Even before his death by suicide, Robin Williams embodied the “tortured clown” archetype in such a way that was probably only clear to his closest friends. And it’s those friends…
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‘The George Carlin Commemorative Collection’ Box Set Coming Soon
by Josephby JosephGeorge Carlin died ten years ago, and these days it’s pretty tempting to say we could use him with us still. I don’t know about that, but I do that The…
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‘Chris Rock: Tambourine’ Netflix Date Announcement (Video)
by Josephby JosephIt’s been a good decade since Chris Rock’s last stand-up special, but his reputation as one of the greatest comics of all time has remained secure. How secure? So secure,…
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Dave Chappelle: Both Upcoming Netflix Specials Get One Trailer (Video)
by Josephby JosephLeave it to Dave Chappelle to somehow innovate within the tired form of stand-up specials on Netflix. The legend in his own time is dropping not just one but two…
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‘A Carlin Home Companion’: Book Written by Legendary Comedian’s Daughter
by Josephby JosephWhen discussing the greatest stand-up comedians of all time, the name of George Carlin is a mandatory part of the discussion (especially now that Bill Cosby is out of the…
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‘Louis CK Live At The Comedy Store’: New Special Only $5 (Video)
by Josephby JosephLouis CK is famous for using his success to experiment with different forms of distribution, letting fans have his work for prices that would be too low for anything released…