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Stand up Comedy DVDs 101: A Great List for 2008
By an Amazon.com customer
Dress to KillDress to Kill
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $8.99
Cake or death?
Chris Rock - Bigger & Blacker [UMD for PSP]Chris Rock - Bigger & Blacker [UMD for PSP]
Buy used from: $1.40
Rock's best show by far.
Eddie Murphy - DeliriousEddie Murphy - Delirious
Buy new: $7.49 / Used from: $2.74
One of two essential Eddie Murphy stand up shows.
Mike Birbiglia: What I Should Have Said Was Nothing - Tales From My Secret Public JournalMike Birbiglia: What I Should Have Said Was Nothing - Tales From My Secret Public Journal
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $8.99
I really like that Mike Birbigliography guy.
Jim Gaffigan - Beyond the PaleJim Gaffigan - Beyond the Pale
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $6.99
For some non-offensive jokes that often turn on himself and people from Indiana, Gaffigan's a solid choice to share with friends from all walks of life.
Eddie Murphy RawEddie Murphy Raw
Buy new: $9.49 / Used from: $1.99
Not quite as good as delirious in my book, but still a classic.
Daniel Tosh: Completely SeriousDaniel Tosh: Completely Serious
Buy new: $8.49 / Used from: $8.09
A bit more offbeat than some of these other guys, but still consistently funny.
Kevin James - Sweat the Small StuffKevin James - Sweat the Small Stuff
Buy used from: $46.95
Can't get over how expensive this one is on here... probably better off just tivo-ing it.
Alonzo Bodden - Tall, Dark, and FunnyAlonzo Bodden - Tall, Dark, and Funny
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $2.43
One of the best guys to come out of the "Last Comic Standing" crowd.
Zach Galifianakis - Live at the Purple OnionZach Galifianakis - Live at the Purple Onion
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $9.13
The most unique comedian on the list in my opinion, which is a good thing.
Eddie Izzard - GloriousEddie Izzard - Glorious
Buy new: $18.99 / Used from: $11.97
Quite similar to "Dressed to Kill," which is the best stand up ever.
Eddie Izzard - CircleEddie Izzard - Circle
Buy new: $18.99 / Used from: $6.74
Also nice for comedy in different languages.
Dave Attell Insomniac Tour Presents - Sean Rouse, Greg Giraldo & Dane CookDave Attell Insomniac Tour Presents - Sean Rouse, Greg Giraldo & Dane Cook
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $2.25
Individually I don't like this guys, but they were all on their A games for this show.
Comedy Central Presents - Southern Gents of ComedyComedy Central Presents - Southern Gents of Comedy
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $1.74
I prefer this to the redneck comedy of the Blue Collar stuff.
Demetri Martin. Person.Demetri Martin. Person.
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $7.96
Great at one liners.
Otis Lee Crenshaw: Live [Region 2]Otis Lee Crenshaw: Live [Region 2]
Buy used from: $88.99
I haven't seen this one, but this guy's usually funny.
George Carlin: All My StuffGeorge Carlin: All My Stuff
Buy new: $88.99 / Used from: $143.61
The guy that really started so much of this.
Eddie Izzard - Definite ArticleEddie Izzard - Definite Article
Buy new: $18.99 / Used from: $11.47
I haven't seen this one either, but this guy's ALWAYS funny.
Eddie Izzard - UnrepeatableEddie Izzard - Unrepeatable
Buy new: $18.99 / Used from: $9.80
I haven't seen this one either, but this guy's ALWAYS funny.
Gallagher - The Smashing Watermelon CollectionGallagher - The Smashing Watermelon Collection
Buy new: $15.49 / Used from: $15.47
Yeah, it's not as good as being there in person, but still brings smiles to faces.