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Comedy Specials - Reviews of the stand-up comedy specials on TV and DVD.

Eddie Izzard: Live from Wembley - Review

Read a review of the stand-up special Eddie Izzard: Live from Wembley on DVD.

Mike Epss: Under Rated and Never Faded - Live from Detroit! -…

Read a review of Mike Epps: Under Rated and Never Faded stand-up comedy special on DVD.

Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Not Fat, I'm Fluffy - Live in El Paso - Review

Read a review of I'm Not Fat I'm Fluffy, the stand-up comedy special from Gabriel Iglesias on DVD.

Mitch Fatel: Mitch Fatel is Magical - DVD Review

Read a review of comedian Mitch Fatel's stand-up special Mitch Fatel is Magical on DVD.

Terry Fator: Live from Las Vegas - DVD Review

Read a review of comedian, ventriloquist and 'America's Got Talent' winner Terry Fator's new special, 'Terry Fator: Live from Las Vegas' on DVD.

Greg Giraldo: Midlife Vices - Review

Read a review of 'Midlife Vices,' the first stand-up special for comedian Greg Giraldo. Original Comedy Central broadcast premiere date 8/16/09.

The Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers - Review

Read a review of the Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers, featuring Kathy Griffin, Greg Giraldo, Mario Cantone, Whitney Cummings, Jeff Ross and more. Original premiere date 8/9/09.

Jim Breuer: Let's Clear the Air - DVD Review

Read a DVD review of former 'Saturday Night Live' cast member and 'Half Baked' star Jim Breuer's stand-up special 'Let's Clear the Air.' Original Comedy Central premiere date July 25, 2009.

Ralphie May: Austin-Tatious - DVD Review

Read a review of Last Comic Standing runner-up Ralphie May's comedy special Austin-Tatious, available on CD and DVD.

Dane Cook: ISolated INcident - Review

Read a review of Isolated Incident, the stand-up comedy album and special from Dane Cook.

Christian Finnegan: Au Contraire - Review

Read a review of the first comedy special (and second album) from comedian Christian Finnegan, Au Contraire.

Ron White: Behavioral Problems - Review

Read a review of the 2009 stand-up special from Blue Collar comedian Ron White, Behavioral Problems. Original Comedy Central premiere date 4/19/09.

Sebastian Live - Review

Read a review of Sebastian Live, the first stand-up special from comedian Sebastian Maniscalco. Original Comedy Central premiere date 4/11/09.

Craig Ferguson: A Wee Bit O' Revolution - Review

Read a review of comedian and 'Late Late Show' host Craig Ferguson's first stand-up special A Wee Bit O Revolution. Comedy Central premiere date 3/22/09.

The Comedy Central Roast of Larry the Cable Guy - Review

Read a review of the Comedy Central Roast of Larry the Cable Guy, featuring appearances by Lisa Lampanelli, Jeff Foxworthy, Greg Giraldo, Toby Keith, Jeffrey Ross and more. Original air date 3/15/09.

Will Ferrell - You're Welcome, America: A Final Night with George W. Bush

Read a review of the 2009 Broadway show You're Welcome America: A Final Night with George W. Bush starring Will Ferrell. Original HBO air date 3/14/09.

Jim Gaffigan - King Baby DVD Review

Check out a review of comedian Jim Gaffigan's 2009 stand-up special King Baby on DVD. Also available on CD from Comedy Central Records.

Russell Brand in New York City - Review

Read a review of Russell Brand in New York City, the first stand-up special from British comedian Russell Brand. Premiered on Comedy Central on March 8, 2009.

Lisa Lampanelli: Long Live the Queen - Review

Read a review of insult comedian Lisa Lampanelli's third comedy special, Long Live the Queen. Originally aired 1/31/09 on HBO.

Louis CK: Chewed Up - Review

Read this review of comedian Louis CK's 2008 hour-long comedy special, Chewed Up, on DVD.

Dane Cook: Rough Around the Edges - Review

Review of comedian Dane Cook's second stand-up special Rough Around the Edges. Recorded at Madison Square Garden in New York and premiered on Comedy Central on January 11, 2009 as part of Stand-up Month.

Jo Koy - Don't Make Him Angry

Jo Koy Dont Make Him Angry - Review of Jo Koy Dont Make Him Angry - Read this review of stand-up comedian Jo Koy's 2008 stand-up special Don't Make Him Angry. Original premiere date 1/4/09.

Artie Lange - It's the Whisky Talkin'

Read a review of Artie Lange's first stand-up special It's the Whiskey Talkin', available on DVD.

Brian Regan - The Epitome of Hyperbole Review

Review of Brian Regan's The Epitome of Hyperbole stand-up special and DVD from Comedy Central.

Chris Rock - Kill the Messenger Review

Review of Chris Rock's 2008 HBO stand-up comedy special Kill the Messenger.

George Carlin - It's Bad for Ya Review

Read this review of It's Bad for Ya, the fourteenth and final stand-up special from the late, great George Carlin.

Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special - Review

Review of the 2008 stand-up comedy special Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special on Comedy Central.

Stephen Colbert - A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All

Review of A Colbert Christmas - The Greatest Gift of all, the 2008 Comedy Central Christmas special starring Stephen Colbert and featuring Jon Stewart, Feist, Willie Nelson, Elvis Costello, Toby Keith and John Legend. Original air date 11/23/08; also available on DVD.

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