Ganarse la vida

Au cours de la deuxième saison de "In Living Color", Jim Carrey a commencé à préparer un spectacle de stand-up spéciale. Avant que la spéciale ne soit diffusée à Showtime, en novembre 1991, la mère de Jim est décédée. Jim a dédié "Jim Carrey's Unnatural Act" à la mémoire de Kathleen Carrey (alias "Mommsie"). Le spécial a été enregistré au Théâtre Passe Muraille devant un public en direct.

What does it mean to be a successful comedian? How far can the boundaries of taste be pushed to get a laugh? Four top comics, Ricky Gervais, Louis C.K., Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock, discuss and debate their craft.

Les réflexions personnelles d'Aziz Ansari sur la vigilance pour la justice raciale et sociale, la famille et le climat social. Un spectacle hilarant signé Spike Jonze.

The Comedians of Comedy is an occasional stand-up comedy tour featuring Patton Oswalt, Zach Galifianakis, Brian Posehn and Maria Bamford that was documented in a 2005 film and 2005 Comedy Central television series of the same name, both directed by Michael Blieden.

Le vieux Irving Zisman, quatre-vingt-six ans, parcourt les États-Unis avec un improbable compagnon : son petit-fils de huit ans, Billy.

The film documents, in an often dramatic and humorous fashion, Gray's investigations into alternative medicine for an eye condition (Macular pucker) he had developed.

Documentary about the making of American Pie (1999), American Pie 2 (2001) and American Wedding (2003).

2002 HBO Stand-up Special starring Robin Williams. Recorded and broadcast live from New Your City's Broadway Theater at the culmination of his historic 2002 sold-out tour, this special finds the Oscar-winning actor/writer/comedian returning after 16 years to his stand-up roots to deliver what the Washington Post calls "...in its madcap way, a seminal cultural event."

Centres on Canadian animator Ryan Larkin, who in later years lived on skid row in Montreal following a history of drug and alcohol abuse.

Déchaîné comme jamais, le comique Kevin Hart conquiert Philadelphie, ne faisant qu'une bouchée de la faune de banlieue, des shorts en jean et de l'éducation des enfants.

Kevin Smith interacts in Q&A sessions throughout various college stops in the USA.

One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.

Declared to be the funniest Robin Williams video made, this is a don't-miss comedy.

Time to hassle the Hoff at the rudest, raunchiest television event of the year--The Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff. From running in slo-mo on the beach to inspiring Germany with the power of cheesy pop--it's almost too easy.

Comedy Central's best roasters and stand up comedians take a whack at actor/model Pamela Anderson.

Un regard sur le travail de deux humoristes, Jerry Seinfeld et Orny Adams un nouveau venu moins connu, détaillant les efforts et la frustration derrière la mise en place d'un acte et d'une carrière réussis tout en vivant une vie sur la route.

George Carlin performs a hilarious set of never-before released material in "Complaints and Grievances." His 12th HBO special was recorded live at the Beacon Theater in New York City on November 17, 2001. In "Complaints and Grievances," Carlin shamelessly exposes the people and subjects that irritate him the most.

The comedic stylings of four sort-of famous funnymen are brought to the big screen courtesy of this 2002 documentary.

Johnny Knoxville et sa bande de copains déjantés reviennent faire tout, et surtout n'importe quoi, dans un troisième film. Reculant toujours le seuil de la douleur physique, Johnny et ses acolytes se flagellent avec d'énormes poissons ou prennent un des leurs pour un canard sauvage à abattre d'urgence…

In his first-ever stand-up special, Ken Jeong shares hilarious stories from his Hollywood career -- and reveals how "The Hangover" saved his life.