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Most Groundbreaking Stand-Up Comedy Specials of All Time
Hey comedy fans! Sarah Jenkins here, ready to dive into some serious stand-up history. There are so many amazing specials out there, but some truly broke the mold and changed the game forever. This list highlights the ones that, in my opinion, didn't just make us laugh, but pushed boundaries and influenced generations of comedians.
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| # | Title | Year Released | Comedian | Original Platform | Run Time (minutes) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard Pryor: Live in Concert | 1979 | Richard Pryor | Theatrical Release | 78 | |
| 2 | George Carlin: Carlin at Carnegie | 1982 | George Carlin | HBO | 60 | |
| 3 | Eddie Murphy: Delirious | 1983 | Eddie Murphy | HBO | 69 | |
| 4 | Whoopi Goldberg: Direct from Broadway | 1986 | Whoopi Goldberg | HBO | 75 | |
| 5 | Bill Hicks: Relentless | 1992 | Bill Hicks | HBO | 49 | |
| 6 | Chris Rock: Bring the Pain | 1996 | Chris Rock | HBO | 58 | |
| 7 | Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly | 2000 | Dave Chappelle | HBO | 57 | |
| 8 | Louis C.K.: Hilarious | 2010 | Louis C.K. | Epix | 84 | |
| 9 | Maria Bamford: The Special Special Special! | 2012 | Maria Bamford | Self-released | 50 | |
| 10 | Ali Wong: Baby Cobra | 2016 | Ali Wong | Netflix | 60 | |
| 11 | Hannah Gadsby: Nanette | 2018 | Hannah Gadsby | Netflix | 69 | |
| 12 | John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City | 2018 | John Mulaney | Netflix | 64 | |
| 13 | Bo Burnham: Inside | 2021 | Bo Burnham | Netflix | 87 |
Year Released1979
ComedianRichard Pryor
Original PlatformTheatrical Release
Run Time (minutes)78
Year Released1982
ComedianGeorge Carlin
Original PlatformHBO
Run Time (minutes)60
Year Released1983
ComedianEddie Murphy
Original PlatformHBO
Run Time (minutes)69
Year Released1986
ComedianWhoopi Goldberg
Original PlatformHBO
Run Time (minutes)75
Year Released1996
ComedianChris Rock
Original PlatformHBO
Run Time (minutes)58
Year Released2000
ComedianDave Chappelle
Original PlatformHBO
Run Time (minutes)57
Year Released2012
ComedianMaria Bamford
Original PlatformSelf-released
Run Time (minutes)50
Year Released2018
ComedianHannah Gadsby
Original PlatformNetflix
Run Time (minutes)69
Year Released2018
ComedianJohn Mulaney
Original PlatformNetflix
Run Time (minutes)64
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