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1. The Woody Allen Special (1969 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Director: Alan Handley | Stars: Woody Allen, The 5th Dimension, Billy Graham, Candice Bergen
Votes: 114
2. Richard Pryor: Live and Smokin' (1971 TV Special)
R | 48 min | Comedy
Richard Pryor delivering his one-of-a-kind routine. One of his earliest live performances in 1971 at the Improvisation in New York.
Director: Michael Blum | Star: Richard Pryor
Votes: 1,165
3.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: Ronald Reagan
(1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Governor of California Ronald Reagan is roasted by Dean Martin and his friends.
Stars: Dean Martin, Jack Benny, Dom DeLuise, Phyllis Diller
Votes: 54
4.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: Hugh Hefner
(1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Playboy founder and entrepreneur Hugh Hefner is the subject roasted.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Loretta Lynn, Audrey Meadows, Joey Bishop
Votes: 38
5.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: Ed McMahon
(1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Dean Martin, Ernest Borgnine, Pat Buttram, Jack Carter
Votes: 32
6.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: William Conrad
(1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
The subject roasted is William Conrad, formerly radio's Marshal Dillon on Gunsmoke, currently starring on television's Cannon.
Stars: Dean Martin, Petula Clark, Bob Newhart, Nipsey Russell
Votes: 30
7.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: Kirk Douglas
(1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Dean Martin, Lynn Anderson, Jack Burns, Tim Conway
Votes: 45
8.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: Bette Davis
(1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Today is the Celebrity Roast with Bette Davis.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Howard Cosell, Kay Medford, Vincent Price
Votes: 243
9.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: Barry Goldwater
(1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
The subject roasted is current Republican senator Barry Goldwater, formerly the losing candidate in the 1964 Presidential race.
Stars: Dean Martin, William Conrad, Norm Crosby, The Golddiggers
Votes: 25
10.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: Johnny Carson
(1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
"Tonight Show" host Johnny Carson is roasted by Dean and his friends.
Stars: Dean Martin, Jack Benny, Joey Bishop, Foster Brooks
Votes: 180
11.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: Wilt Chamberlain
(1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Legendary basketball Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain is the subject roasted.
Stars: Dean Martin, Ken Berry, Wilt Chamberlain, Norm Crosby
Votes: 30
12.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: Hubert H. Humphrey
(1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
The subject roasted is current Democrat senator Hubert H. Humphrey, formerly the losing candidate in the 1968 Presidential race.
Stars: Dean Martin, Foster Brooks, Hubert H. Humphrey, Gene Kelly
Votes: 27
13.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: Carroll O'Connor
(1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Tonight is the Celebrity Roast: Carroll O'Connor.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Carroll O'Connor, Dan Rowan, Dick Martin
Votes: 48
14.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: Monty Hall
(1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Gene Kelly, Ted Knight, Audrey Meadows
Votes: 32
15.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: Jack Klugman and Tony Randall
(1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Celebrity Roast: Jack Klugman and Tony Randall.
Stars: Dean Martin, Leonard Barr, Gary Burghoff, Ruth Buzzi
Votes: 28
16.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: Zsa Zsa Gabor
(1974)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Dean Martin, Ruth Buzzi, Donna Fargo, Zsa Zsa Gabor
Votes: 33
17.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: Leo Durocher
(1974)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
The subject roasted is Leo Durocher, Hall of Fame manager of baseball's Brooklyn Dodgers and Houston Astros.
Stars: Dean Martin, Foster Brooks, Jack Carter, Chuck Connors
Votes: 27
18.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: Truman Capote
(1974)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Today is the Celebrity Roast with Truman Capote.
Stars: Dean Martin, Truman Capote, Rocky Graziano, Ted Knight
Votes: 32
19.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: Don Rickles
(1974)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Mr. Warmth himself, Don Rickles gets a taste of his own medicine in this installment of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roast. Also featured are Joey Bishop, Foster Brooks, Nipsey Russell, and Bob Newhart among many other comedy legends.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Don Rickles, Dan Rowan, Jack Klugman
Votes: 73
20.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: Ralph Nader
(1974)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Left wing crusader and activist Ralph Nader is the subject roasted.
Stars: Dean Martin, James Brolin, Foster Brooks, Ruth Buzzi
Votes: 27
21.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: Jack Benny
(1974)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
The subject roasted is Jack Benny, legendary comedian of vaudeville, radio, and television.
Stars: Dean Martin, Pearl Bailey, Jack Benny, Joey Bishop
Votes: 47
22.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: Redd Foxx
(1974)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Today is the Celebrity Roast: Redd Foxx.
Stars: Dean Martin, Jim Bailey, John Barbour, Joey Bishop
Votes: 36
23.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: Bobby Riggs
(1974)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Lynn Anderson, Foster Brooks, Wayne Newton
Votes: 31
24.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: George Washington
(1974)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
The fanciful roast of a historical figure, in this case George Washington, victorious general and first President.
Stars: Dean Martin, Leonard Barr, Foster Brooks, Jack Carter
Votes: 34
25.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: Dan Rowan and Dick Martin
(1974)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Joey Bishop, Foster Brooks, Ruth Buzzi, Richard Dawson
Votes: 33
26.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: Hank Aaron
(1974)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Legendary baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron is the subject roasted.
Stars: Dean Martin, Hank Aaron, Lynn Anderson, Joey Bishop
Votes: 31
27.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: Joe Namath
(1974)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Dean Martin, Joey Bishop, Foster Brooks, Dick Butkus
Votes: 27
28. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Bob Hope (1974 TV Special)
48 min | Comedy
Dean Martin hosts a star studded celebrity roast of Bob Hope.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Bob Hope, Flip Wilson, James Stewart
Votes: 164
29. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Telly Savalas (1974 TV Special)
Comedy
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Ernest Borgnine, Foster Brooks, Howard Cosell, Dom DeLuise
Votes: 59
30. The 2000 Year Old Man (1975 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 24 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
2000 Year Old Man is an old Brooks-Reiner comedy routine turned into a half-hour animated TV special. Reiner, a TV reporter, interviews Brooks, a man claiming to be 2000 years old. The ... See full summary »
Director: Leo Salkin | Stars: Carl Reiner, Mel Brooks
Votes: 379
31. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Lucille Ball (1975 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Legendary comedienne Lucille Ball is roasted by Jack Benny, Milton Berle, Foster Brooks, Rich Little, and Don Rickles among others.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Lucille Ball, Jack Benny, Dan Rowan
Votes: 170
32. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Jackie Gleason (1975 TV Special)
51 min | Comedy
Dean Martin and Friends roast Jackie Gleason
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Milton Berle, Foster Brooks, Sid Caesar, Art Carney
Votes: 105
33. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Sammy Davis Jr. (1975 TV Special)
51 min | Comedy
Sammy Davis Jr. Is roasted on the Dean Martin Celebrity Roast. Featured roasters include Foster Brooks, Milton Berle, Freddie Prinze, and Don Rickles.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Freddie Prinze, Don Rickles
Votes: 80
34. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Michael Landon (1975 TV Special)
Comedy
The subject roasted is Michael Landon, multi-talented star of Bonanza and Little House on the Prairie.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Joey Bishop, Amanda Blake, Ernest Borgnine, Sid Caesar
Votes: 64
35. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Evel Knievel (1975 TV Special)
52 min | Comedy
Dean Martin and Friends roast Evel Knievel
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Milton Berle, Ernest Borgnine, Foster Brooks, Joyce Brothers
Votes: 42
36. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Valerie Harper (1975 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Valerie Harper is roasted in the classic Dean Martin Celebrity Roast. Roasters include Red Buttons, Jack Carter, Milton Berle, Fister Brooks, Nipsey Rusell, and many others.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Valerie Harper, Jack Albertson, Edward Asner
Votes: 33
37. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Muhammad Ali (1976 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Classic TV show featuring Dean Martin and celebrity guests roasting Muhammad Ali in a humorous and entertaining fashion.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Muhammad Ali, Foster Brooks, Red Buttons, Ruth Buzzi
Votes: 86
38. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Dean Martin (1976 TV Special)
101 min | Comedy
Don Rickles serves as roastmaster for Dean Martin's own roast. Also featured are Foster Brooks, Ruth Buzzi, Bob Hope and many other comedy legends.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Don Rickles, Dean Martin, Bob Hope, Orson Welles
Votes: 237
39. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Dennis Weaver (1976 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Airing April 27, 1976, Dean Martin hosted a star studded celebrity roast of Dennis Weaver. The roasters included former cast mates Amanda Blake and Milburn Stone from Gunsmoke and many other well-known stars.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Dennis Weaver, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake
Votes: 49
40. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Joe Garagiola (1976 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Dean Martin and Friends roast Joe Garagiola
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Joe Garagiola, Hank Aaron, Yogi Berra
Votes: 32
41. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Redd Foxx (1976 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Dean Martin and Friends roast Redd Foxx
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Redd Foxx, Joe Garagiola, Steve Allen
Votes: 68
42. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Danny Thomas (1976 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Dean Martin and Friends roast Danny Thomas
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Danny Thomas, Lucille Ball, Milton Berle
Votes: 41
43. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Ted Knight (1977 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Ted Knight, Edward Asner, Foster Brooks
Votes: 39
44. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Dan Haggerty (1977 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Dean Martin & Friends roast Dan Haggerty
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Dan Haggerty, Foster Brooks, Red Buttons
Votes: 30
45. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Gabe Kaplan (1977 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Gabe Kaplan, Johnny Bench, Milton Berle
Votes: 25
46. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Peter Marshall (1977 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
The zingers fly when Dean Martin gathers a cavalcade of stars and celebrities to roast Peter Marshall, host of "Hollywood Squares," including Vincent Price, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Rip Taylor, Orson Welles, and Paul Lynde.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Peter Marshall, Joey Bishop, Ed Bluestone
Votes: 36
47. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Angie Dickinson (1977 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Dean Martin and Friends roast Angie Dickinson
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Angie Dickinson, Eve Arden, Joey Bishop
Votes: 73
48. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Jack Klugman (1978 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Roast of Jack Klugman.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Milton Berle, Joey Bishop, Foster Brooks, Joyce Brothers
Votes: 42
49.
On Location (1976– )
Episode:
George Carlin at USC
(1977)
TV-MA | 85 min | Documentary, Comedy
George Carlin's first ever comedy special, filmed live at the University of Southern California. Here, he talks about monopoly, flying on planes, random thoughts, walking, and other things.
Director: Marty Callner | Stars: George Carlin, Shayna Alexander, Brenda Carlin
Votes: 1,062
50. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Jimmy Stewart (1978 TV Special)
99 min | Comedy
Dean Martin and Friends roast Jimmy Stewart
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, James Stewart, June Allyson, Lucille Ball
Votes: 136
51. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: George Burns (1978 TV Special)
90 min | Comedy
Legendary comedian George Burns is the subject roasted, on the heels of his successful "Oh, God!"
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Milton Berle, Joey Bishop, Amanda Blake, Ernest Borgnine
Votes: 80
52. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Betty White (1978 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Beloved comic actress Betty White is the subject roasted.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Milton Berle, Foster Brooks, Red Buttons, Charlie Callas
Votes: 86
53. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Frank Sinatra (1978 TV Special)
100 min | Comedy
Wonderful funny contribution from Red Buttons. Kinda leaves you feeling two things. Almost all of these acting/comedic legends have passed and this sort of unbridled humour is no more
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Ronald Reagan, Gene Kelly
Votes: 230
54. On Location: George Carlin at Phoenix (1978 TV Special)
81 min | Documentary, Comedy
Performing at the Celebrity Star Theater in Phoenix on July 23, 1978, Carlin mesmerizes his audience in the second of his 12 HBO specials. The show was originally planned as part of a ... See full summary »
Director: Marty Callner | Stars: George Carlin, Brenda Carlin
Votes: 1,485
55. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Suzanne Somers (1978 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Three's Company star Suzanne Somers is roasted. Appearing with Dean on the dais are Milton Berle, Lorne Greene, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Audra Lindley, Norman Fell, Orson Welles, and many others.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Suzanne Somers, Lee Meriwether, Lorne Greene
Votes: 30
56. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Joe Namath (1979 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Dean Martin and Friends roast Joe Namath
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Joe Namath, Lee Meriwether, Angie Dickinson
Votes: 173
57. Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979)
Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary, Comedy
Richard Pryor's classic 1979 concert film has him discussing a wide range of topics, including race, the police and his favorite target -- himself.
Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Richard Pryor, Patti LaBelle, Huey P. Newton, Jennifer Lee Pryor
Votes: 5,815 | Gross: $30.00M
58. Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip (1982)
R | 82 min | Documentary, Comedy
Richard Pryor performs his stand-up comedy act on the Sunset Strip.
Director: Joe Layton | Stars: Richard Pryor, Gene Cross, Julie Hampton, Jesse Jackson
Votes: 4,405 | Gross: $36.30M
59.
On Location (1976– )
Episode:
Carlin at Carnegie
(1983)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Taped before a sold-out house at New York City's Carnegie Hall, the performance represents a creative resurgence for Carlin, following a heart attack earlier that year. He ignites the stage... See full summary »
Director: Steven J. Santos | Star: George Carlin
Votes: 1,206
60. An Evening with Robin Williams (1983 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Robin Williams performs his act in San Francisco's Great American Music Hall. Although he does do some of his more well known routines, much of the footage is devoted to Williams' frenetic, completely off the wall improvisation.
Director: Don Mischer | Star: Robin Williams
Votes: 1,304
61. Eddie Murphy: Delirious (1983 TV Special)
Not Rated | 69 min | Comedy
Eddie Murphy's raunchy, raucous stand-up comedy routine is captured for posterity on this tape.
Director: Bruce Gowers | Stars: Eddie Murphy, James Argiro, Gus Loundermon, Brian O'Neal
Votes: 18,498
62. Richard Pryor... Here and Now (1983 TV Special)
R | 83 min | Documentary, Comedy
Part live stand-up performance, part documentary, this film is one of comedian Richard Pryor's later stand-up performances. As foul-mouthed as ever, Pryor touches on most of the same topics as in his previous live shows.
Director: Richard Pryor | Stars: Richard Pryor, Paul Mooney
Votes: 2,446 | Gross: $16.16M
63. George Carlin: Carlin on Campus (1984 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
In his New York City grammar school, George Carlin was known as a "disruptive influence in the classroom." With this concert, the ultimate class clown is back at school at UCLA, making ... See full summary »
Director: Steven J. Santos | Star: George Carlin
Votes: 1,882
64. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Joan Collins (1984 TV Special)
49 min | Comedy
The subject roasted is the legendary star of Dynasty, Joan Collins.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Bea Arthur, Anne Baxter, Milton Berle, Red Buttons
Votes: 56
65. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Mr. T (1984 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Mr. T's roasted by Dean Martin and his friends.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Mr. T, Bob Hope, George Peppard
Votes: 56
66. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Michael Landon (1984 TV Special)
TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy
Dean Martin and Friends roast Michael Landon
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dick Butkus, Norm Crosby, Melissa Gilbert, Lorne Greene
Votes: 51
67. Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas (1984 TV Special)
46 min | Comedy
Detailing Garry's trip to Vegas for his show, including some sketches before and after the performance.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Garry Shandling, Joe Behar, Zane Buzby, Susan Dear
Votes: 47
68. The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special (1986 TV Special)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy
A parody of Johnny Carson anniversary shows made for the Showtime cable network.
Director: Tom Trbovich | Stars: Garry Shandling, Paul Willson, Ritch Brinkley, Andy Goldberg
Votes: 157
69. George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head (1986 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Legendary comedian George Carlin tackles some of his favorite subjects along with his brand of comedy and humor.
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Stars: George Carlin, Rick Ducommun, Anthony James, Vic Tayback
Votes: 1,865
70. Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met (1986 TV Special)
65 min | Documentary, Comedy
In this hilarious stand up comedy, Robin Williams is energetic, witty and again hilarious. It's the number one stand up comedy of all time.
Director: Bruce Gowers | Star: Robin Williams
Votes: 1,593
71. George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey? (1988 TV Special)
TV-MA | 61 min | Documentary, Comedy
George Carlin changes his act by bringing politics into the act, but also talks about the People he can do without, Keeping People Alert, and Cars and Driving part 2.
Directors: Bruce Gowers, Rocco Urbisci | Stars: George Carlin, Robert N. Altman, Lloyd Lindsay Young
Votes: 2,110
72. George Carlin: Doin' It Again (1990 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
George Carlin brings his comedy back to New Jersey and this time talks about Offensive Language, Euphemisms, They're Only Words, Dogs, Things you never hear, see or wanna hear, Some people ... See full summary »
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Stars: George Carlin, Rocco Urbisci
Votes: 2,537
73. Garry Shandling: Stand-Up (1991 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Director: James Yukich | Star: Garry Shandling
Votes: 36
74. Jim Carrey: Unnatural Act (1991 TV Special)
46 min | Comedy
Jim explores multiple aspects of life including religion, marriage and his own sanity.
Director: Michael French | Stars: Jim Carrey, Leayanne Connolly, Wayne Flemming, Jacquie Holroyd
Votes: 849
75. George Carlin: Jammin' in New York (1992 TV Special)
TV-MA | 59 min | Documentary, Comedy
When George Carlin is asked which HBO concert is his favorite, his answer is always, "Jammin' In New York." The reasons are several: It was his first HBO show done live; it was the first he... See full summary »
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Star: George Carlin
Votes: 4,055
76. George Carlin: Back in Town (1996 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
George Carlin brings his comedy stylings to the Beacon theater in New York City. He rants about Abortion, The death penalty, prison farms, fart jokes, free floating hostility and words.
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Star: George Carlin
Votes: 3,543
77. George Carlin: Personal Favorites (1997 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy
For more than four decades, George Carlin has made us laugh with his provocative style of stand-up comedy. This HBO special presentation highlights the best of his live performances in Los ... See full summary »
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Star: George Carlin
Votes: 919
78. George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy (1997 TV Special)
50 min | Comedy
George Carlin celebrates 40 years of comedy and here, he presents 2 new standup bits, comedian Jon Stewart gives an interview with him, and we look at his old comedy work through the last 4 decades.
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Stars: George Carlin, Jon Stewart, Johnny Carson, Sinbad
Votes: 1,016
79. The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Drew Carey (1998 TV Special)
Comedy
Several roasters make fun of Drew Carey.
Director: Lawrence Einhorn | Stars: Drew Carey, Ryan Stiles, Kip Addotta, Dave Attell
Votes: 228
80. George Carlin: You Are All Diseased (1999 TV Special)
TV-MA | 65 min | Documentary, Comedy
Legendary comic Carlin comes back to the Beacon theater to angrily rant about airport security, germs, cigars, angels, children and parents, men, names, religion, god, advertising, Bill Jeff and minorities.
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Star: George Carlin
Votes: 4,700
81. The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller (1999 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy
Stars: Jerry Stiller, Danny Aiello, Jason Alexander, Sandra Bernhard
Votes: 145
82. Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly (2000 TV Special)
TV-MA | 57 min | Comedy
Dave Chappelle returns to D.C. and riffs on politics, police, race relations, drugs, Sesame Street and more.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Albert Precourt
Votes: 10,893
83. The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner (2001 TV Special)
Comedy
Several roasters roast Hugh Hefner.
Director: Paul Miller | Stars: Jimmy Kimmel, Hugh Hefner, Alan King, Drew Carey
Votes: 376
84. George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances (2001 TV Special)
55 min | Documentary, Comedy
In "Complaints & Grievances," George Carlin's 12th HBO comedy special, taped at the Beacon Theater in New York on November 17, 2001 (ten weeks after 9/11), Carlin casts his usual jaundiced ... See full summary »
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Star: George Carlin
Votes: 3,772
85. Robin Williams Live on Broadway (2002 TV Special)
TV-MA | 99 min | Documentary, Comedy
The fourth HBO stand-up special by Robin Williams.
Director: Marty Callner | Star: Robin Williams
Votes: 6,296
86. The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase (2002 TV Special)
Comedy
People make fun of Chevy Chase.
Director: Paul Miller | Stars: Chevy Chase, Paul Shaffer, Todd Barry, Richard Belzer
Votes: 290
87. Bill Maher: Victory Begins at Home (2003 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy
Bill Maher stars in his sixth HBO stand-up special, premiering LIVE from the Hudson Theater in New York!
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Bill Maher, Linda Doucett
Votes: 977
88. Comedy Central Roasts (2003– )
Comedy
Stars: Jeffrey Ross, Yuval David, Greg Giraldo, Lisa Lampanelli
Votes: 169
89. George on George (2003 Video)
59 min | Documentary
Director: Gary Hertz | Star: George Carlin
Votes: 50
90. Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! (2003 TV Special)
TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Documentary
Fragments of various shows of Richard Pryor are shown and famous comedians talk about how good he was.
Director: Billy Grundfest | Stars: Richard Pryor, Mario Cantone, Cedric The Entertainer, Dave Chappelle
Votes: 226
91. Dave Chappelle: For What It's Worth (2004 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy
Chappelle cuts loose in what he does best, Chappelle-style! And for what it's worth, no one is safe from Dave!
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Greer Barnes
Votes: 9,146
92. Tracey Ullman: Live and Exposed (2005 TV Special)
Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary, Comedy, Musical
After inhabiting dozens of comical alter-egos over the course of her award-winning career, Tracey Ullman finally 'takes on' the one role that spawned all of her characters--herself. This ... See full summary »
Director: Linda Mendoza | Stars: Tracey Ullman, Scott Fowler, Vince Pesce, Anna Rustowitz
Votes: 175
93. George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing (2005 TV Special)
TV-MA | 75 min | Documentary, Comedy
George Carlin continues making people laugh with his 13th HBO stand-up special.
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Star: George Carlin
Votes: 4,986
94. Louis C.K.: Shameless (2007 TV Special)
TV-MA | 56 min | Comedy
In his first one-hour special, comedy and television star Louis C.K. returns to HBO for an hour of no-holds-barred, adults-only stand-up comedy taped before a live audience at the Henry Fonda Theater in Los Angeles.
Director: Steven J. Santos | Star: Louis C.K.
Votes: 9,059
95. Bob Saget: That Ain't Right (2007 TV Special)
TV-MA | 56 min | Documentary
Bob Saget does a one hour stand up special.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Star: Bob Saget
Votes: 813
96. George Carlin... It's Bad for Ya! (2008 TV Special)
TV-MA | 70 min | Documentary, Comedy
It's Bad For Ya, Carlin's Emmy-nominated 14th and final HBO special from March of 2008 features Carlin's noted irreverent and unapologetic observations on topics ranging from death, ... See full summary »
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Star: George Carlin
Votes: 6,483
97. Jeffrey Ross: No Offense - Live from New Jersey (2008 TV Special)
Unrated | 60 min | Comedy
Respected and feared as a result of his show-stopping performances at the Comedy Central Roasts, Jeffrey Ross decided to take his hilarious and heartfelt brand of insult humor on the road.
Director: Jaime Eliezer Karas | Stars: Stephen Kramer Glickman, Jeffrey Ross
Votes: 182
98. Louis C.K.: Chewed Up (2008 TV Special)
TV-MA | 61 min | Documentary, Comedy
Louis C.K.'s second one-hour special filmed at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston, MA.
Directors: Louis C.K., Shannon Hartman | Star: Louis C.K.
Votes: 11,089
99. Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction (2009 TV Special)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Comedy
The master comedian performs in Washington DC and gives his wry observations about life, politics and his health.
Director: Marty Callner | Star: Robin Williams
Votes: 3,511
100. Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010 TV Special)
Not Rated | 82 min | Comedy
In this unique and dynamic live concert experience, Louis C.K.'s exploration of life after 40 destroys politically correct images of modern life with thoughts we have all had...but would rarely admit to.
Director: Louis C.K. | Star: Louis C.K.
Votes: 12,832
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