Chris Rock brings his critically acclaimed brand of social commentary-themed humour to this HBO Special, extolling his razor-sharp wit and wisdom on such topics as gun control, President Clinton, homophobia, racism, black leaders and relationships.
A true equal-opportunity offender, Chris Rock's brand of humor will make you think after you're done laughing.
Live performance from June 29, 1996 in Chicago of Adam Sandler with a live backing band supporting his newly released comedy album, "What the Hell Happened to Me?". Originally aired as an hour long special on HBO.
If you only know Craig Ferguson as host of The Late Late Show or as Drew Carey's sitcom boss, you're missing out. The gloriously ribald Scot takes to the stage in this all-new comedy special for a night of jokes and storytelling peppered with the kinds of words he's not allowed to say on network TV. Before a hootin' and hollerin' Nashville audience, Ferguson tackles every topic from celebrity sex scandals to booze to his own hilarious heavy metal past - all in an accent that makes him sound downright refined.
Taped in Atlanta, Jokes offers Rock's take on everything from school busing (he's against it) to older women (in general, he prefers them to younger ones). His best routine, involving the inexpensive plain-wrap food his mother bought when he was a child, wouldn't be out of place on a classic Bill Cosby record.
Kathy Griffin talks about her Emmy acceptance speech, Larry Craig, Paris Hilton, Paula Abdul, and "The View" (1997). Filmed live at the Chicago Theater - 175 N State St, Chicago, Illinois, USA
BE MORE CYNICAL was originally aired on HBO, and offers viewers a chance to see Maher's full routine, which sees him tackling a wide array of topics, and leaving the audience recoiling in laughter.
Stand-up comedy with Ray Romano, the star of TV's hit comedy series 'Everybody Loves Raymond.'
Paula Poundstone makes a triumphant return to primetime television in her first new comedy special in over ten years, "Paula Poundstone: Look What the Cat Dragged In."
Stand-up comedy routine with Marc Maron, the former host of Comedy Central's 'Short Attention Span Theater.'
Stand-up comedy with one of the two stars of HBO's hit series 'Mr. Show With Bob and David.'
The six-foot-three co-star of 'All-American Girl' keeps her audience off-center with her acerbic wit, offbeat edge and wild spontaneity.
Renowned for her sweet-as-pie delivery of shrewdly hilarious observations about life and relationships, award-winning comedian Rita Rudner performs this 2,000th show from her record-breaking Las Vegas run. Recorded live at Harrah's Casino.
Kathy Griffin stand up special on HBO
The comedy star takes the stage for his third HBO solo stand-up performance in an hour-long show full of sidesplitting material, including his insights on family, fatherhood and growing up!
Actress/comedian Janeane Garofalo performs in her HBO solo stand-up comedy debut.
Stand-up with Ralph Louis Harris, the popular comic whose unique brand of character comedy has been showcased on TV's 'Seinfeld.'
Dave Attell brings us more of his good old stand-up jokes about cow sex and trash trucks in this half-hour comedy special.
Stand-up comedy with Laura Kightlinger, the comedy-club headliner who's also an alumna of HBO's 'Women of the Night III.'
A half-hour of stand-up with Bobcat Goldthwait, one of the most original and controversial comics of our time.
