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51. I Do (1921)
Not Rated | 22 min | Short, Comedy
Comic adventures of newlyweds and children.
Director: Hal Roach | Stars: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Noah Young, Jack Morgan
Votes: 832
52. The Wayne & Shuster Show (1955– )
Comedy
Sketch comedy feauturing Johnny Wayne and Frank Shuster.
Stars: Johnny Wayne, Frank Shuster, Ben Lennick, Don Gillies
Votes: 247
53. Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics (2004 Video)
Not Rated | 68 min | Comedy
A year after Animals, Ricky Gervais comes back with his second stand up comedy tour: Politics.
Director: Dominic Brigstocke | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Ash Atalla
Votes: 3,741
54. GWAR: Phallus in Wonderland (1992 Video)
Not Rated | 55 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Revolting heavy metal band and The Scumdogs of the Universe, Gwar are about to be wiped off the face of the earth by Edna Granbo, an old hag who can not stand Gwar and wants them eliminated... See full summary »
Directors: Judas Bullhorn, Distortion Wells | Stars: Gwar, Dave Brockie, Beefcake the Mighty, Balsac the Jaws of Death
Votes: 361
55. The Hour (2004–2014)
60 min | Comedy, Music, News
A Canadian talk show hosted by George Stroumboulopoulos.
Stars: George Stroumboulopoulos, Ali Hassan, Naomi Snieckus, Liz Walaszczyk
Votes: 653
56. The Wanda Sykes Show (2009– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
A new weekly late-night series, The Wanda Sykes Show will feature Sykes' personal take on the events of the week punctuated by field pieces and produced comedy segments. Everything from ... See full summary »
Stars: Brant Kaiwi, Wanda Sykes, Keith Robinson, Shelley Dowdy
Votes: 238
57. Bill Hicks: Sane Man (1989 Video)
Not Rated | 81 min | Documentary, Comedy
Comedian Bill Hicks performs a live stand-up show in Austin, Texas.
Directors: Kevin Booth, David Johndrow | Star: Bill Hicks
Votes: 2,460
58. Vibe (1997–1998)
60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Kim Tavares, Sinbad, Shana Kemp, Chris Spencer
Votes: 17
59. Comedy Now! (1997– )
Comedy
30 minutes of straight-up, stand-up comedy.
Stars: Lee Marshall, James Cunningham, Terry McGurrin, John Wing
Votes: 288
60. Atom TV (2008–2010)
22 min | Comedy
An ancient monster chains three victims to his dungeon wall and forces them to be his friends.
Stars: Tony Janning, Will Carlough, Tara Strong, Cree Summer
Votes: 64
61. The Ron James Show (2009–2014)
22 min | Comedy
Featuring a unique mix of stand-up and sketch comedy, with sketches taped on location and in-studio.
Stars: Ron James, Mark Day, Tony Rosato, Linda Kash
Votes: 273
62. The Andy Kaufman Show (1983 TV Special)
58 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Andy Kaufman interviews guests and performs skits in his own absurd fashion.
Director: Dick Carter | Stars: Andy Kaufman, Elayne Boosler, Jim Brady, Howdy Doody
Votes: 135
63. Wanda Sykes: Sick and Tired (2006 TV Special)
TV-MA | 70 min | Documentary, Comedy
Wanda Sykes has been called "one of the funniest stand up comics" by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America. She won an Emmy in 2003 for her work on ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Drumm | Star: Wanda Sykes
Votes: 361
64. 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
65. Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Halftime Special (2003 TV Special)
Comedy
Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, James Signorelli | Stars: Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey, Darrell Hammond, Horatio Sanz
Votes: 56
66. Erik Griffin: The Ugly Truth (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 61 min | Documentary, Comedy
In his first ever stand-up comedy special, Erik Griffin breaks it down while talking about himself, society as a whole and everything in between.
Director: Scott Moran | Stars: Cody Chatham, Erik Griffin
Votes: 73
67. Open Mike with Mike Bullard (1997–2004)
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Canada's first successful late night talk show featuring comedian Mike Bullard.
Stars: Mike Bullard, Orin Isaacs, Jonathan Torrens, Michael Gelbart
Votes: 349
68. Best Week Ever with Paul F. Tompkins (2004– )
TV-PG | Comedy, Talk-Show
For a half-hour, each week, this VH1 television show makes absolute fun of week's current.
Stars: Paul F. Tompkins, Melissa Rauch, Paul Scheer, Doug Benson
Votes: 523
69. CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival (2002– )
60 min | Comedy
Stars: Seán Cullen, John Wing, Glen Foster, Maggie Cassella
Votes: 168
70. Comic Justice (1993– )
Comedy
A stand up series featuring only black comedians and performing profanity free comedy
Stars: Arceneaux & Mitchell, Carl Banks, Greer Barnes, Ngaio S. Bealum
Votes: 17
71. Sam Kinison Banned (1990 Video)
55 min | Documentary, Comedy
Director: Marty Callner | Stars: Jessica Hahn, Ron Jeremy, Sam Kinison, Carl LaBove
Votes: 211
72. The Ha!ifax Comedy Fest (2002– )
30 min | Documentary, Comedy
Stars: Mark Critch, Pete Zedlacher, Cathy Jones, Jonny Harris
Votes: 203
73. Breaking the News (2018– )
Comedy
The popular, long-running BBC Radio Scotland topical panel show comes to television. Host Des Clarke is joined by guests to take a satirical look at the week's news.
Stars: Des Clarke, Jay Lafferty, Ashley Storrie, Susie McCabe
Votes: 7
74. Bill Maher... But I'm Not Wrong (2010 TV Special)
TV-MA | 79 min | Comedy
The ninth HBO stand-up comedy special by Bill Maher.
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Maureen MacDonald, Bill Maher, Cait Mathis
Votes: 1,256
75. Bill Maher: Live from D.C. (2014 TV Special)
TV-MA | 61 min | Comedy
In his tenth HBO stand-up special, Bill Maher, the political commentator and satirist discusses midterm elections, income inequality, the Republican psyche, a Trump lawsuit, why the Pope is an atheist and why tattoos are stupid.
Director: Troy Miller | Stars: Bill Maher, Patrick Moran Donovan, Michael Moore, Gale Nemec
Votes: 560
76. Point Blank (2002– )
Comedy
Stars: Jeff Rechner, Mark Brandon, Peter New, Michael Coleman
Votes: 24
77. Lewis Black: In God We Rust (2012 TV Special)
TV-MA | 59 min | Documentary, Comedy
Lewis Black takes on pretentious politicians, sell-out celebrities and all those things and ideas you thought you could trust. Using his acerbic wit and personal wise-cracks, he reminds us ... See full summary »
Director: Adam Dubin | Star: Lewis Black
Votes: 638
78. 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
79. Bill Bailey: Part Troll (2004 Video)
93 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
A live stand up show featurng musical comedian Bill Bailey.
Director: Nick Morris | Stars: Bill Bailey, Kevin Eldon, John Moloney, Martin Trenaman
Votes: 1,449
80. And the Winner Is... (I) (2009)
94 min | Comedy
A film crew is visiting the quaint Midwestern town of Centerville to film a piece about "small town politics". Centerville is an amazing setting with its picture-perfect town square, "ma ... See full summary »
Director: Christina Grozik | Stars: Jerry Springer, Kevin McClatchy, Doug Kusak, Kirk Brown
Votes: 38
81. The Wayne and Shuster Hour (1957– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Johnny Wayne, Frank Shuster, Don Gillies, Paul Kligman
Votes: 191
82. Jeff Ross Roasts the Border: Live from Brownsville, Texas (2017 TV Special)
63 min | Comedy
Roastmaster Jeff Ross explores the world surrounding the U.S.-Mexico border, speaking to immigrants, DREAMers, detainees, border patrolers, human traffickers and Trump supporters. Then he ... See full summary »
Directors: Stuart Miller, Jeffrey Ross | Star: Jeffrey Ross
Votes: 208
83. Whistling in Dixie (1942)
Passed | 74 min | Comedy, Mystery, Crime
Radio sleuth Wally "The Fox" Benton forgoes his honeymoon to help his wife's old friend solve a murder and hunt for Civil War gold inside a spooky mansion and fort.
Director: S. Sylvan Simon | Stars: Red Skelton, Ann Rutherford, George Bancroft, Guy Kibbee
Votes: 708 | Gross: $0.22M
84. Frost on Sunday (1968–1970)
50 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Talk show and light entertainment.
Stars: David Frost, Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker, Josephine Tewson
Votes: 65
85. Lewis Black Unleashed (2003 Video)
116 min | Comedy
A compilation of Lewis Black's four Comedy Central specials, including Taxed Beyond Belief, plus clips of Lewis Black's World of Politics featured on The Daily Show: Indecision 2000.
Star: Lewis Black
Votes: 112
86. The Wrap (2010–2011)
30 min | News, Talk-Show
Live to air news program that focuses on wrapping up the week in an entertaining way. Giving you the latest in sport, music, comedy and film. With Leon Sjogren at the helm, the panel of ... See full synopsis »
Stars: Leon Sjogren, Alexia Boland, Tara Paterson, Jade McMillan
87. Gallagher: The Bookkeeper (1985 TV Special)
Not Rated | 58 min | Documentary, Comedy
A live performance by "Sledge-O-Matic" stand-up comedian Gallagher.
Director: Joe Hostettler | Star: Gallagher
Votes: 110
88. Wanda Sykes: Tongue Untied (2003 TV Special)
TV-MA | 42 min | Comedy, Documentary
Wanda Sykes talks relationships, politics and strip clubs in her second stand-up special.
Director: Paul Miller | Star: Wanda Sykes
Votes: 239
89. Bobcat Goldthwait: You Don't Look the Same Either. (2012 TV Special)
TV-MA | 58 min | Documentary, Comedy
Bobcat Goldthwait is back with a vengeance in his long-awaited stand-up comedy special You Don't Look the Same Either.
Director: Scott L. Montoya | Star: Bobcat Goldthwait
Votes: 248
90. 33rd Film Independent Spirit Awards (2018 TV Special)
Reality-TV
Nick Kroll and John Mulaney host Film Independent's celebration of artist-driven film.
Director: Joel Gallen | Stars: Fred Armisen, Sean Baker, Jonathan Banks, Mary J. Blige
Votes: 23
91. The Summer Brothers Smothers Show (1968– )
60 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Glen Campbell, Pat Paulsen, Leigh French, Nancy Sinatra
Votes: 35
92. 5th Annual End of the World Tour (2007 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Stand-up comic Chritopher Titus delivers forceful topical humor on incidents and human behaviors that signal the apparent end of human civilization.
Director: Paul Miller | Star: Christopher Titus
Votes: 181
93. Nightcap (1963–1967)
Comedy
The original Canadian late night political comedy sketch comedy show.
Stars: Barry Baldaro, Guido Basso, Chris Bearde, Erwin Bootz
Votes: 23
94. Comedy Café (1970– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Barry Baldaro, Dave Broadfoot, George Carron, Peter Cullen
95. Jack Paar Tonite (1973)
90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Jack Paar, Peggy Cass, The Charles Rand Green Orchestra, Genevieve
Votes: 29
96. Andrew Dice Clay: Assume the Position (1996 TV Special)
Documentary, Comedy
Andrew Dice Clay's third solo HBO stand-up comedy special and fourth HBO comedy special appearance.
Director: Jay Dubin | Stars: Andrew Dice Clay, Elliott Gould, Pauly Shore
Votes: 68
97. Diminishing Returns Diminisodes (2017 Podcast Series)
Comedy, Talk-Show
A Diminishing Returns spin-off featuring looser and more experimental episode content, often tying into episodes of the main show.
Stars: Sol Harris, Allen Turing, Calvin Dyson, Gareth Allen
Votes: 29
98. This Hour Has 22 Minutes: New Year's Eve Special (1998 TV Movie)
Comedy
Director: Henry Sarwer-Foner | Stars: Cathy Jones, Rick Mercer, Greg Thomey, Mary Walsh
Votes: 57
99. This Hour Has 22 Minutes: New Year's Eve Special (2003 TV Movie)
Comedy
Director: Henry Sarwer-Foner | Stars: Jean Chrétien, Sheila Copps, Gavin Crawford, Mark Critch
Votes: 54
100. 34th Film Independent Spirit Awards (2019 TV Special)
News
Top talent from the Hollywood and independent film communities come together to celebrate artist-driven films. Nominated projects are recognized for their uniqueness of vision and economy of means.
Directors: Joel Gallen, Kathryn Riccio | Stars: Mia Goth, Joaquin Phoenix, Chloë Grace Moretz, Aubrey Plaza
Votes: 47