COMEDY Archives - Page 8 of 28 - Scraps from the loft

George Carlin: Politically Correct Language

18/02/2021

George Carlin’s critical thinking on pc language, still relevant today.

Doug Stanhope: Beer Hall Putsch (2013) – Transcript

18/02/2021

Named after Hitler’s failed coup attempt, “Beer Hall Putsch” takes you into acerbic comic Doug Stanhope’s twisted mind at a gig filmed in Portland.

The End of the Trump Presidency: A Closer Look – Late Night with Seth Meyers [Transcript]

25/01/2021

Seth Meyers takes a closer look at Donald Trump spending his last full day as president of the United States stewing in private, mulling pardons for well-connected allies and releasing a meaningless, lie-filled farewell message.

Chris Rock Total Blackout: The Tamborine Extended Cut – Transcript

15/01/2021

In this extended cut of his 2018 special, Chris Rock takes the stage for a special filled with searing observations on fatherhood, infidelity and politics.

Trump supporters climb the west wall of the Capitol.

Calls For Trump’s Removal Grow After Violent Insurrection at Capitol – Late Night with Seth Meyers [Transcript]

08/01/2021

Seth Meyers takes a closer look at a majority of Republicans in the House and a handful of GOP senators tried to throw out the results of the presidential election even after a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol attempted to overthrow American democracy.

Assault on Capitol Building - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Hey, Republicans Who Supported This President: Are We Great Again Yet? – The Late Show with Stephen Colbert [Transcript]

07/01/2021

After the unprecedented assault on democracy that took place in the Capitol Building today, Stephen Colbert kicks off his LIVE monologue with a message for cowardly Republican lawmakers who for five years have coddled the president’s fascist rhetoric

George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing (2006) – Transcript

28/12/2020

George Carlin returns to the stage in Life is Worth Losing, his 13th live comedy stand-up special, performed at the Beacon Theatre in New York City for HBO

Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine (2020) – Transcript

22/12/2020

A variety special full of issues of politics, race, gender and class. Sarah will also be joined by special guests.

Chris Farley’s SNL sketch with Patrick Swayze in 1990

Chris Farley: An Unrestrained Force of Nature

20/12/2020

One of the wildest, sweetest stars of Saturday Night Live, Chris Farley was an unrestrained force of nature. As his breakout film “Tommy Boy” hits 25, we salute a comedy powerhouse

NRA: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver | Transcript

20/12/2020

John Oliver discusses the way the NRA not only works to prevent gun control, they work to prevent an informed discussion about gun control.

Bo Burnham: Words, Words, Words (2010) – Transcript

20/12/2020

The internet (and soon to be movie, TV, radio, etc.) phenomenon, Bo Burnham, brings you his first one-hour stand-up special “Bo Burnham: Words, Words, Words” from the House of Blues in Boston.

Vir Das: Outside in – The Lockdown Special (2020) – Transcript

17/12/2020

Stage banter takes on a different — deeper — meaning as the comedian performs online shows to homebound viewers worldwide from his Mumbai residence.

Tobacco: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver | Transcript

01/12/2020

Thanks to tobacco industry regulations and marketing restrictions in the US, smoking rates have dropped dramatically. John Oliver explains how tobacco companies are keeping their business strong overseas.

Larry the Cable Guy – Remain Seated (2020) – Transcript

27/11/2020

Larry the Cable Guy is back to Git R Done. “Remain Seated,” his latest solo special, will show you why this Grammy nominated, multi-platinum recording artist, and Billboard award winner is at the top of his game. Coming to you straight from the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL to your seat at home!