The Rise of the Non-Traditional Standup Special

Netflix is changing the way we watch comedy specials, and the comics are doing their part too. Where once HBO and Comedy Central dominated the standup field, the streaming service has since convinced household names like Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Chappelle, and Sarah Silverman to premiere their new material on a laptop screen. What’s more, Netflix […]

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Here’s your first look at Norm MacDonald’s latest special, “Hitler’s Dog, Gossip & Trickery”

Finally, Norm MacDonald is back at it – stand-up, that is, with an all-new special out next week on Netflix.… MORE

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Watch Some Clips from Samantha Bee’s ‘Not the White House Correspondents’ Dinner’

While Daily Show’s Hasan Minhaj took on the Trump-free White House Correspondents’ Dinner over the weekend, Full Frontal’s Samantha Bee hosted her own DC special, the Not the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, on Saturday too. Thanks to some help from the Full Frontal correspondents, Allison Janney, Jake Tapper, and a special guest appearance by Will […]

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Al Madrigal’s Showtime Special ‘Shrimpin’ Ain’t Easy’ Premieres Next Month

Ad Madrigal has a new standup special premiering next month. Titled Al Madrigal: Shrimpin’ Ain’t Easy, the hourlong special was directed by Neal Brennan and makes its Showtime debut Friday, May 5th at 9:00pm. In addition to Shrimpin’ Ain’t Easy, Showtime will also debut standup specials from Andrew Santino (Home Field Advantage, June 2nd) and […]

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Chris Gethard’s “Career Suicide” trailer, premiere date are here

Chris Gethard’s Career Suicide is one of this year’s most highly anticipated new specials: produced by Judd Apatow, the show was… MORE

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The Trailer for Chris Gethard’s HBO Special ‘Career Suicide’ Has Arrived

If you’re a Chris Gethard fan who didn’t get the chance to see his live, Judd Apatow-produced one-man show Career Suicide, you’re in luck, because next month it’s headed to HBO in the form of a TV special. Check out the trailer for the special HBO released today, and watch the rest when Career Suicide […]

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The Trailer for Chris Gethard’s HBO Special ‘Career Suicide’ Has Arrived

If you’re a Chris Gethard fan who didn’t get the chance to see his live, Judd Apatow-produced one-man show Career Suicide, you’re in luck, because next month it’s headed to HBO in the form of a TV special. Check out the trailer for the special HBO released today, and watch the rest when Career Suicide […]

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TJ Miller’s “Meticulously Ridiculous” will premiere this June on HBO

TJ Miller’s new special, Meticulously Ridiculous, has an official premiere date: you can catch the stand-up’s new hour on HBO starting… MORE

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Here’s the First Promo for Samantha Bee’s ‘Not the White House Correspondents’ Dinner’

In January it was announced that Full Frontal host Samantha Bee was planning an alternative event to this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and today TBS released the first promo for the special. Titled the Not the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the special will air from DC’s Hinckley Hilton the same night as the regular […]

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Here’s the trailer for Louis C.K.’s new special, “2017”

Louis C.K.’s new stand-up special is slated to premiere on Netflix next Tuesday, April 4th. Something that’s awesome in-and-of itself.… MORE

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