Comedy Specials
Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison - DVD Review
Read a review of Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison on DVD, featuring Denis Leary, Chris Rock, Jay Leno, Kathy Griffin and more.
Kathleen Madigan: Gone Madigan - Blu-ray Review
Read a review of comedian Kathleen Madigan's stand-up comedy concert special Gone Madigan on DVD and Blu-ray.
Daniel Tosh: Happy Thoughts - DVD Review
Read a review of Happy Thoughts, the stand-up comedy special from comedian and Tosh.0 host Daniel Tosh.
Eddie Griffin: You Can Tell 'Em I Said It - DVD Review
Read a review of You Can Tell 'Em I Said It, the stand-up comedy special from Eddie Griffin on DVD.
Jo Koy: Lights Out - DVD Review
Jo Koy's second hour-long stand-up special, Lights Out, finds the comic riffing more than ever before on his young son and mother. Read a review of the special on DVD.
Matt Braunger: Shovel Fighter - Stand-up Special Review
Matt Braunger is a very awkward comic, and his first hour-long Comedy Central stand-up special, Shovel Fighter, is a very awkward hour of comedy. Read a review of the special here.
Carlos Mencia: New Territory - DVD Review
Comedian Carlos Mencia shows a willingness to change on his 2011 stand-up special New Territory, eschewing his usual (borrowed?) shock schtick for a more focused, political approach. Read this review of the special on DVD to see if he succeeds.
Amy Schumer: Mostly Sex Stuff - Stand-up Special Review
Read a review of Mostly Sex Stuff, the first stand-up special from Amy Schumer.
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne - Review
Read a review of the Comedy Central roast of Roseanne, featuring Jeff Ross, Jane Lynch, Amy Schumer and more.
Jeff Dunham: Minding the Monsters - Stand-up Special Review
Jeff Dunham's Halloween special, Minding the Monsters, debuted on Comedy Central and DVD in October 2012. Read a review here.
Louis CK: Oh My God - Stand-up Special Review
Read a review of Oh My God, the 2013 HBO comedy special from Louis CK.
Tom Papa: Live in New York City - Review
Comedian Tom Papa's first Comedy Central stand-up special, Live in New York City, is a old-school throwback to classic club comedy. It's also very, very funny. Check out this review.
Chris Hardwick: Mandroid - Stand-up Special Review
Read a review of Mandroid, the first stand-up special from comedian and podcaster Chris Hardwick.
George Lopez: It's Not Me, It's You - Stand-up Special Review
After a brief stint as talk show host, comedian George Lopez returns to stand-up with his 2012 HBO special 'It's Not Me, It's You.' Read this review to see if the ocmeback is a welcome one.
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.
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.
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.
Chris Rock - Kill the Messenger Review
Review of Chris Rock's 2008 HBO stand-up comedy special Kill the Messenger.
Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos - Stand-up Special Review
Comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham's fourth stand-up comedy special, Controlled Chaos, featured appearances from favorite puppets Walter, Peanut, Achmed the Dead Terrorist and saw the debut of a new puppet character, Achmed's Son. Check out this review of the puppet comics special, which debuted in 2011.
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.
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.
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.
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.