The 1984 Los Angeles Comedy Competition With Host Jay Leno

"The 1984 Los Angeles Comedy Competition with Host Jay Leno," the first stand up comedy special featuring Jay Leno with 25 minutes of never-before-seen footage of Leno's classic comedy club. act that made him a star. The show took an "American Idol" approach to stand-up comedy with Jay Leno hosting a competition that features competing stand up comics Ray Combs, Howie Gold, Jeff Gerbino and Steve Oedekerk performing in front of a live crowd and a panel of celebrity judges that includes funnyman Fred Willard.

1991-12-27 | en

Aaron Karo: The Rest Is History

In his first one-hour stand-up special, funnyman Aaron Karo raises the comedy bar as he uncorks his witty observations on bridesmaids' speeches, tanked-up friends who always start fights and the perils of being a 30-year-old bachelor.

2010-11-19 | en

Jim Breuer: And Laughter for All

Replete with long-form stories of family life, how he really got started as a comedian and his love of 1980s metal, Jim Breuer's hilariously personal stand-up special finds the "Goat Boy" comic at the top of his game.

2013-06-07 | en

Neil Hamburger: That's Not Gold, That's Dung!

This withdrawn concert film showcases Neil Hamburger, America's Funnyman, at the top of his game before a sympathetic Sydney crowd.

2006-08-22 | en

André van Duin - Ja Hoor... Daar Is Ie Weer!

2011-09-25 | nl

Andrew Dice Clay: Assume the Position

Comedy special featuring comedian Andrew "Dice" Clay. In his third HBO special he discusses Barbra Streisand, Kenny G., life with his son, a trip to the doctor's office and sex.

1996-05-11 | en

Javier Guzman: Oorverdovend

In his stand-up show 'Oorverdovend,' Javier Guzman finds humor in such serious topics as his rough childhood, intolerance and our drifting society.

2013-08-24 | nl

Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive

Standup comedian Aziz Ansari ("Parks and Recreation") headlines his third standup special, where he shares his uniquely hilarious perspective on fears of adulthood, babies, marriage, and more. Ansari's look at life on the cusp of 30 years old is smart, unfiltered, and hysterical.

2013-11-01 | en

Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles

In her first-ever HBO solo special, Sarah Silverman takes the stage for an evening of adults-only stand-up comedy. Taped live in front of an intimate audience of 39 fans at Largo, a music and comedy club in Los Angeles, Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles features Silverman taking aim at such subjects as cell-phone porn, crazy religions, specialty deodorants, terrible roommates, eyebrow waxing, her 19-year-old dog, Obama and Republicans, having babies, Pixar movies, the miracle of existence, and more.

2013-11-23 | en

Tom Papa: Freaked Out

Actor/comedian Tom Papa's new stand-up comedy special for EPIX.

2013-04-16 | en

Steve Harvey's Grand Finale

King of Comedy Steve Harvey will perform his final stand-up comedy show on Thursday, August 2 at 11PM EST LIVE on Pay-Per-View. The final show will mark the end of 27 years of stand-up comedy.

2012-12-30 | en

All Star Comedy Jam: Live from Atlanta

Shaquille O'Neal presents funnyman and actor Faizon Love as he takes on hosting duties for the latest installment of ALL-STAR COMEDY JAM. This time around, NBA All-Star and celebrity personality Shaquille O'Neal has handpicked some of stand-up comedy's funniest up-and-coming talents and paired them with veterans of the comedy stage.

2013-06-23 | en

Alan Davies: Life Is Pain

Recorded live at Hammersmith Apollo the hilarious new show, Life Is Pain, covers every aspect of the modern condition. While famous as an actor – the eponymous hero in the BBC hit Jonathan Creek – and a household star for his role as Stephen Fry’s foil on QI, Alan was sorely missed from live stand-up. His first show back is a glorious insight into Alan’s unique worldview – growing up in the ‘70s, losing his mother as a little boy, the vagaries of Facebook, sex toys and being a father are just some of the subjects he tackles.

2013-11-18 | en

Marc Maron: Thinky Pain

Marc Maron returns to his old stomping grounds for an intimate special in which he takes stock of himself. More than ever, Maron is raw and hilariously honest as he dissects his own neuroses and self-loathing while providing outrageous anecdotes from his personal life, in which he starts to realize the hurt isn't real, it's just "Thinky Pain."

2013-10-07 | en

Sheryl Underwood: Too Much Information

Topical standup comedian Sheryl Underwood brings her unique brand of adult comedy to the stage in this brutally honest performance featuring her hilarious observations of everyday life. In addition to her diverse background which includes a stint in the Armed Forces, a job as radio show hostess, and acting roles in such popular comedies as Beauty Shop and Bulworth, Underwood's status as host of BET's popular Comic View has elevated her to one of the most recognizable women in comedy.

2005-11-22 | en

Jim Breuer More Than Me

Actor/comedian Jim Breuer, best known from Saturday Night Live and the film Half Baked, set out in 2008 on his first stand-up tour in six years, taking his 84 year-old father along for the ride of his life. While struggling with the chores of caregiving and coming to terms with his father's mortality, Jim is determined to strengthen their relationship while on the road. Funny and raw, More Than Me is an intimate story of growing up and growing old.

2010-07-22 | en

Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me

Rodney Dangerfield hosted this HBO special which includes fantastic performances by some of the best new talent of 1986. Comedians include Jeff Altman, Roseanne Barr, Sam Kinison, Bob Nelson, Jerry Seinfeld, Robert Townsend, and, of course, Rodney Dangerfield.

1986-09-06 | en

Ricky Gervais Live 4: Science

Ricky Gervais Live IV Science or the way things worked before we invented God. The hilarious fourth live smash hit stand up show from Ricky Gervais, following his complete sell out tour - filmed live at London's Hammersmith HMV Apollo

2010-11-21 | en

Apostles of Comedy: Onwards and Upwards

Delivering laughs for the entire family, "Apostles of Comedy: Onwards and Upwards" is a hilarious stand-up comedy feature film for the faith-based community starring comedy superstars Jeff Allen, Ron Pearson and Keith Alberstadt.

2013-06-14 | en

Ricky Gervais Live: Animals

Ricky Gervais entertains a live audience in his first stand-up routine.

2003-11-17 | en