles such problems as sharing food at Chinese restaurants, finding your seat in a darkened movie theater, and pretending to know someone you don't remember.
- DirectorMarty CallnerStarsJerry SeinfeldMichael BarryteGrace BustosLive from New York City, Jerry Seinfeld, aided and abetted by a host of friends and fellow comedians, performs his 1998 Emmy-nominated performance on Broadway.
- DirectorJames YukichStarsGarry Shandling
- DirectorTom TrbovichStarsGarry ShandlingPaul WillsonRitch BrinkleyA parody of Johnny Carson anniversary shows made for the Showtime cable network.
- DirectorMarcus RaboyStarsMatthew FulchironDaniel ToshTosh's incredulous comedy leaves no conversational stone unturned. Thankfully everyone is safe because these are just jokes. This awaited special shows the evolution of Tosh as a comedian and preeminent voice today.
- DirectorManny RodriguezStarsDaniel ToshComedy's chosen one, Daniel Tosh, has been healing the sick, stopping wars, helping underprivileged children... and filming Completely Serious, the single greatest hour in comedy. What have you been doing? The torch has been passed, and stand-up's newest superstar will try not to drop it!
- DirectorAlan C. BlomquistStarsRussell PetersAngelo TsarouchasOver the past several years, comedian Russell Peters' riotous performances have electrified audiences on four continents. His hard won road successes have established him as an artist with bona fide international acclaim.
- DirectorJigar TalatiStarsMelle MelRussell PetersRecorded live before a sold-out audience at the WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden, Russell Peters delivers material from his record-breaking "Homecoming Tour," with tales of his travels to India and Dubai, as well as his own issues with body hair, the World Cup, and yet another take on cheap Indians.
- DirectorJeff MargolisStarsRichard PryorPatti LaBelleHuey P. NewtonRichard Pryor's classic 1979 concert film has him discussing a wide range of topics, including race, the police and his favorite target -- himself.
- DirectorJoe LaytonStarsRichard PryorGene CrossJulie HamptonRichard Pryor performs his stand-up comedy act on the Sunset Strip.
- DirectorEric AbramsStarsChad DanielsIn his sixth stand up release, Minnesotan Chad Daniels delivers a brand new hour of comedy of his unapologetic take on parenting teenagers, how America's gone soft as a nation, his plans for growing old, and - cake.
- DirectorWalter C. MillerStarsNancy OmiSteven WrightEnjoyably lethargic Steven Wright leaves his shack in the prairie to deliver a stand up show filled with creative and philosophical jokes, deadpan one-liners and funny contrived situations, including meeting a perfect Asian blond.
- DirectorWalter C. MillerDean ParisotStarsPaul MaguireSteven WrightUpon waking up from a very rejuvenating nap, Steven enlightens a large crowd on certain matters like snake mirrors, elevator practice, and his prized wicker chair - all in his signature deadpan delivery.
- DirectorMichael FrenchStarsJim CarreyLeayanne ConnollyWayne FlemmingJim explores multiple aspects of life including religion, marriage and his own sanity.
- DirectorRobert TownsendStarsPhyllis Yvonne StickneyPatricia WilliamsMs. Pat first Netflix stand-up comedy special shot at the Atlanta Comedy Theater.
- DirectorKristian MercadoStarsTaylor TomlinsonTaylor is a girl struggling with mental health, grief and dating. Follow her journey as she shares an intimate look of her life in a hilarious way.
- DirectorJon OlbMadeleine ParryStarsHannah GadsbyAustralian comic Hannah Gadsby reshapes standard stand-up by pairing punchlines with personal revelations on gender, sexuality and childhood turmoil.
- DirectorMadeleine ParryStarsHannah GadsbyHannah Gadsby ("Nanette") returns for her second stand-up special and shares her latest takes on popularity, identity, language, feminism and more.
- StarsHannah Gadsby"The Nude" is one of the most enduring subjects in western art. In this two part Arts-doc series, comedian Hannah Gadsby speaks to art heavyweights such as Ben Quilty, Bill Henson and Julie Rrap, to try to get to the bottom of our ongoing fascination with the nakedy nude.
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsRob SchneiderRob Schneider tells the side-splitting stories of the three hoods: childhood, adulthood, and parenthood. From closet farts to his sex life, Rob isn't holding back any of the dirty details.
- DirectorTyler SpindelStarsElle KingRob SchneiderComedian Rob Schneider gives viewers a look at his family and personal life through humorous anecdotes about potty training his young daughters as well as his own pig potential and a surprise duet performance with his daughter.
- DirectorBrian KleinStarsJimmy CarrJimmy Carr: Laughing and Joking is packed with one-liners, stories, and jokes: some clever, some rude, and a few totally unacceptable.
- DirectorDominic BrigstockeStarsJimmy CarrJimmy's unique brand of humor demonstrates the observations he makes on life's taboos using witty one-liners and offensive put downs.
- DirectorRyan PolitoJake SzymanskiStarsJohn MulaneyAmy SchumerComedian John Mulaney talks about his milk toast boyish looks, his childhood, his Jewish girlfriend, his gayish charm, his favorite TV shows, Ice-T, a homeless person he met in N.Y., and a prostate exam with Batman.
- StarsJohn MulaneyMulaney is one of the most talked about new comedians on the scene. A writer for SNL, John cut his teeth touring the country with his unique brand of storytelling and love of the TV show "Law And Order".
- DirectorMarcus RaboyJo Koy's star continues to rise in his second feature-length, uncensored stand-up special, Lights Out. If you don't already know Jo from his stand-up or regular roundtable appearances on Chelsea Lately, it's time that you do. Ting ting!
- DirectorShannon HartmanStarsJo KoyComedian Jo Koy takes center stage in Hawaii, and shares his candid take on cultural curiosities, filter free fatherhood, and more.
- DirectorGary WeisStarsSteve MartinMilton BerleGeorge BurnsSteve Martin's first network special for NBC. The show is half concert footage (shot at the Universal Amphitheatre in LA) and half sketches. Sketches include: Martin as "Turtle Boy," rodeo-riding a giant turtle; Martin hosting a variety show, on which Johnny Cash discusses his research in astronomy; and Martin five years later as a drunken bum.
- DirectorJoseph CatesStarsSteve MartinMarty AllenRichard DeaconSteve Martin's second NBC special was done entirely in sketches. Highlights include: Marty Robbins' "El Paso" with monkeys; "The Death of Socrates;" and "Bizarre Oddities of the World."
- DirectorPaul MillerStarsLewis BlackLewis Black goes on tirade after tirade about stupidity in America. He covers everything from corporate greed and Martha Stewart to WMDs and homeland security
- DirectorPaul MillerStarsLewis BlackJoe GrifasiLewis Black, 'America's foremost commentator on everything,' delivers his comical insights into everything from the State of the Union to Dick Cheney's aim in this stand-up special.
- DirectorManny RodriguezStarsBobby SlaytonLiving legend Bobby Slayton is one of the most recognized, respected, and energetic comedians working today.
- DirectorChuck VinsonStarsTerry BradshawFrank CaliendoJimmy JohnsonAll Over The Place is just what the title describes, capturing the incredible range and versatility of one of America's best comedians. From his many appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman to his weekly picks segment on FOX NFL Sunday, comedian/actor/impressionist Frank Caliendo has been all over television the past few years. Known for his dead-on impressions of famous actors (Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Robert DeNiro), politicians (George W. Bush, Bill Clinton), and broadcasters (John Madden, David Letterman, Jay Leno, Jim Rome), Caliendo's high-energy act is a blend of observations, impressions, characters and anecdotes that build to a frenetic pace. He was once described by Hollywood Reporter as "a combination of Robin Williams and Jim Carrey." The program, taped at Caesar's Palace and on location in L.A., also includes bonus features. Frank, a veteran of television sketch comedy (MadTV, Hype), now stars in his own hit late night TV show-Frank TV-for the TBS network.
- DirectorManny RodriguezStarsSteve ByrneSteve Byrne is one of the fastest rising stars in stand-up comedy, having won the MySpace "Stand Up Or Sit Down Comedy Challenge" at the HBO Comedy Festival in Las Vegas. You've seen him on NBC's The Real Wedding Crashers and his standup has been featured on The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Late Late Show. Growing up with a Korean mother and an Irish father has given Byrne a wealth of experience to draw from. In Happy Hour, his sold-out comedy event taped in Los Angeles, Byrne covers everything from how to lay down like a man, to the nutritional benefits of macaroni and cheese, to how to make love Bruce Lee style.
- DirectorMichael DrummStarsDrew HastingsAt 6'6" tall, clad in a tailored black suit and trademark black horn-rimmed glasses, Drew Hastings is a commanding presence on the stage. As he launches into his personal study of the complex human condition, the irregularities and uncertainties of misguided love, and his earnest attempts at farming, he is hilarious, insightful and deeply self-deprecating. Drew has been a regular guest on the syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Show and All-Star Theatre Tour, and he has years of stand up experience in clubs all across the country. His seasoned comedic talent pays off big in his first long-awaited comedy special! Articulate yet acerbic, Drew Hastings is a raconteur with plenty of stories to tell. Irked & Miffed will leave you anything but.
- DirectorSizil SrivastavaStarsKanan GillIn this hilarious one hour comedy special, Kanan Gill squints at a variety of subjects ranging from the difficulty in talking to your parents to The Constitution of India. It's easy to keep it funny. Kanan keeps it real.
- DirectorNeville ShahStarsKanan GillRevisiting life goals set in a letter written as a teen to his future self, comedian Kanan Gill reports back on if he's lived up to his own expectations.
- StarsMichael McIntyreShowtime is Michael McIntyre at his breathtaking best. Recorded during his phenomenal 10 night run at The O2 in London and part of his 71date arena tour playing to over 700,000 fans.
- DirectorTom PooleStarsMichael McIntyreMichael McIntyre performs a live stand-up show at Wembley Arena in October 2009.
- DirectorKrysia PlonkaStarsFortune FeimsterHenry GelinasSouthern-born comedian Fortune Feimster recalls her childhood misadventures as a former Girl Scout, debutante and (disqualified) swim meet champion, and her family's complicated relationship with Hooters.
- DirectorAndrew BarchilonKitao SakuraiStarsEric AndréHannibal BuressSebastian BachTo celebrate New Year's Eve, Eric does his talk show live in front of a studio audience.
- DirectorShannon HartmanStarsRobert KellyJim NortonMichael Kenneth WilliamsFor his second EPIX comedy special, Jim Norton takes self-deprecation and outrageous humor to new extremes. Norton attacks a wide range of topics with the knowledge that some of his remarks will no doubt inspire complaints. In HD.
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsAnthony CumiaGregg HughesEva LinJim Norton riffs on the many ways our privacy is being invaded, and other modern day absurdities, in his first Epix comedy special. In HD.
- DirectorAjay BhuyanVir DasStarsVir DasFrom the Vedas to Vasco da Gama to vacuous Bollywood plotlines, Vir Das celebrates the history of India with his one-of-a-kind perspective.
- DirectorMichael DrummStarsSteven WrightDry, wry and hilariously deadpan, Steven Wright unleashes a torrent of ironic and hysterical thought-provoking one-liners in the quirky stand-up style that has become his trademark. Presented in three segments, When the Leaves Blow Away showcases the work of the Oscar-winning comedian, named #23 on Comedy Central's list of the 100 greatest stand-up performers of all time.
- DirectorLance BangsStarsMarc MaronSam LipsyteTom ScharplingMarc Maron returns to his old stomping grounds for an intimate special in which he takes stock of himself. More than ever, Maron is raw and hilariously honest as he dissects his own neuroses and self-loathing while providing outrageous anecdotes from his personal life, in which he starts to realize the hurt isn't real, it's just "Thinky Pain."
- DirectorLynn SheltonStarsMarc MaronAmber PrestonComedian Marc Maron riffs on topics including Donald Trump, a Rolling Stones concert, and the hat-buying experience.