It was more structurally and tonally ambitious than most specials at the time, and Galifianakis was less well known than the ...

Wanda Sykes’ next stand-up comedy special will debut on Netflix on May 19. Titled “Legacy,” it marks Sykes’ third hour for ...

Netflix has many faults as a streamer, including those constantly increasing subscription prices and the growing library of ...

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 ...

Kountry Wayne discusses his new special 'Nostalgia,' his clean comedy identity, unshakeable faith and how his 10 kids fuel ...

Netflix's stand-up comedy specials don't always get prominently placed on its home page, but they're clearly important to the streamer. Every month, Netflix debuts new comedy routines from rising ...

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.

*Chris Rock is bringing two new comedy specials to Netflix next year. The comedian is partnering with the streaming service for his return to standup following an eight-year hiatus. “Chris Rock is a ...

Atlanta’s Kountry Wayne, who grew up in the tiny southwest Georgia town of Millen, was an early fan of social media, building his comedic act with sketches and jokes on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter ...

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

Ranting about the decline of comedy specials while releasing a new one at the same time feels a bit like an oxymoron. But somehow it still makes ...