Stand-up comedy is one of the most beloved art forms there is, and it's also one of the most difficult to master. For every Louis C.K., there are a hundred Jeff Dunhams. People often make lists of the best comedians of all time, or the best comedy albums, but when it comes to actual comedy TV specials, which is what every comedian strives for these days to get into heavy rotation on Comedy Central, it's a different story. There's a million of them - some are good, some are decent, some are iffy, and some are awful. Here, however, are some of the most innovative, groundbreaking comedy specials that have ever been made - shows you should really see if you're a fan of comedy at all (Note: specials are listed chronologically).
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George Carlin at USC (1977)
Any mention of innovative comedy specials has to start with George Carlin, who forged...
[#1-5] [#6-10] [Index]
George Carlin at USC (1977)
Any mention of innovative comedy specials has to start with George Carlin, who forged...
- 10/12/2011
- by IFC
- ifc.com
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