To make comedy specials special again, Cross says performers must break rules and take risks, rejecting slick, expensive productions that feel impersonal and phoned-in.

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Bo Burnham sings into a microphone while wearing sunglasses in a starry background in Bo Burnham: Inside - Netflix Netflix has become a premier platform for streaming modern comedy specials, with some ...

Dec. 20 (UPI) --Netflix dropped a surprise Dave Chappelle stand-up comedy special Friday night. The show named "Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable" was posted on the streaming platform after the Jake ...

Audience reactions are a staple of standup specials. But they’re a strange device when you take a closer look.

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