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 | 4:20 Hour Stand-Up
More Info | | 2009 |  |  | 06/01/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: Al Madrigal, Dan Gabriel, Doug Benson, Henry Phillips, Jason Gillearn, Jasper Redd, Mark Cohen, Ron Shock, Tom Rhodes, Director(s): Lee Abbott, Should marijuana be legalized in America, why does the drug get such a bad rap and more topics are wrapped up in this high-larious, pot-themed stand-up comedy program featuring Doug Benson of the mockumentary Super High Me. Mark Cohen, Jasper Redd, Henry Phillips, Tom Rhodes, Dan Gabriel, Ron Shock, Jason Gillearn and other edgy comics of like ilk also take to the stage to light the misconceptions and misrepresentations on fire. |
 | American: The Bill Hicks Story
More Info |  | 2010 | | | 06/29/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Biographical Documentaries, Miscellaneous Documentaries, Foreign Documentaries, United Kingdom, Stand-Up, Cast: Kevin Booth, John Farneti, Bill Hicks, Lynn Hicks, Mary Hicks, Steve Hicks, Andy Huggins, David Johndrow, James Ladmirault, Dwight Slade, Director(s): Matt Harlock, Paul Thomas, Since his tragic death from cancer at age 32, comedian Bill Hicks's legend and stature have only grown, and this unique documentary tells his story, blending live footage, interviews and animation to fill in the details of a life cut short. A comic's comic and unflagging critic of hypocrisy and cultural emptiness, Hicks was one of a kind, a Lenny Bruce for the late 20th century, and few are more deserving of this in-depth biographic treatment. |
 | Anjelah Johnson: That's How We Do It
More Info | | 2009 |  | | 01/18/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: Anjelah Johnson, In her first-ever Comedy Central special, former "MADtv" cast member and ex-Oakland Raiders cheerleader Anjelah Johnson waxes comedic about makeup mishaps, the great game of football, and what it's like to be cute, funny and broke. Known for colorful characters like Bon Qui Qui, the smack-talking fast food worker, and Tammy, the sassy Vietnamese nail salon employee, the Mexican American comedian leaves her live audience cheering for more. |
 | Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story
More Info | | 2009 | | | 09/15/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Biographical Documentaries, Stand-Up, Miscellaneous Documentaries, United Kingdom, Cast: Andre Vincent, Andrew Boxer, Caroline Chignell, Eddie Izzard, George Clooney, Harold Izzard, Melvin Altwarg, Mick Andrew, Mick Perrin, Rob Ballard, Robin Williams, Shamgar Amram, Wayne Forester, Director(s): Sarah Townsend, In this documentary, filmmaker Sarah Townsend chronicles the winding path that cross-dressing British comic Eddie Izzard has taken on his journey from showbiz obscurity to the heights of international stardom on the stage and silver screen. Interspersed with revealing personal moments, home movies and plenty of performance clips, Izzard himself reflects on the relentless determination that has seen him through the up and downs of his career. |
 | Beyond Hatred
More Info | | 2005 | | | 07/01/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Foreign, Foreign Documentaries, Foreign Gay & Lesbian, French Language, France, Sports & Fitness, Dance Workouts, Cardio & Aerobics, Workouts, Comedy, Indie Comedies, Slapstick, Late Night Comedies, Independent, Indie Dramas, Crime Dramas, Crime Thrillers, Suspense, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi Thrillers, Psychological Thrillers, Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Political Documentaries, Indie Documentaries, Horror, Zombies, Westerns, Teen Comedies, Made-for-TV Movies, Foreign Horror, Germany, German Language, Drama, Romantic Dramas, Period Pieces, Pre-20th Century Period Pieces, Australia/ New Zealand, Thrillers, Romantic Comedies, Teen Romance, Vampires, Military & War Action, Foreign Television, Foreign Romance, Foreign Dramas, TV Miniseries, Action & Adventure, Action Thrillers, Action Comedies, Japan, Teen Dramas, Coming of Age, Sports Dramas, Dramas Based on Real Life, Sports Stories, Miscellaneous Sports, Other Sports, Military Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, Military & War Dramas, 20th Century Period Pieces, Children & Family, Family Animation, Family Adventures, Animal Tales, Ages 8-10, Ages 11-12, Tearjerkers, United Kingdom, Adventures, Mountaineering & Climbing, Outdoor & Mountain Sports, Dramas Based on Contemporary Literature, Cult Comedies, Slashers and Serial Killers, B-Movie Horror, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, Foreign Comedies, Spanish Language, Spain, Foreign Steamy Romance, Mandarin Language, Classics, Classic Dramas, Biographies, Baseball, Kids' TV, Book Characters, Ages 0-2, Ages 2-4, Anime & Animation, Anime Sci-Fi, Anime Horror, Anime Feature Films, Dark Humor & Black Comedies, Latin America, Action Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi Horror, Social Issue Dramas, Dramas Based on the Book, Biographical Documentaries, Stand-Up, Indie Suspense & Thriller, Mobster, Creature Features, Sci-Fi Dramas, Family Dramas, Ages 5-7, Family Classics, Historical Documentaries, Showbiz Comedies, Supernatural Horror, Wrestling, Martial Arts, Boxing & Wrestling, Cast: Director(s): Olivier Meyrou, This wrenching documentary chronicles the trial and aftermath of a brutal gay-bashing in France in 2002. The drowning of Francois Chenu, at the hands of three neofascist skinheads, leads to a lengthy trial with many unexpected revelations -- particularly from the parents and sister of the deceased. Director Olivier Meyrou meticulously documents the family's remarkable journey from shock and grief to understanding and forgiveness. |
 | Bill Burr: Why Do I Do This?
More Info | | 2008 | | | 09/12/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: Bill Burr, Comedian Bill Burr confronts racism, homophobia and relationships with a simplistic honesty that is just as relatable as it is hilarious. Burr makes a case against "How to Catch a Predator" and shares his views against population control for animals. |
 | Bill Engvall: 15 Degrees Off Cool
More Info | | 2007 | | | 11/15/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: Bill Engvall, Director(s): C.B. Harding, One of the kings of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, Bill Engvall, is back with a set of killer material, including "Argue Naked," "Slim Jims," "Wives and NASCAR," "Free Range Chicken," "Getting Older," "Bad Weiner Day" and more in this live show at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas. Engvall is a top-selling stand-up comic, and his albums have outsold those of Chris Rock, Adam Sandler and Jerry Seinfeld. |
 | Bill Engvall: Aged and Confused
More Info | | 2009 | | | 12/20/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: Bill Engvall, Director(s): David Higby, Bringing his trademark charm and disarming wit to the stage, popular comedian and actor Bill Engvall stars in this stand-up comedy special that finds the down-home funnyman riffing on the absurdities of life in the modern world. Engvall skewers such diverse topics as the aging process, the changing role of men in contemporary families, the joys of an empty nest and cell phone users who behave rudely. |
 | Bill Engvall: Here's Your Sign
More Info | | 2004 | | | 11/15/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: Bill Engvall, Director(s): Michael Drumm, Comic Bill Engvall -- a popular headliner on the Blue Collar Comedy Tour and the author of You Don't Have to Be Dumb to Be Stupid -- mines the joys of marriage and fatherhood for huge laughs in this fast-talking, sidesplitting performance. The stand-up stalwart -- whose most famous routine advanced the idea that stupid people should be required to wear signs advertising their stupidity -- has sold more than 2 million comedy albums. |
 | Bo Burnham: Words, Words, Words
More Info | | 2010 | | | 05/22/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: Bo Burnham, Director(s): Shannon Hartman, Comedy prodigy Bo Burnham, who rocketed to fame through hilarious videos he posted on YouTube, presents this sidesplitting stand-up special that features politically incorrect songs, poetry and one-liners about race, religion, gender and more. Thanks to his Internet celebrity status, Bo has achieved astounding success at a very young age, including recording a full-length album that topped Billboard's Comedy Chart. |
 | Brain Dead
More Info | | 2007 | | | 07/01/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Horror, Zombies, B-Movie Horror, Documentary, Biographical Documentaries, Miscellaneous Documentaries, Stand-Up, United Kingdom, Drama, Super Swashbucklers, 20th Century Period Pieces, Dramas Based on Real Life, Period Pieces, TV, TV Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Music & Musicals, Rock & Pop, Classic Rock, Blues, TV Crime Dramas, TV Mysteries, TV Dramas, Thrillers, Classic Thrillers, Espionage Thrillers, Dramas Based on the Book, Classic Dramas, Classic Westerns, Action & Adventure, Action Thrillers, Military & War Action, TV Reality Programming, Food & Wine, British TV, Suspense, Crime Thrillers, Classics, Dark Humor & Black Comedies, Classic Comedies, Children & Family, Cartoons, Kids' TV, Comic Books and Superheroes, Ages 8-10, Ages 11-12, Comedy, Romantic Comedies, Espionage Action, Rockumentaries, Singer-Songwriters, Romance, Romantic Dramas, Sci-Fi Dramas, Dramas Based on Classic Literature, Theatrical Performances, Shakespeare, Family Comedies, Family Adventures, Ages 5-7, Cast: Joshua Benton, Sarah Grant Brendecke, David Crane, Andy Forrest, Alexandra Goodman, Chad Guerrero, Elizabeth Lambert, Greg Lewolt, Tess McVicker, Dennis Michael Tenney, Cristina Tiberia, Director(s): Kevin Tenney, In this low-budget horror flick from director Kevin Tenney, a sleepy fishing port town is consumed with terror when a small crater crash-lands nearby and releases a slimy parasitic agent that transforms the residents into brain-eating zombies. Cornered in an abandoned fishing lodge, six strangers are forced to band together to stave off the blood-sucking monsters clawing the walls outside. Joshua Benton and Sarah Grant Brendecke star. |
 | Brian Regan: Standing Up
More Info | | 2007 | | | 05/22/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: Brian Regan, Director(s): Troy Miller, Stand-up comedian Brian Regan offers his unique take on the absurd aspects of everyday life in this hilarious Comedy Central concert. With offbeat originality, Regan riffs on flight delays, greeting cards, baby books and his 3-year-old daughter. A regular on both "Late Show with David Letterman" and "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," Regan delights a standing-room-only audience at the Barclay Theatre in Irvine, Calif. |
 | Brian Regan: The Epitome of Hyperbole
More Info | | 2008 | | | 05/22/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: Brian Regan, Bringing his funniest observations of everyday life, clever comedian Brian Regan returns for his second Comedy Central stand-up special. Whether making fun of himself or something else just as ridiculous, Regan consistently delivers loads of laughter. Known for his sophisticated and squeaky-clean humor, the talented comedian continues to win over audiences and sell out shows across the United States. |
 | Carlos Mencia: No Strings Attached: Live, Extended and Uncensored
More Info | | 2006 | | | 05/22/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Comedy Central, Cast: Carlos Mencia, Director(s): David Steinberg, Known for his brash humor, crass opinions and complete disregard for political correctness, comedian Carlos Mencia cuts loose in this irreverent stand-up special filmed live in San Francisco. When Mencia's mind is at work, no topic is safe -- not even race relations, immigration laws, religion or the mentally challenged. Leave your sensitivity at the door for this blistering set from an equal-opportunity offender. |
 | Carlos Mencia: Performance Enhanced
More Info | | 2008 | | | 05/22/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Comedy Central, Cast: Carlos Mencia, From the Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, Fla., funnyman Carlos Mencia serves up hilarious observations about society's touchiest issues, crossing a host of comedy borders as he riffs on gays in the military, the N-word and the hypocrisy of vegetarians. |
 | Cheech Marin and Friends: Live from South Beach
More Info | | 2005 | | | 04/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Comedies, Stand-up Comedy, Cast: Al Madrigal, Carlos Oscar, Cheech Marin, Felipe Esparza, Gilbert Esquivel, Director(s): Lawrence Jordan, Taking over the stage at the Byron Carlyle Theatre in Miami's famed South Beach, funnyman Cheech Marin hosts this hilarious stand-up showcase spotlighting a few of his favorite people. Rising Latino comics featured in the evening of laughs include Al Madrigal, Carlos Oscar, Gilbert Esquivel and Felipe Esparza, who riff on everything from surviving the trials of parenthood to dodging the suspicious eyes of airport security. |
 | Comics without Borders
More Info | | 2008 | | | 11/24/09 | 06/01/13 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Showtime, Cast: Russell Peters, Director(s): Scott Montoya, The laughs come hard and fast in this Showtime series that spotlights comics from around the globe, hosted by a comedian -- Russell Peters (born in Canada to Indian parents) -- who uses his own mixed heritage to poke fun at cultural divides. Featured funny folk from the first season include Ahmed Ahmed, Angelo Tsarouchas, B-Phlat, Bret Ernst, Edwin San Juan, Erik Griffin, Felipe Esparza, Justin Worsham, K-Von, Kristeen Von Hagen and more. |
 | Craig Ferguson: Does This Need to Be Said?
More Info | | 2011 | | | 09/15/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: Craig Ferguson, Director(s): Keith Truesdell, Scottish-born comedian Craig Ferguson -- best known as the broguish host of CBS's "The Late Late Show" -- takes center stage for this stand-up special that mines laughs from uncensored material he can't use on network television. |
 | D.L. Hughley: Shocked & Appalled
More Info | | 2005 | | | 05/22/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Comedy Central, Cast: D.L. Hughley, Director(s): Paul Miller, A successful actor and member of the Original Kings of Comedy, fearless funnyman D.L. Hughley takes center stage in this Comedy Central stand-up special, delivering hilarious jokes about politicians, married couples and other juicy targets. |
 | Dana Gould: Let Me Put My Thoughts In You
More Info | | 2008 | | | 03/24/09 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Comedies, Stand-up Comedy, Cast: Dana Gould, Director(s): Bob Odenkirk, Comedian and Emmy-winning writer Dana Gould ("The Simpsons") gives his hilarious take on life's many ironies and absurdities in this comedy special recorded live at The Second City, Chicago's famed comedy theatre. From the panic attack known as parenthood to the challenges of marriage, Gould pokes fun at the every day and the imagined, including the trials and tribulations of diaper-clad astronauts and a family of sex toy factory workers. |
 | David Cross: Let America Laugh
More Info | | 2003 | | | 01/18/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Miscellaneous Documentaries, Cast: Bob Kaliban, David Cross, Michelle Maryk, Director(s): Lance Bangs, Let America Laugh is a video tour diary from comedian David Cross's 2002 tour (the same tour on which his smash-hit comedy album "Shut Up, You F***ing Baby!" was recorded). Hijinks and hilarity ensue as we follow Cross on the road, where he interacts with family, friends, fans, promoters, interviewers and many others using the gentle, nurturing brand of humor (not!) for which he's internationally known and loved. |
 | Demetri Martin. Person.
More Info | | 2007 | | | 05/22/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Comedies, Stand-up Comedy, Cast: Demetri Martin, Director(s): Jay Karas, With his trademark blend of wry and penetrating humor, inspired art, and music, "The Daily Show" correspondent and funnyman Demetri Martin will tie you up in stitches in this extravaganza of monologues and multimedia. |
 | Denis Leary and Friends Present: Douchebags & Donuts
More Info | | 2010 | | | 05/22/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: Denis Leary, Lenny Clarke, Whitney Cummings, Adam Ferrara, Director(s): Joe Perota, Sharp-tongued and outspoken Denis Leary brings his acerbic wit to the stage, joined by comedians Lenny Clarke, Whitney Cummings and Adam Ferrara. Providing musical entertainment are the foulmouthed Leary and his backup band, the Enablers. |
 | Doug Stanhope: No Refunds
More Info | | 2007 |  | | 11/15/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: Doug Stanhope, Doug Stanhope -- a no-holds-barred comedian known for his brutal honesty as well as his regular appearances on The Howard Stern Show -- delivers a memorable stand-up set in this live show taped at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. With a punk-rock attitude and a love of all things raucous and outrageous, Stanhope tackles a variety of taboo topics that are incredibly funny but far from family-friendly! |
 | Eddie Izzard: Circle
More Info | | 2000 | | | 12/20/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Best of British Humor, Cast: Eddie Izzard, Director(s): Anastasia Pappas, Actor-comedian Eddie Izzard stops in at New York City's Town Hall on his "Circle" tour, a hilarious and highly original one-man show that pokes fun at Charlton Heston, Darth Vader, Jesus, Machiavelli, Leonardo da Vinci and others. As always Izzard keeps his audience laughing by delivering a unique perspective that only his particular brand of no-holds-barred flamboyance can pull off. |
 | Eddie Izzard: Definite Article
More Info | | 1996 | | | 12/20/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Best of British Humor, Cast: Eddie Izzard, Director(s): Ed Bye, Recorded on Dec. 16, 1995, during the last night of his sold-out 12-week run at London's Shaftsbury Theatre, Eddie Izzard's Definite Article show demonstrates the sometimes-controversial comedian's unique talent for improvisation, as well as his wry wit and humor. Izzard covers such topics as the Crusades, mad European cows, sharks, the Death Star canteen and more. |
 | Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill
More Info | | 1999 | | | 12/20/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Best of British Humor, United Kingdom, Foreign Countries, Cast: Eddie Izzard, Director(s): Lawrence Jordan, In his award-winning one-man show recorded live in San Francisco, Eddie Izzard covers everything from Western history to Stonehenge to American politicians, paying special comedic attention to Hitler, Hollywood and the Church of England. Delivered with a fluid physicality that's become his trademark, Izzard's jokes aren't simply wisecracks -- they're full-blown insights. It's a classic case of laughing and learning. |
 | Eddie Izzard: Glorious
More Info | | 1997 | | | 12/20/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Best of British Humor, Cast: Eddie Izzard, Director(s): Peter Richardson, Self-proclaimed executive transvestite and comedian Eddie Izzard brings his stand-up act to the Apollo Theater in Labatt. With topics including the nature of God, the search for a career, classical mythology and Scooby-Doo, Izzard presents intellectual and fast-paced comedy. His imitations include Sean Connery, whom he imagines playing Noah trying to convince God that a speedboat would be a better photo opportunity than an ark. |
 | Eddie Izzard: Live From Wembley
More Info | | 2009 | | | 09/15/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, United Kingdom, Cast: Eddie Izzard, Director(s): Sarah Townsend, Cross-dressing British comic and Emmy-winning actor Eddie Izzard takes the stage before a massive crowd at London's famed Wembley Stadium, where he unleashes a torrent of his trademark wry and rambling observations on life's little absurdities. Leaping from one topic to another as the spirit moves, Izzard takes on everything from the perils of visiting the dentist to hair-care strategies of the mythical monster Medusa. |
 | Eddie Izzard: Unrepeatable
More Info | | 1994 | | | 12/20/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Best of British Humor, Cast: Eddie Izzard, Director(s): John Gordillo, Recorded at London's Albery Theater in 1994, this sold-out show was part of a limited seven-week run of Eddie Izzard's celebrated stand-up routine. A completely new collection of skits, imitations and free-form rants, this side-splitting performance from the award-winning transvestite comedian (which was originally aired on British television) covers a wide range of topics at a pace brisk enough to keep even the quickest viewers on their toes. |
 | Gadget Boy and Heather: The Complete Series: Episode 26
More Info | | 1995 | | | 06/01/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Children & Family, Cartoons, Kids' TV, Ages 5-7, Horror, Supernatural Horror, Supernatural Thrillers, TV, TV Reality Programming, Action & Adventure, Action Thrillers, Crime Action, Blockbusters, Drama, Classic War Stories, Dramas Based on the Book, United Kingdom, Comic Books and Superheroes, Adventures, Fantasy, Made-for-TV Movies, Classics, Family Classics, Dramas Based on Classic Literature, Pre-20th Century Period Pieces, Ages 11-12, Comedy, Stand-Up, Sports Comedies, Indie Comedies, Sports Stories, Basketball, Foreign, Foreign Dramas, France, French Language, Foreign Steamy Romance, Cast: Don Adams, Tara Strong, Louise Vallance, Maurice LaMarche, Ian James Corlett, |
 | George Carlin Again!
More Info | | 1978 | | | 12/31/10 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: George Carlin, Director(s): Marty Callner, In this 1978 concert, absurdist funnyman George Carlin performs in Phoenix with a mix of classic and new material, including takes on pop philosophy, law, time and death, and his legendary routine on the seven words one can never say on television. Carlin's random nature finds him jumping from discussions on who empties the coins out of a wishing well to a nostalgic reprise of his "Hippie Dippie Weatherman" character. |
 | George Carlin: Back in Town
More Info | | 1996 | | | 12/31/10 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: George Carlin, Director(s): Rocco Urbisci, Get ready for belly laughs with this live 1996 performance by George Carlin from New York City's Beacon Theatre, featuring the comedian's acerbic observations as he derives humorous truths from weighty topics such as capital punishment and abortion. In his trademark provocative comedic style, Carlin has some choice words about absurd but all-too-familiar expressions, television news, hyphenated names and more. |
 | George Carlin: Carlin at Carnegie
More Info | | 1982 | | | 12/31/10 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: George Carlin, Director(s): Steven J. Santos, George Carlin brings his smart, one-of-a-kind humor to the stage in this live show recorded at New York's Carnegie Hall in 1982. Showcasing an enduring wit that appeals to multiple generations, this collection includes some of the funnyman's most timeless sketches, including "Seven Words You Can't Say on Television," "Baseball and Football," "A Place for My Stuff," "Fussy Eater," "Newscast" and more. |
 | George Carlin: Carlin on Campus
More Info | | 1984 | | | 12/31/10 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: George Carlin, Director(s): Steven J. Santos, New York City funnyman George Carlin, once (obviously) considered the class clown as a child, goes back to school in this smart and hilarious performance recorded at the University of California in Los Angeles. Carlin's 1984 show includes a collection of some of his most famous satirical comedy routines, such as "A Place for My Stuff," "The Prayer" "Consumer Hints" and more. Also included are award-winning animated shorts. |
 | George Carlin: Complaints and Grievances
More Info | | 2001 | | | 12/31/10 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: George Carlin, Director(s): Rocco Urbisci, Legendary comic George Carlin skewers everything from being stuck in gridlock and long-winded email newsletters to charging cheap items on credit in this riotous stand-up appearance at New York City's Beacon Theatre in November 2001. |
 | George Carlin: Doin' It Again
More Info | | 1992 | | | 12/31/10 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: Rocco Urbisci, Director(s): George Carlin, Nothing gets past the razor-sharp wit of George Carlin, who serves up his droll take on everything from embarrassing underwear incidents to those who need to share their bathroom adventures and, of course, more ludicrous uses of the English language. Filmed live in 1990 at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, N.J., this hilarious stand-up routine -- Carlin's seventh HBO special -- won a Cable ACE Award. |
 | George Carlin: It's Bad for Ya
More Info | | 2008 | | | 12/31/10 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: George Carlin, Director(s): Rocco Urbisci, In his final filmed performance, counterculture comic George Carlin urges Americans to just say no to BS, serving up sharp-witted takes on society's ridiculous obsessions, the self-esteem movement fallout and spoiled kids. |
 | George Carlin: Jammin' in New York
More Info | | 1992 | | | 12/31/10 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: George Carlin, Director(s): Rocco Urbishi, Reflecting on the widening gap between the poor and rich in 1992 America, George Carlin had a novel proposal: Why not let the homeless live on golf courses? These and other insights populate the comic's classic set at Madison Square Garden. The performance finds Carlin at his misanthropic prime, riffing on the environment, flying on airplanes, penises and -- most presciently -- the first Gulf War. |
 | George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing
More Info | | 2005 | | | 12/31/10 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: George Carlin, Director(s): Rocco Urbisci, Irreverent counterculture comedian George Carlin riffs on everything from high-technology to election returns in this stand-up performance. No topic is too shocking for Carlin, who serves up his takes on sex, religion and other controversial issues. |
 | George Carlin: On Location With George Carlin
More Info | | 1977 | | | 12/31/10 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: George Carlin, Director(s): Marty Callner, In his first HBO special, comedian George Carlin brings his straight talk, quick wit and sharp tongue to a broad cable audience. The bulk of the show -- taped at the University of Southern California -- is funny, but light on controversy. |
 | George Carlin: Playing with Your Head
More Info | | 1986 | | | 12/31/10 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: George Carlin, Director(s): Rocco Urbisci, In this concert recorded in Los Angeles in 1986, stand-up legend George Carlin clocks in with another hilarious in-depth meditation on wildly diverse topics, including "Losing Things," "Charities" and "Sports." Other segments include "Hello and Goodbye," "Battered Plants," "Earrings" and "A Moment of Silence." Whether it's a large guffaw or a modest chuckle, there's humor for everyone in this monologue from one of America's funniest comedians. |
 | George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?
More Info | | 1988 | | | 12/31/10 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: George Carlin, Director(s): Bruce Gowers, Filmed live in the Garden State in 1988, this hour long HBO concert features Grammy-winning stand-up comedian George Carlin displaying his unique and popular sense of humor, blending caustic wit with intellectual wordplay. Carlin covers some of his classic routines, including "Cars and Driving II," "Reagan's Gang, Church People and American Values," "People I Can Do Without" and "Keeping People Alert." |
 | George Carlin: You Are All Diseased
More Info | | 1999 | | | 12/31/10 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: George Carlin, Director(s): Rocco Urbisci, Filmed live for television, this comedy special features George Carlin's trademark scathing wit in a series of routines that take aim at airport security, germs, cigars, "man stuff" and one of his favorite targets: religion. |
 | God Said, Ha!
More Info | | 1999 |  | | 02/01/13 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Comedies, Stand-up Comedy, Cast: Julia Sweeney, Quentin Tarantino, Director(s): Julia Sweeney, Comedian Julia Sweeney scores in her one-woman show about a tumultuous year in her life, during which her brother is diagnosed with cancer and takes up residence in her bedroom, and her parents also move in, forcing Sweeney to relive her childhood. |
 | I Can See You
More Info | | 2008 | | | 07/01/11 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Horror, Psychological Thrillers, Comedy, Stand-Up, TV, Classic TV Sci-Fi & Fantasy, TV Action & Adventure, TV Classics, Kids' TV, Spoofs and Satire, Animation for Grown-ups, Faith & Spirituality, Religious & Spiritual Dramas, Faith & Spirituality Feature Films, Gospel Music, Vampires, United Kingdom, Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Spiritual Mysteries, Miscellaneous Documentaries, TV Reality Programming, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, Science and Nature Documentaries, TV Science & Nature, Thrillers, Crime Thrillers, Foreign, Foreign Dramas, Foreign Romance, Arabic Language, Middle East, Pregnancy & Parenting, Drama, Photography, Horror Movies, Cast: Ben Dickinson, Duncan Skiles, Heather Robb, Larry Fessenden, Olivia Villanti, Christopher D. Ford, Neal Jonas, Director(s): Graham Reznick, With one bored girlfriend in tow, three Brooklyn ad men take a weekend camping trip to brainstorm pitches for a cleaning product called Claractix. But when the girlfriend goes missing, a strange series of events is set into motion. This twisty, psychedelic thriller co-stars Heather Robb as the vixen Summer Day, and producer and art-horror impresario Larry Fessenden plays long-lost pitchman Mickey Hauser. |
 | Jamie Foxx Presents: America's Funniest Comics: Vol. 1
More Info | | 2006 | | | 04/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: Cedric the Entertainer, Jamie Foxx, Bill Burr, Damon Williams, DeRay Davis, Jonathan Slocumb, Lady Roz, Lavell Crawford, Oscar winner Jamie Foxx returns to his stand-up roots as he journeys to Atlanta and shines a light on some hot new comic talents at Laffapalooza, a hit urban comedy festival. All the side-splitting material is served fresh and raw, and Foxx gets some help from master of ceremonies Cedric the Entertainer. Get a front-row seat to see these hilarious up-and-comers, some of whom just might be the next kings of comedy. |
 | Jamie Foxx Presents: America's Funniest Comics: Vol. 4
More Info | | 2006 | | | 04/01/12 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Comedy Central, Cast: Cedric the Entertainer, Jamie Foxx, Keisha Hunt, Lil Brough, Louis Ramey, Marvin Dixon, Melanie Camacho, Scruncho, In this volume of Laffapalooza highlights presented by Oscar-winning actor and comedian Jamie Foxx, Cedric the Entertainer plays ringmaster for a raucous evening of laughs fueled by some of the funniest up-and-coming comics in the business. While holding forth on a variety of topics, Scruncho, Lil Brough, Louis Ramey, Keisha Hunt, Melanie Camacho and Marvin Dixon can't help but show off their gift for pulling gags. |
 | Jamie Foxx: I Might Need Security
More Info | | 2001 | | | 03/10/12 | 03/10/14 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: Jamie Foxx, Director(s): Chuck Vinson, You know him from the television series "Roc," "In Living Color" and "The Jamie Foxx Show" and the movies Booty Call, Bait, Any Given Sunday and Ali. And when you watch his sold-out performance at the Paramount Theater in Oakland, Calif., you'll know him as one of the world's funniest comedians. This HBO comedy special leaves no doubt that Jamie Foxx is at the top of his game! |
 | Janeane Garofalo: If You Will: Live in Seattle
More Info | | 2010 | | | 10/16/10 | 01/18/38 | |
| Genres: Comedy, Stand-Up, Cast: Janeane Garofalo, Director(s): Michael Petok, Ryan Polito, Emmy-nominated actress, activist and comedian Janeane Garofalo takes the stage at the historic Moore Theatre in Seattle, and with her trademark biting wit skewers the sacred cows of modern life, from Twitter to the Department of Homeland Security. During the course of her hourlong stand-up routine, Garofalo also delights the crowd with her warped and incisive perspectives on sobriety, unemployment, sex, Natalie Portman and more. |
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