Comedy Store (Stand-Up)
Comedy (Stand-Up)
A stand-up comedian is someone that performs in comedy clubs, usually reciting a fast paced succession of amusing stories, short jokes and one-liners, typically called a monologue. Some stand-up comedians use props, music, or magic tricks in their acts.
Stand-up comedy is perhaps the easiest field of entertainment for new talent to enter, because many smaller venues hold "open mic" events where the inexperienced can perform comedy before a live audience. However, perhaps more than any other performer, the stand-up comedian is at the mercy of the audience, which is an integral element of the act. A truly adept stand-up comedian must nimbly play off the mood and tastes of any particular audience, and adjust his or her routine accordingly. The test of a master stand-up comedian is the ability to not only face down a "heckler," but win over and entertain the rest of the crowd with a retort. Many of the all-time greats are featured below.
Right: Steven Wright
America's Funniest Comedians: Volume 3 (2007)
5.4/10
Starring: Ellen DeGeneres, Adam Sandler, Janeane Garofalo, Ray Romano, etc ...
Volume three features comedians Jeff Foxworthy, Adam Sandler, Janeane Garofalo, The Legendary Wid, Steve McGrew, Unknown Comic, Daryl Hammond, Ellen D... Read more
America's Funniest Comedians: Volume 4 (2007)
5.4/10
Starring: Drew Carey, etc ...
The fourth in this comedy collection includes Drew Carey, Carol Leifer, Brad Cairnes, Carrot Top, Sheila Kay, Leo Dufour, Jeff Dunham, Billiam Coronel... Read more
America's Funniest Comedians: Volume 5 (2007)
5.4/10
Starring: Ray Romano, Steve Harvey, etc ...
This final collection of comics includes Jeff Foxworthy, Mike Finney, Mary Ellen Hooper, Mitt Able, Margaret Smith, Franklin Ajaye, Max Alexander, Ray... Read more
Jack Dee: Live Again (2006)
7.8/10
Starring: Jack Dee
Following the huge success of his sell-out 100-date UK tour, the nation's favourite deadpan stand-up returns to the Hammersmith Apollo to deliver some... Read more
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner (2006)
7.4/10
Director: Joel Gallen
Starring: Jason Alexander, Kevin Pollak, William Shatner, Artie Lange, Andy Dick
It's the Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner. Watch as he's feted by comics and co-stars alike, ranging from Andy Dick, Greg Giraldo, Patton Oswal... Read more
John Pinette: I'm Starvin'! (2006)
8.2/10
Starring: John Pinette
Named 'Stand-Up Comedian of the Year' by the American Comedy Awards, Pinette gained wide attention for his role in the 'Seinfeld' finale and Broadway... Read more
Russell Brand: Live (2006)
6.6/10
Director: David Mallet
Starring: Russell Brand
Russell Brand, snake-hipped dandy, self confessed S&M Willy Wonka and one of the UK's finest stand-up comedians. Filmed in London during his sell-out... Read more
Wanda Sykes: Sick and Tired (2006)
7.3/10
Director: Michael Drumm
Starring: Wanda Sykes
Voted one of Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America, the sardonic wit of Wanda Sykes will be familiar to viewers of 'Curb Your Enthusias... Read more
Paul Mooney: Know Your History (2006)
6.9/10
Starring: Paul Mooney
Controversial, insightful and down-right hilarious, Paul Mooney has been in the comedy business for years as a writer for Richard Pryor, creator of 'I... Read more
Joan Rivers: Live at the London Palladium (2006)
7.4/10
Starring: Joan Rivers
Acerbic and self-deprecating comedian Joan Rivers performs a live concert of nonstop hilarity at the London Palladium. When Joan enters talking for th... Read more