Worst Specials of All-Time
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1. The Gringo Papi (2022 TV Special)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy
The Gringo Papi: A stand-up comedy special written and performed by Brendan Schaub produced by Thiccc Boy Studios.
Directors: Casey Geraghty, Michael Nell | Star: Brendan Schaub
Votes: 5,318
To paraphrase The Big Short, if "You'd Be Surprised" was dog crap then The Gringo Papi is dog crap wrapped in cat crap.
2. Brendan Schaub: You'd Be Surprised (2019 TV Special)
TV-MA | 65 min | Comedy
A modern-day renaissance man, Schaub is a former footballer, retired MMA fighter and current podcast host. Now, he adds another achievement to his resume. He takes to the stage to tell his tales in his first-ever stand-up comedy special.
Director: Jay Lafayette | Star: Brendan Schaub
Votes: 6,040
3. The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 97 min | Adventure, Family, Musical
Chewbacca and Han Solo try to get to the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk to celebrate Life Day, but are impeded by an Imperial blockade. Chewie's family passes the time with various forms of entertainment.
Directors: Steve Binder, David Acomba | Stars: Mickey Morton, Patty Maloney, Paul Gale, Mark Hamill
Votes: 16,857
4. Joe Rogan: Triggered (2016 TV Special)
63 min | Comedy
Unleashing his inquisitive, intense comedic style, Rogan explores everything from raising kids and Santa Claus to pot gummies and talking to dolphins.
Director: Anthony Giordano | Star: Joe Rogan
Votes: 4,823
5. Joe Rogan: Rocky Mountain High (2014 TV Special)
TV-MA | 63 min | Comedy
Perched high above it all in Denver, Joe Rogan¹s brand-new one-hour stand-up special, "Rocky Mountain High," has a clear perspective. Tune in to find out the real meaning of infinity, why ... See full summary »
Director: Ryan Polito | Star: Joe Rogan
Votes: 858
6. The Nick & Jessica Variety Hour (2004 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Music
America's favorite young married couple, Nick Lachey & Jessica Simpson, multi-platinum artists known from their hit MTV series, "Newlyweds," star in their first-ever television special, ... See full summary »
Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Nick Lachey, Jessica Simpson, Timothy Anderson, Johnny Bench
Votes: 227
7. Chris Hardwick: Funcomfortable (2016 TV Special)
74 min | Comedy
Chris Hardwick is as charming as ever in this hour-long special. The @midnight host recalls how he found out where babies come from, shares his first old-man moment, talks about how ... See full summary »
Director: Marcus Raboy | Star: Chris Hardwick
Votes: 195
8. The Brady Bunch Variety Hour (1976–1977)
60 min | Comedy, Music
The Brady family sings, dances, and performs comedy skits.
Stars: Florence Henderson, Robert Reed, Ann B. Davis, Maureen McCormick
Votes: 514
9. Bert Kreischer: I Am the Machine (2014)
TV-MA | 94 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
A look at the life on the road of successful stand-up comedian, Bert Kreischer. Back stage, on stage and everywhere in between, this documentary is real, authentic, honest and very funny.
Directors: Jeff Hinman, Jeff Johnson
Votes: 61
10. Bert Kreischer: The Machine (2016 TV Special)
TV-MA | 70 min | Comedy
Stand-up comedy special featuring inimitable storyteller Bert Kreisher, who expounds on a series of incredible and hilarious tales - from an unforgettable run-in with a grizzly bear to his legendary travels in Russia.
Director: Ryan Polito | Star: Bert Kreischer
Votes: 2,094
11. Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011)
G | 105 min | Documentary, Music
This documentary follows Justin Bieber with some footage of performances from his 2010 concert tour.
Director: Jon M. Chu | Stars: Justin Bieber, Boyz II Men, Miley Cyrus, Sean Kingston
Votes: 76,436 | Gross: $73.01M
12. Whitney Cummings: Can I Touch It? (2019 TV Special)
TV-MA | 59 min | Comedy
In her fourth stand-up special, Whitney Cummings returns to her hometown of Washington, D.C., and riffs on modern feminism, relationships, technology and, of course, sex robots. She also brings a very special guest to say hi.
Director: Marcus Raboy | Star: Whitney Cummings
Votes: 1,978
13. Brad Williams: Fun Size (2015 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Comedian Brad Williams' standup topics include his experiences as a little person and how to please your woman in bed.
Director: Scott L. Montoya | Star: Brad Williams
Votes: 478
14. Unsportsmanlike Comedy with Rob Gronkowski (2018 TV Special)
TV-MA | 67 min | Comedy
Rob Gronkowski performs stand up comedy with Juston McKinney, Finesse Mitchell, Jay Larson, John Caparulo and Lenny Clarke.
Director: Scott Moran | Stars: John Caparulo, Lenny Clarke, Robert Goon, Gordie Gronkowski Jr.
Votes: 82
15. Chris Hardwick: Mandroid (2012 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy
The Nerdist himself, Chris Hardwick, celebrates all things nerdy in his first Comedy Central special. Mandroid features candid comedy tales that cover virginity, shark vaginas, awkward ... See full summary »
Director: Ryan Polito | Star: Chris Hardwick
Votes: 259
16. Bob Saget: That's What I'm Talkin' About (2013 TV Special)
TV-MA | 55 min | Documentary, Comedy
Network-safe funnyman Bob Saget ("Full House") transforms himself into a spectacularly foul-mouthed explainer and raconteur in this life stage show from Seattle.
Director: Jaime Eliezer Karas | Star: Bob Saget
Votes: 287
17. Iliza Shlesinger: Unveiled (2019 TV Special)
TV-MA | 78 min | Comedy
Iliza Shelsinger in her fifth Netflix stand-up special, discussing marriage and its traditions.
Director: Steve Paley | Stars: Darren Capozzi, Mona Parks, Iliza Shlesinger
Votes: 1,970
18. Theo Von: Regular People (2021 TV Special)
TV-MA | 61 min | Comedy
Von shares stories of his most memorable childhood friends, offers tips on how to effectively avoid work, and recounts the time he tried to play matchmaker in his hometown.
Directors: Lloyd Stanton, Paul Toogood | Star: Theo Von
Votes: 1,358
19. Yakov Smirnoff: Jokes from the Folks (2004 TV Special)
45 min | Comedy
Excerpts from his stage show, in which the audience members tell jokes and the best of them get to interview him
Director: Yakov Smirnoff | Star: Yakov Smirnoff
20. Chris D'Elia: No Pain (2020 TV Special)
55 min | Comedy
Chris D'Elia takes the stage in Minneapolis to offer his thoughts on everything from self-censorship to problematic dolphins to lame mutant powers.
Director: Matt D'Elia | Stars: Chris D'Elia, Elliot Schiff
Votes: 1,898
21. Ilana Glazer: The Planet Is Burning (2020 TV Special)
TV-MA | 59 min | Comedy
Ilana Glazer: The Planet is Burning features Ilana's thoughts on homophobes and Nazis, how crappy women's razors are, and what a joke the patriarchy is.
Director: Ryan Cunningham | Star: Ilana Glazer
Votes: 650
22. Dennis Miller: Fake News, Real Jokes (2018 TV Special)
57 min | Documentary, Comedy
Five-time Emmy award winner Dennis Miller takes on the current climate like no other can in Fake News, Real Jokes! From selfies and airline travel to Trump and journalists, he delivers his ... See full summary »
Director: Brian Volk-Weiss | Star: Dennis Miller
Votes: 253
23. David Spade: Nothing Personal (2022 TV Special)
TV-MA | 66 min | Documentary, Comedy
Follows David Spade sharing his disdain for crabs and his unique approach to turning down drugs. Spade is going to prove that no topic is off limits.
Director: Ryan Polito | Star: David Spade
Votes: 981
24. Dennis Miller: The Big Speech (2010 TV Special)
Comedy, Reality-TV
Dennis Miller performs his verbose stand-up comedy before a politically friendly California crowd. The title is fitting due to the complete flip from his acidic urbane rants from previous ... See full summary »
Director: James Yukich | Star: Dennis Miller
Votes: 116
25. Turtle Tunes (1994 Video)
22 min | Short, Comedy, Musical
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are given their own variety TV show by April. For the pilot, they sing and dance with their kid fans in the park, joke with each other and try to cook.
Director: Larry Osborne | Stars: Eric Anzalone, Alfredo Miller, Florence Reymond, Ronn K. Smith
Votes: 114
26. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Coming Out of Their Shells Tour (1990 Video)
90 min | Musical, Sci-Fi
With the help of the fans and April O'Neil, the Ninja Turtles have to stop Shredder and Baxter Stockman from destroying all of the music in the world.
Directors: Lorenzo Jordan, Thomas White | Stars: Gregorey Garrison, Roger Kachel, David Shatraw, Ronn K. Smith
Votes: 441
27. Joe Piscopo: A Night at Club Piscopo (2012 TV Special)
TV-14 | 52 min | Comedy, Music
Joe Piscopo brings his variety of talents to Atlantic City for an intimate night of entertainment. Join him for an unforgettable night at Club Piscopo.
Director: Jay Chapman | Stars: Ed McKeever, Joe Piscopo
Votes: 68
28. The Anita Bryant Spectacular (1980 TV Special)
120 min | Comedy, Music
Anita Bryant hosts a tribute to the United States in comedy and song.
Stars: Anita Bryant, Tex Beneke, Pat Boone, Chapter 5
Votes: 21
29. Rosie Live (2008 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Rosie O'Donnell hosts an hour-long live variety special in the tradition of such series as "The Carol Burnett Show" and "The Ed Sullivan Show," featuring celebrity guests, musical acts, ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Jay-Alexander | Stars: Clay Aiken, Anti-Gravity, Alec Baldwin, Tom Berklund
Votes: 221
30. Carlos Mencia: No Strings Attached (2006 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Meet Carlos Mencia. He has quite a few opinions... on just about everything. In this extended and uncensored comedy performance, Carlos' take on race relations, immigration, religion, and the...
Director: David Steinberg | Star: Carlos Mencia
Votes: 553
31. Bill Maher: #Adulting (2022 TV Special)
TV-MA | 67 min | Comedy
Filmed at Miami's Fillmore Theater, Bill Maher's twelfth HBO stand-up special sees the acclaimed comedian, host, and satirist take the stage for a hilarious and scathing hour of his signature commentary on the latest hot-button issues.
Director: Ryan Polito | Star: Bill Maher
Votes: 979
32. Justin Bieber's Believe (2013)
PG | 92 min | Documentary, Music
A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.
Director: Jon M. Chu | Stars: Justin Bieber, Scooter Braun, Ryan Good, Usher
Votes: 17,912 | Gross: $0.88M
33. Amy Schumer: The Leather Special (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 57 min | Comedy
Three minutes into her set, Amy Schumer claims that all good comedians have a "leather special," where they wear all leather and regret it later in their careers--this is hers. Amy muses on... See full summary »
Director: Amy Schumer | Stars: Amy Schumer, Kim Caramele
Votes: 10,581
34. Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself (2019 TV Special)
TV-MA | 58 min | Comedy
The ventriloquist, Jeff Dunham, taped his second Netflix special in his hometown of Dallas, TX in the American Airlines Center. He returns with his normal cast of characters including ... See full summary »
Director: Troy Miller | Star: Jeff Dunham
Votes: 1,297
35. Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos (2011 TV Special)
Unrated | 97 min | Comedy
Ventriloquist and comic Jeff Dunham takes to the stage to provide fresh comedic material with his classic puppets Walter, Peanut, Jose Jalapeño and Achmed, as well as with two never-before-seen characters with their own unique quirks.
Directors: Michael Simon, Matthew McNeil | Star: Jeff Dunham
Votes: 2,423
36. Achmed Saves America (2014 Video)
Not Rated | 60 min | Animation, Comedy
From the inventive mind of Jeff Dunham comes the first animated movie starring the world's most beloved, failed bad guy. Get ready to see Achmed the Dead Terrorist like you've never seen him before!
Director: Frank Marino | Stars: Jeff Dunham, Susan Egan, Tom Kenny, André Sogliuzzo
Votes: 494
37. Larry the Cable Guy: Git-R-Done (2004 TV Special)
Not Rated | 66 min | Documentary, Comedy
Larry the Cable Guy from the Blue Collar Comedy tour stars in his first solo stand-up special
Director: Michael Drumm | Star: Larry the Cable Guy
Votes: 732
38. Larry the Cable Guy's Christmas Spectacular (2007 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy
Director: C.B. Harding | Stars: Jim Breuer, Charlie Callas, Rich Delia, Cole Downing
Votes: 267
39. Whitney Cummings: I Love You (2014 TV Special)
Not Rated | 55 min | Comedy
In her second one-hour Comedy Central special, taped at the Barclay Theatre in Irvine, CA, Cummings shares brutally honest insights about love and relationships, covering everything from ... See full summary »
Star: Whitney Cummings
Votes: 571
40. Bryan Callen: Complicated Apes (2019 TV Special)
58 min | Comedy
Bryan Callen records his third special in Chicago's historic Thalia Hall and reconsiders our debate on all things equality. He rails against our tendencies to turn each other into nouns ... See full summary »
Director: Brian Volk-Weiss | Star: Bryan Callen
Votes: 585
41. Bryan Callen: Never Grow Up (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 57 min | Comedy
Bryan Callen discusses his dreams as a boy, his unique upbringing and what he wishes to pass on to his children.
Director: John Brenkus | Star: Bryan Callen
Votes: 255
42. Bryan Callen: Man Class (2012 TV Special)
TV-MA | 79 min | Documentary, Comedy
In his first one-hour comedy special Bryan Callen gives his unique take on how to be a real man in modern society.
Director: Manny Rodriguez | Stars: Bryan Callen, Jeremy Piven
Votes: 228
43. Dane Cook: Vicious Circle (2006 TV Special)
TV-MA | 90 min | Documentary, Comedy
Vicious Circle captures the hottest comic in America in his first HBO comedy event, a unique "in the round" performance before his hometown Boston fans.
Director: Marty Callner | Star: Dane Cook
Votes: 2,816
44. Dane Cook: Rough Around the Edges (2007 Video)
Unrated | 60 min | Comedy
Dane Cook's smash-hit show Rough Around The Edges is an energetic powerhouse stand-up performance recorded live in front of a packed house at Madison Square Garden.
Votes: 794
45. Dane Cook: Isolated Incident (2009 TV Special)
Not Rated | 55 min | Comedy
Dane Cook's done it all on his way to the top of the comedy world: he's sold out concerts across the country, he's rocked The World's Most Famous Arena, and he's become a movie star in the ... See full summary »
Star: Dane Cook
Votes: 739
46. Dane Cook: Troublemaker (2014 TV Special)
TV-MA | 78 min | Documentary, Comedy
Dane Cook performs a standup routine that skewers aspects of every day life and human behavior.
Director: Dane Cook | Star: Dane Cook
Votes: 284
47. Kevin James: Never Don't Give Up (2018 TV Special)
TV-PG | 62 min | Comedy
Kevin James is back with a new stand-up special dishing on parenting, allergies, his fans, and more.
Director: Andy Fickman | Star: Kevin James
Votes: 1,607
48. Part of Me (2012)
PG | 93 min | Documentary, Music
A look at the life, career and music of singer Katy Perry as we follow her on the California Dreams World Tour.
Directors: Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz | Stars: Katy Perry, Adam Marcello, Casey Hooper, Patrick Matera
Votes: 13,872 | Gross: $25.24M
49. Aziz Ansari: Dangerously Delicious (2012 TV Special)
Not Rated | 61 min | Comedy
Aziz Ansari channels his crude side in this 2012 comedy special, taking on topics like watching porn and the struggles of dating in New York City.
Director: Jason Woliner | Star: Aziz Ansari
Votes: 2,471
50. Brad Williams: Daddy Issues (2016 TV Special)
R | 61 min | Comedy
Comedy special featuring Brad Williams's hilarious take on his father.
Director: Scott L. Montoya | Star: Brad Williams
Votes: 307
51. Adam Carolla: Not Taco Bell Material (2018 TV Special)
72 min | Documentary, Comedy
Adam Carolla takes us on a hilarious and even inspiring journey through his life, based on his New York Times best-selling autobiography.
Director: Nate Adams | Star: Adam Carolla
Votes: 335
52. Joe Rogan: Live (2006 Video)
58 min | Documentary, Comedy
Regardless of Joe Rogan's success on television with the Ultimate Fighting Championship or hosting Fear Factor or co-starring in NewsRadio, his true love is stand-up comedy. With more than ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Blieden | Stars: Joe Rogan, Joey Diaz
Votes: 1,309
53. Tom Green Live (2013–2014)
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Interviews of a single, provocative guest and using the latest technology taking live video internet calls from viewers.
Stars: Tom Green, James Handle, Andrew Dice Clay, Sammy Hagar
Votes: 271
54. The Blade Runner Holiday Special (2013)
3 min | Short, Comedy, Drama
Step into the future of Christmas.
Director: Jason Perlman | Stars: Daniel Van Kirk, Hartley Sawyer, Alison Haislip, Jessica Chobot
Votes: 12
55. Rock & Roll Back to School Special (2001 TV Movie)
Director: Gerry Cohen | Stars: Drew Carey, Ryan Stiles, Diedrich Bader, Christa Miller
Votes: 54
56. Nickelback: Live from Sturgis (2007 Video)
Documentary, Music
Live at Sturgis 2006 is a live concert DVD filmed by Canadian rock band, Nickelback. It is the band's first live DVD since 2002's release of Live at Home. The DVD was released exclusively at Walmart stores on December 2, 2008.
Directors: Daniel E. Catullo, Greg Kaplan | Stars: Nickelback, Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger, Ryan Peake
Votes: 76
57. Gumbys 50th Birthday party featuring SmashMouth (2007 TV Special)
Comedy
Director: Martin Olson | Stars: Joe Q. Bretz, Kevin Meaney, Smash Mouth
58. Christina P.: Mom Genes (2022 TV Special)
TV-MA | 62 min | Documentary, Comedy
Comedian Christina P examines the joys and drags of parenting, partnering and more through a no-nonsense Gen-X lens in this special.
Director: Ryan Polito | Star: Christina Pazsitzky
Votes: 884
59. Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert (2008)
G | 74 min | Documentary, Music
A 3-D concert film of the 2007 Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus tour.
Director: Bruce Hendricks | Stars: Miley Cyrus, The Jonas Brothers, Kenny Ortega, Billy Ray Cyrus
Votes: 12,179 | Gross: $65.28M
60. Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience (2009)
G | 76 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A 3-D concert film of the 2008 Jonas Brothers "Burning Up" concert tour, as well as documentary footage on the lives of the three brothers.
Director: Bruce Hendricks | Stars: Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas, John Lloyd Taylor
Votes: 17,538 | Gross: $19.16M
61. Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity (2018 TV Special)
TV-MA | 70 min | Comedy
Seth Rogen hosts an evening of comedy to raise awareness for Alzheimer's disease.
Director: Ryan Polito | Stars: Benji Allonbe, Ike Barinholtz, Sacha Baron Cohen, Lakecia Benjamin
Votes: 2,494
62. Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity (2014 TV Special)
Comedy
Seth Rogens hilarity for charity combines stand-up, music and sketches with the hope for raising awareness and accelerating progress in alzheimer's care, research and support.
Director: Shelagh O'Brien | Stars: Hannibal Buress, Jerrod Carmichael, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Al Madrigal
Votes: 303
63. Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights - Hollywood to the Heartland (2006)
R | 100 min | Documentary, Comedy
In this documentary, the show's emcee, Vince Vaughn, and four stand-up comedians hand-picked by Vaughn, travel the country and perform in 30 cities. This film documents the interactions on and off stage along the way.
Director: Ari Sandel | Stars: Ahmed Ahmed, John Caparulo, Bret Ernst, Vince Vaughn
Votes: 1,672 | Gross: $0.60M
64. Hot Gay Comics (2008–2009)
TV-MA | Comedy
A far cry from traditional stand-up, Hot Gay Comics highlights the best in out and proud comedy. Each show features a cast that includes mainstays as well as up and comers in today's comedy world.
Stars: Dave Rubin, Shawn Hollenbach, Anne Neczypor, Mike Singer
Votes: 35
Dave Rubin gives Brendan Schaub and Rob Gronkowski a run for their money. He's incredibly witless and unfunny.
65. Bob Saget: America's Dad (2022)
42 min | Documentary, Biography
Robert 'Bob' Saget was a well-known edgy and 'in your face' stand-up comedian, television host and actor. It was ultimately his lead role in the American sitcom Full House, where he played ... See full summary »
Director: Danielle Winter | Stars: Candace Cameron Bure, Dave Coulier, Bob Saget, Ted Sarandos
66. Bob Saget: Zero to Sixty (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 64 min | Comedy
Bob Saget declares himself the last TV father viewers can trust in his hour of stories and songs.
Director: Jay Chapman | Star: Bob Saget
Votes: 168
67. Denis Leary: Lock 'N Load (1997 TV Special)
R | 65 min | Documentary, Comedy
Actor/comic Denis Leary discusses family life, coffee, religion, and other topics in this stand-up special.
Director: Ted Demme | Stars: Janeane Garofalo, Denis Leary, Richard Nixon, Chris Phillips
Votes: 1,044
68. Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer (1993 TV Special)
R | 62 min | Documentary, Comedy
Ticked off comic Denis Leary talks honestly about subjects ranging from smoking, red meat, drugs, his family, rehab, and yes, cancer.
Director: Ted Demme | Stars: Denis Leary, Chris Phillips, Adam Roth
Votes: 2,782
69. Bill Engvall: Here's Your Sign Live (2004 TV Special)
Not Rated | 72 min | Comedy
Bill Engvill in a live comic performance.
Director: Michael Drumm | Star: Bill Engvall
Votes: 718
70. Pete Davidson: Alive from New York (2020 TV Special)
TV-MA | 49 min | Comedy
Comedian Pete Davidson's intimate and candid stand-up special shot live in New York City.
Director: Jason Orley | Stars: Pete Davidson, Elliot Schiff
Votes: 4,720
71. Kevin Hart's Cold as Balls (2017– )
TV-MA | Comedy, Talk-Show
Kevin Hart Hosts the Most Awkward and Hilarious New Interview Show in Sports: Cold As Balls.
Stars: Kevin Hart, Tony Langston, Nick Montgomery, Mercedes Varnado
Votes: 108
72. Glee: The 3D Concert Movie (2011)
PG | 84 min | Documentary, Music
A concert documentary shot during the Glee Live! In Concert! summer 2011 tour, featuring song performances and Glee fans' life stories and how the show influenced them.
Directors: Kevin Tancharoen, Jennifer Arnold | Stars: Cory Monteith, Dianna Agron, Lea Michele, Chris Colfer
Votes: 6,033 | Gross: $11.86M
73. Kristen Schaal: Live at the Fillmore (2013 TV Special)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy
In her first Comedy Central one-hour special, Kristen Schaal unleashes her wit upon San Francisco. She is best known as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and as an eccentric fan on Flight of the Conchords.
Director: Ryan Polito | Stars: Kristen Schaal, Kurt Braunohler, Eugene Mirman, Chloe Noelle
Votes: 240
74. This Is Not Happening (2015– )
30 min | Comedy
Ari Shaffir and two (sometimes three) other comedians tell their hilarious real life stories based on specific subjects. Roy Wood Jr. replaces Ari as host in season 4.
Stars: Ari Shaffir, Roy Wood Jr., Kyle Pacek, Joey Diaz
Votes: 503
75. Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started - The Billy Crystal Special (1986 TV Special)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
In this parody of "Spinal Tap," a documentary film crew follows comic Billy Crystal as he prepares for a concert; the second half of the film is the actual concert itself.
Directors: Billy Crystal, Paul Flaherty | Stars: Billy Crystal, Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy
Votes: 103
76. Comic Relief 2006 (2006 TV Special)
Documentary, Comedy
A stand-up comedy benefit concert, which raises funds to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Louie Anderson, Tom Arnold, Roseanne Barr, Lewis Black
Votes: 131
77. Blue Collar Comedy Tour: One for the Road (2006 TV Special)
Not Rated | 108 min | Documentary
Bill Engvall, Ron "Tater Salad" White, Jeff Foxworthy, and Larry the Cable Guy return on-stage to give some funny redneck laughs and humorous spins on everyday affairs.
Director: C.B. Harding | Stars: Bill Engvall, Ron White, Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy
Votes: 1,217
78. Carrot Top Rocks Las Vegas (2003 Video)
R | 71 min | Comedy
Carrot Top, the red-headed wunderkind with a trunk full of giggles, invades Vegas and this one you won't want to miss. Filmed live at the MGM Grand, Carrot Top Rocks Las Vegas is a rock & ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Hanft | Star: Scott 'Carrot Top' Thompson
Votes: 91
79. Kevin Smith: Burn in Hell (2012 TV Special)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary, Comedy
Kevin Smith conducts a Q&A session about the aftermath of his latest film, Red State (2011).
Directors: Joey Figueroa, Zak Knutson | Star: Kevin Smith
Votes: 1,363
80. Kevin Smith: Silent But Deadly (2018 TV Special)
TV-MA | 57 min | Documentary, Comedy
Kevin Smith is anything but quiet in this new comedy special that was recorded an hour before his heart attack in February. Before he nearly died backstage, onstage he discusses his marriage, his kid and his work (or lack thereof).
Directors: Gil Cunha, Brian Volk-Weiss | Star: Kevin Smith
Votes: 1,230
81. Gallagher: Over Your Head (1984 TV Special)
Not Rated | 58 min | Documentary, Comedy
A live performance by "Sledge-O-Matic" stand-up comedian Gallagher.
Director: Joe Hostettler | Stars: Gallagher, Sharon Baird
Votes: 116
82. Kevin James: Sweat the Small Stuff (2001 TV Special)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Kevin James. The big, sweaty, funny man from the hit sitcom The King of Queens performs his talents on stage.
Director: Paul Miller | Star: Kevin James
Votes: 1,158
83. Nick Offerman: American Ham (2014 TV Special)
78 min | Documentary, Comedy
A live taping of Nick Offerman's one-man show at New York's historic Town Hall theater, featuring a collection of anecdotes, songs and woodworking/oral-sex techniques.
Director: Jordan Vogt-Roberts | Stars: Nick Offerman, Marc Evan Jackson, Megan Mullally
Votes: 1,316
84. Trevor Noah: Lost in Translation (2015 TV Special)
TV-14 | 62 min | Comedy
In this one hour special, Trevor Noah talks about everything from terrorism to police brutality, Ebola, his grandmother and the origin of the cheer "woo-hoo".
Director: David Paul Meyer | Star: Trevor Noah
Votes: 719
85. Trevor Noah: The Daywalker (2009)
PG-13 | 77 min | Documentary, Comedy
Directors: Kyle Ambrose, Delon Bakker | Star: Trevor Noah
Votes: 557
86. Trevor Noah: African American (2013 TV Special)
TV-MA | 69 min | Comedy
Celebrated as the most popular comedian in South Africa, Trevor Noah takes the stage in "African American" to explore his often-bewildering journey of arriving in America and simply wanting... See full summary »
Director: Ryan Polito | Star: Trevor Noah
Votes: 1,394
87. Never Kiss Your Best Friend Lockdown Special (2020– )
Romance
The best-selling author and her first BFF (first kiss) land in the world of virtual dating amidst the global corona crisis, only to end up dealing with millennial complications of love and life.
Stars: Zain Imam, Jaaved Jaaferi, Anya Singh, Niki Walia
Votes: 108
88. The Starland Vocal Band Show (1977– )
Music
Summer replacement comedy/variety show, hosted by the eponymous Washington D.C.-based folk-rock group (Bill and Taffy Danoff, Jon Carroll, and Margot Chapman), one-hit wonders ("Afternoon ... See full summary »
Stars: Margot Chapman, Jon Carroll, Peter Bergman, Taffy Nivert
Votes: 30
89. Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell (1975–1976)
48 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Variety series starring ABC's famed sportscaster as host and broadcast from The Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway.
Stars: Bill Murray, Howard Cosell, Christopher Guest, Brian Doyle-Murray
Votes: 75
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