Worst Specials of All-Time
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- DirectorCasey GeraghtyMichael NellStarsBrendan SchaubThe Gringo Papi: A stand-up comedy special written and performed by Brendan Schaub produced by Thiccc Boy Studios.To paraphrase The Big Short, if "You'd Be Surprised" was dog crap then The Gringo Papi is dog crap wrapped in cat crap.
- DirectorJay LafayetteStarsBrendan SchaubA 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.
- DirectorSteve BinderDavid AcombaStarsMickey MortonPatty MaloneyPaul GaleChewbacca 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.
- DirectorAnthony GiordanoStarsJoe RoganUnleashing his inquisitive, intense comedic style, Rogan explores everything from raising kids and Santa Claus to pot gummies and talking to dolphins.
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsJoe RoganPerched 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 Joe will lie to you on stage and why Kim Kardashian is the most popular woman in the world. Filmed at the renowned Denver Comedy Works in downtown Denver, "Rocky Mountain High" proves if you¹re not paranoid, you¹re not paying attention.
- DirectorGary HalvorsonStarsNick LacheyJessica SimpsonTimothy AndersonAmerica'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, featuring a fun-filled variety hour of music and comedy. In a throwback to the days of Sonny & Cher and Laugh-In, the beloved Nick & Jessica breathe new life into the variety format, showcasing their singing and comedic talents in a series of sketches and musical performances with such guests as Jewel, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Kenny Rogers, baseball Hall of Fame star Johnny Bench, Mr. T, and The Muppets stars Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy. The musical performances include a duet with Jessica and Jewel, who sings her classic song, "Who Will Save Your Soul," and a duet with Nick and Babyface singing the Stevie Wonder classic, "For Once in My Life." Jessica also performed "Islands in the Stream" with the legendary Kenny Rogers. Comedy sketches include a hilarious skit with Mr. T, and Jessica and Nick dropping in on Kermit and Miss Piggy, who are taping their own variety show on the same stage. Also, Nick's hometown hero, Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer Johnny Bench, drops in to teach Jessica how to hit like a pro. Jessica also performed her new hit single, "Take My Breath Away," which she introduced as the first song the couple kissed to. The show premiered on Easter Sunday, April 11, 2004 and was ranked by Neilsen as the 17th highest rated show of the week.
- DirectorMarcus RaboyStarsChris HardwickChris 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 terrible music was in the 90s and explains how inappropriate humor helped him cope with this father's death, all with his signature infectious enthusiasm.
- StarsFlorence HendersonRobert ReedAnn B. DavisThe Brady family sings, dances, and performs comedy skits.
- DirectorJeff HinmanJeff JohnsonA 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.
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsBert KreischerStand-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.
- DirectorJon M. ChuStarsJustin BieberBoyz II MenMiley CyrusThis documentary follows Justin Bieber with some footage of performances from his 2010 concert tour.
- DirectorMarcus RaboyStarsWhitney CummingsIn 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.
- DirectorScott L. MontoyaStarsBrad WilliamsComedian Brad Williams' standup topics include his experiences as a little person and how to please your woman in bed.
- DirectorScott MoranStarsJohn CaparuloLenny ClarkeRobert GoonRob Gronkowski performs stand up comedy with Juston McKinney, Finesse Mitchell, Jay Larson, John Caparulo and Lenny Clarke.
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsChris HardwickThe 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 childhood, awkward adulthood and a myriad of other topics.
- DirectorJaime Eliezer KarasStarsBob SagetNetwork-safe funnyman Bob Saget ("Full House") transforms himself into a spectacularly foul-mouthed explainer and raconteur in this life stage show from Seattle.
- DirectorSteve PaleyStarsDarren CapozziMona ParksIliza ShlesingerIliza Shelsinger in her fifth Netflix stand-up special, discussing marriage and its traditions.
- DirectorLloyd StantonPaul ToogoodStarsTheo VonVon 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.
- DirectorYakov SmirnoffStarsYakov SmirnoffExcerpts from his stage show, in which the audience members tell jokes and the best of them get to interview him
- DirectorMatt D'EliaStarsChris D'EliaElliot SchiffChris D'Elia takes the stage in Minneapolis to offer his thoughts on everything from self-censorship to problematic dolphins to lame mutant powers.
- DirectorRyan CunninghamStarsIlana GlazerIlana 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.
- DirectorBrian Volk-WeissStarsDennis MillerFive-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 signature critical assessments in his low key style that has been deemed by The Hollywood Reporter as "the most cerebral, astute and clever standup ever".
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsDavid SpadeFollows 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.
- DirectorJames YukichStarsDennis MillerDennis 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 decades that hit on all topics and on all cylinders. This set is primarily a Fox News audition tape
- DirectorLarry OsborneStarsEric AnzaloneAlfredo MillerFlorence ReymondTeenage 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.