Stand-up comedy is one of life’s greatest gifts. There is always an abundance of it and there is a comedian that speaks to everyone. Whether your sense of humor is broad or specific, high-brow or low-brow, there’s a stand-up special out there that will grab you and stay in your quotable vernacular for years.
While Comedy Central and HBO have long been known for breaking new comedians with their stand-up specials, Netflix has recently entered the arena alongside their scripted programming. With less of a need to appeal to a large audience, the Netflix Original Stand-Up Specials are today’s best comedians being 100% themselves.
Here are 10 worth checking out...
Chris Tucker’s 2015 Netflix special isn’t the most ground breaking piece of stand-up that we’ve ever seen – nor is it even Tucker’s best – but Chris Tucker Live earns a spot on this list simply for bringing Tucker back into our lives after a long absence. Save for a couple of movies and hosting gigs since 2001’s Rush Hour 2, Tucker has scarcely appeared with new material.
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While Comedy Central and HBO have long been known for breaking new comedians with their stand-up specials, Netflix has recently entered the arena alongside their scripted programming. With less of a need to appeal to a large audience, the Netflix Original Stand-Up Specials are today’s best comedians being 100% themselves.
Here are 10 worth checking out...
Chris Tucker’s 2015 Netflix special isn’t the most ground breaking piece of stand-up that we’ve ever seen – nor is it even Tucker’s best – but Chris Tucker Live earns a spot on this list simply for bringing Tucker back into our lives after a long absence. Save for a couple of movies and hosting gigs since 2001’s Rush Hour 2, Tucker has scarcely appeared with new material.
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