George Carlin: Back in Town
Back in Town is George Carlin's ninth HBO special. It was also released on CD on September 17, 1996. This was also his first of many performances at the Beacon Theater in New York City. He rants about Abortion, The death penalty, prison farms, fart jokes, free floating hostility and words.
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1999★ 7.7
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Bill Hicks: Relentless
1992★ 7.5
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Louis C.K.: Hilarious
2010★ 7.8
In this unique and dynamic live concert experience, Louis C.K.'s exploration of life after 40 destroys politically correct images of modern life with thoughts we have all had...but would rarely admit to.
George Carlin: Jammin' in New York
1992★ 7.9
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Richard Pryor: Live in Concert
1979★ 7.4
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2000★ 8.1
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John Mulaney: New in Town
2012★ 8.0
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John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid
2015★ 7.7
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Chris Rock: Selective Outrage
2023★ 6.1
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Bo Burnham: Make Happy
2016★ 8.0
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Louis C.K.: Live at The Comedy Store
2015★ 7.4
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Kevin Hart: I'm a Grown Little Man
2009★ 7.3
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Eddie Murphy: Delirious
1983★ 7.6
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2018★ 6.6
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Ricky Gervais: SuperNature
2022★ 7.4
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Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Not Fat... I'm Fluffy
2009★ 6.9
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1992★ 7.2
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A Song Is Born
1948★ 6.4
The story of seven scholars in search of an expert to teach them about swing music. They seem to have found the perfect candidate in winsome nightclub singer Honey Swanson. But Honey's gangster boyfriend doesn't want to give her up.
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2007★ 7.5
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Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
1982★ 7.4
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