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“Jimmy Carr: Funny Business” and “Pee-wee’s Big Holiday” Now Streaming on Netflix

March 18, 2016

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From either side of the comedy spectrum, Netflix has got you covered.

The UK’s Jimmy Carr new hour special Funny Business and the Judd Apatow-produced and John Lee-directed Pee-wee’s Big Holiday movie are Netflix’s latest comedy offerings.

If you’ve finished up with Netflix’s Characters and Love, binge watching the two might actually be less of a time commitment than going through an entire first season of a Netflix series.

Garfunkel and Oates To Do Their First Comedy Special at Vimeo

March 10, 2016

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(via Deadline)

Actually, it’s a comedy special centered around a live fundraising concert for making a comedy special.

Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci of Garfunkel and Oates are finally getting their first comedy special. After nearly doing everything else (albums, tours, TV series, etc.), Vimeo will be releasing a special where the duo will cleverly be doing a fundraiser that would supposedly raise the money for the special that they’ve wanted to be doing all along.

Look for Garfunkel & Oates’ Trying To Be Special to start streaming on Vimeo in May.

Comedian Quincy Jones, Diagnosed with Terminal Cancer and Given One Year to Live, Has Successfully Crowdfunded Money to Film Hour Special

February 24, 2016

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Quincy Jones (the comedian and not the legendary music producer) made his way to LA to pursue his dreams in stand-up comedy in the early 2010s. While he was grinding his way through the LA scene as hard as anyone could be, Quincy was unfortunately diagnosed with Stage Four Mesothelioma Cancer and an estimate of about a year to live.

Fortunately, before Quincy’s time runs out, he might get to see his dream come true as a crowdfunding campaign for an hour stand-up comedy special has raised over 6 times the amount of money he needs. As of this post, the campaign was looking for $4,985 and has $29,263 with 24 days to go.

The special is set to tape on Apr. 3rd and you can get more info and donate here.

Here’s a Trailer for Cameron Esposito Upcoming Special “Marriage Material” Coming to Seeso

February 18, 2016

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Seeso has another special from another great comedian lined up with Cameron Esposito’s cleverly titled Marriage Material.

Recorded before she got married to her wife, we’re sure there is something special about this very first hour stand-up special from Esposito. Get a taste of it with this trailer.

It starts streaming on Thurs. Mar. 24th, but you can also get it as an album on iTunes, Spotify, and Pandora the day after.

This Year, Both David Cross and Kyle Kinane Are Taping Brand New Comedy Specials

February 9, 2016

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If you’re having a bad 2016 thus far, look forward to these.

If you don’t have a chance to catch either David Cross on his Making America Great Again tour or Kyle Kinane while he tours across the country this spring (and making a stop in Australia), fret not. At the end of each of their tours, they’ll be taping a brand new comedy special.

Cross will be taping his Making America Great Again special while at Austin’s Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival in The Paramount Theater on Fri. Apr. 22nd. Tickets go on sale Thurs. Feb. 11th here.

Kinane will be taping his latest special at The Metro in Chicago, IL on Sat. May 21st. Tickets for the 7:30PM and 11PM are now on sale.

OK, that should be enough advance warning to be able to catch both.

Hannibal Buress’ “Comedy Camisado” Is Now Streaming on Netflix

February 5, 2016

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You’ve got time for Hannibal’s latest hour special today, right?

The brand new hour of stand-up from Hannibal Buress is finally here. Comedy Camisado just started streaming at Netflix a few hours ago.

If you have a Netflix account and/or password, watch it here. If you don’t, it would be a good time to get one.

Netflix Announces Dates for Patton Oswalt and Jimmy Carr Comedy Specials

January 19, 2016

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(via The A.V. Club)

So, as far as comedy specials/mini-series go, Netflix will have had Tom Segura, Hannibal Buress, Patton Oswalt, Chelsea Handler, and the UK’s Jimmy Carr in just the first few months of 2016.

Jimmy Carr: Funny Business is set to stream starting Mar. 18th and Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping will stream starting on Apr. 22nd all on Netflix.

This output on top of the already announced Hannibal Buress special Comedy Camisado that’s due next month and Chelsea Handler’s Chelsea Does It mini-series that’s coming this Friday makes for an output of comedy specials that almost rival anyone who puts out hour long comedy specials.

Here’s a Brief Preview of Hannibal Buress’ New Special on Netflix, “Comedy Camisado”

January 18, 2016

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Hannibal Buress’ brand new special is set to start streaming on Netflix on Feb. 5th and you should know by know that the world is pretty much listening to every word he says.

Here’s a preview of some of those words and more that will be in Comedy Camisado.

Watch Cameron Esposito Take on Gun Control in Her First Hour Special “Marriage Material”

January 12, 2016

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Seeso’s following up their first comedy special release of Rory Scovel’s The Charleston Special with another special from one of our absolutely favorite people, Cameron Esposito.

It’s called Marriage Material and it’s her first hour special and it’s directed by none other than Bobcat Goldthwait. It starts streaming at Seeso on Mar. 24th and will also be available on iTunes that same day.

We’ve come to know and love Cameron for taking bold, personal stances in her comedy and yet still making it inviting and very funny for all. This preview clip of Marriage Material where she takes on gun control is a perfect example of this and why you need to remember 3/24.

Tom Segura’s New Hour Special “Mostly Stories” Is Now Streaming on Netflix

January 9, 2016

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We really like that Netflix chose Tom Segura for their first comedy special release of 2016.

Netflix announced that they’re going global and expanding their content far beyond what they even did last year. So, they’ve got the hysterical Tom Segura and his latest hour special Mostly Stories starting off what’s sure to be another trailblazing, landmark year for Netflix.

Watch Mostly Stories on Netflix here.

Rory Scovel Serves Up Yet Another Great Appearance on Conan and His “The Charleston Special” Is Now on Seeso

January 8, 2016

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We’ll keep saying it because we can’t really emphasize the point quite enough: Rory Scovel is one of the best stand-up comedians working today.

That’s why a) you should watch this set and interview from last night’s Conan where he killed and b) you should get Seeso, so you can watch his hour special, The Charleston Special, that just started streaming on the new NBC comedy streaming service .

Watch a Trailer for Tom Segura’s Upcoming Netflix Special “Mostly Stories”

January 4, 2016

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Honestly, Tom Segura should get much more accolades for how damn funny he is. We can’t wait for that to happen when his new hour stand-up special Mostly Stories starts streaming this Fri. on Jan. 8th at Netflix.

Get a taste of it with this trailer.

Rory Scovel’s Hour Special Coming Out on Seeso on Jan. 7th

January 4, 2016

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I have a special coming out on @SeesoTV on Jan 7. Check it out!

Simply, Rory Scovel is one of the brilliant comedians working today. The coming of his long awaited hour special is a date you should mark on your calendar and a reason to get NBC’s comedy streaming service Seeso.

The special is set for a Jan. 7th release, which just happens to be the final day of Seeso’s free beta trial.

A New Tom Segura Special is Due Out in January

December 23, 2015

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Add this to your list of 2016 releases that you’re excited about.

Tom Segura came out with his last special, Completely Normal, over a year ago on Netflix. According to this tweet from Comedy Dynamics, his next special is due out next month.

Though we don’t know the exact date or even what it’s going to be called, Tom put forth one of our favorite late night sets over the last few years and our ears perk up with any new album, special, set etc. he’s gearing up for.

Jermaine Fowler’s First Hour Special “Give’em Hell Kid” Premieres Tonight

December 11, 2015

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9PM on Showtime.

This is just a friendly reminder of what you should be watching tonight. If you’re still on the fence, just watch Jermaine Fowler’s set on Corden from this week, then we’re sure you’ll be on board for his very first hour stand-up special, Give’em Hell Kid on Showtime.

Marc Maron’s Latest Hour Special “More Later” Premieres Tonight on Epix

December 4, 2015

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10PM on Epix.

The WTF host is the mic and the stool once again for his latest special, More Later, directed by Bobcat Goldthwait, premiering tonight. It’ll be the latest chapter of his collection of albums/specials chronicling how Marc can still draw all the frustrations of his life into comedy.

For example, see his take on seeing old friends and kale. Then, catch the whole later on tonight, again, at 10PM on Epix.

Brent Morin’s First Hour Special “I’m Brent Morin” Now on Netflix

December 1, 2015

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We guess as an early Christmas present, you’re getting twice the releases this week from Netflix.

A Very Murray Christmas is set to come out on Fri., but you can watch the debut hour special of Brent Morin, cleverly titled I’m Brent Morin, that’s streaming right now on Netflix. Here’s a clip in case you need a preview.

If you have Netflix or someone’s Netflix password, get into the real guy behind Undateable’s Justin doing stand-up here.

“Brian Regan: Live From Radio City Music Hall” Now Available for Digital Download

December 1, 2015

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For the probably many of you that didn’t get a chance to watch Brian Regan’s latest hour special because you don’t watch anything live, here’s your chance, finally, to see Brian Regan work NYC’s legendary Radio City Music Hall.

On Sept. 26th, Brian Regan pulled off essentially a stand-up comedy version of a tight rope walk by doing an entire hour comedy special completely live on Comedy Central.

Now, you can and should download that landmark special that he taped at Radio City Music Hall, uncut and without commercials all off of Comedy Central’s CC:Direct for $7-$10.

It’s the least you can do for missing out on the live experience, which was kind of the point of the whole live broadcast angle.

Morgan Spurlock to Direct W. Kamau Bell’s First Stand-Up Special

November 29, 2015

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Wed, Dec. 2, in NYC, I’m taping a comedy special. 730p & 930p #FREE
dir. by @MorganSpurlock
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Acclaimed documentarian Morgan Spurlock has slowly, but surely acquainted with himself more and more with comedy over the last few years. Just look at the humor throughout We The Economy.

Now, he’s really throwing his hat in the comedy ring with directing the first stand-up special for W. Kamau Bell. Of course, Bell being the socio-poltically conscious comedian that he is, it seems like a match made in heaven or whatever higher state of being you believe in.

If you’re in NYC this week, specifically in Brooklyn at Roulette on Dec. 2nd, you can and should go to the taping of this special. RSVP here.

Here’s Another Preview for Jermaine Fowler’s First Hour Special “Give’em Hell Kid”

November 28, 2015

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We’re pretty sure Jermaine Fowler is going to make a very big and very, very good impression with his first hour special, Give’em Hell Kid, premiering on Showtime on Dec. 11th.

This latest preview clip should provide more evidence of this claim.

Here’s a Trailer for Brent Morin’s Concisely Titled Stand-Up Special “I’m Brent Morin”

November 27, 2015

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The latest hour stand-up special to come through the pipeline at Netflix will be Brent Morin’s first hour comedy special, I’m Brent Morin.

Set to start streaming next week on Tues. Dec. 1st, you’ll get to see Brent step away from his role as Justin on Undateable and put his exuberant stand-up chops on display.

See what you’re in for with I’m Brent Morin in this trailer.

Here’s a Preview of Marc Maron’s “More Later” Special Coming to EPIX

November 23, 2015

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On top of his show getting renewed and his podcast cruising along as one of the biggest podcasts around, Marc Maron also has a comedy special, More Later, coming next week to EPIX.

Just like you’re used to, he has got his stool to perch on and all the anxieties and neuroses to break down and examine hilariously as this preview shows.

Look for More Later on Fri. Dec. 4th at 10PM.

Showtime Teases Jermaine Fowler’s Special “Give’em Hell Kid” Coming Next Month

November 13, 2015

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Following their two-part SXSW Comedy special, Showtime has got another comedy special that you should be on the look out for from Jermaine Fowler.

Give’em Hell Kid will be Jermaine’s first hour special and will also feature one-on-one interviews from those closest to Jermaine, which should be a whole bunch of fun considering how much Jermaine talks about his family in his act.

Here’s a teaser. After that, look for its premiere on Fri. Dec. 11th at 9PM on Showtime.

Season 1 of “With Bob and David” and John Mulaney’s “The Comeback Kid” on Netflix

November 13, 2015

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So, clear out four hours on your schedule this weekend like you know you want to.

Or, more realistically, clear out four hours just for today where you can watch John Mulaney’s new hour stand-up special The Comeback Kid and all 5 episodes, spanning three hours, of Bob Odenkirk and David Cross’ With Bob & David on Netflix in one go.

If you do, for once, Friday the 13th will be funnier than it is scary.

Sean Donnelly Was on Conan Last Night, Has an Album Coming Out Friday, and a Half Hour Special on Saturday

November 12, 2015

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This is a banner weekend for NYC’s Sean Donnelly.

He just notched in a set on Conan last night. has his album “Manual Labor Face” coming out this Friday on nearly all major digital platforms including CC:Stand-Up Direct and has his half-hour special premiering on Comedy Central the very next night, Sat. Nov. 14th, at midnight.

Sean is an increasingly rare breed of comedian that attacks with his jokes relentlessly on stage, all while laughing and smiling the whole way through. His rambunctious persona is infectious whether it be his material, crowd work, or riffing and his late night appearance, album and special should all prove that to any and all.

So, with that said, you have plenty of Sean Donnelly to get into.

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