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George Carlin: On CampusGeorge Carlin: On Campus
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $8.92
George Carlin is the master of stand-up comedy and defines the genre for a lot of fans. This is a classic show of his, with a lot of his most famous and funniest stuff.
George Carlin - Complaints and GrievancesGeorge Carlin - Complaints and Grievances
Buy new: $15.49 / Used from: $7.42
A more recent Carlin show, more political and pessimistic, but still just as funny as he ever was.
Mitch All TogetherMitch All Together by Mitch Hedberg
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $8.73
Mitch Hedberg is one of the best one-liner deliverers I can think of. He died an early death a couple of years ago, but his comedy is some of the wittiest I know of.
Steven Wright: When the Leaves Blow AwaySteven Wright: When the Leaves Blow Away
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $4.99
Stephen Wright is the master of deadpan comedy. He drones like your high school math teacher, but that (in some weird way) makes him funnier.
Jim Gaffigan - Beyond the PaleJim Gaffigan - Beyond the Pale
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $6.75
A very, VERY funny man. His style is weird, but his jokes are clever, not dumb. This one kills every time; it doesn't get old.
Robin Williams - Live on BroadwayRobin Williams - Live on Broadway
Buy new: $11.98 / Used from: $3.94
I would place this in the top three best shows of all time, as far as comedy goes. Robin Williams is a genius, and this (his comeback concert) is his funniest yet.
Bill Cosby, HimselfBill Cosby, Himself
Buy new: $10.49 / Used from: $5.77
Is that a stand-up comedian that's not only side-splittingly hilarious, but one that I can watch with the kids?? Cosby is a comedic genius- he's funny, smart, silly, and he doesn't even need to be dirty to do it.
Lewis Black: Red, White & ScrewedLewis Black: Red, White & Screwed
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $6.62
This is political humor at it's finest. Black speaks for every person who is pissed off at Washington DC, and he's damn funny.
GloriousGlorious by Eddie Izzard
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $6.76
Eddie Izzard is the essence of Brit comedy in a stand-up comedian. If you're into Monty Python and the like, check this one out, you'll die laughing
Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1986)Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1986)
Buy new: $12.99
The KING of one-liners. Rodney is goofy, but clever, and a true classic as far as comedians go. I could watch his stuff any time.
RetaliationRetaliation by Dane Cook
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $1.98
I know he gets a lot of exposure and publicity, but he IS a hilarious man, and one of the best comedians I can think of. This CD/DVD catches him at his best, in my opinion.
Richard Pryor - Live in ConcertRichard Pryor - Live in Concert
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $12.99
How did you let me forget about him until all the way down here?? Richard Pryor brought stand-up to the forefront of pop culture. One of the best of all time, Pryor is going to make you laugh, I don't care who you are or where you're from.
Ron White - They Call Me Tater SaladRon White - They Call Me Tater Salad
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $1.50
The Blue Collar dudes are overrated and not the best example of good stand-up, unless you count Ron White's solo act. He is one of my favorite comedians, a real down-to-earth dude.
Eddie Murphy RawEddie Murphy Raw
Buy new: $8.49 / Used from: $1.99
Eddie Murphy is the definitive comedian of the '80s. This is one of the greatest performances ever held by a comedian. Oh, and this is NOT Daddy Day Care, you'll want to put the kids to bed first.
Captain MiserableCaptain Miserable
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $9.42
Didn't think Insomniac was a funny show? Neither did I, but Attell is actually very funny when doing stand-up. He's raunchy, rude, horny, and hilarious.
Chris Rock - Never ScaredChris Rock - Never Scared
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $1.90
He's hilarious. That's it.
Demetri Martin. Person.Demetri Martin. Person.
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $7.25
Demetri Martin is extremely funny. Absurdist comedy was never better.
PartyParty by Nick Swardson
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $4.83
Nick Swardson is a constant giggle-fest waiting to happen. His manneurisms are funny enough, but his jokes are gold.