1980's Specials, Albums & Roasts

1980's Specials, Albums & Roasts

Is He Like That All the Time?

Bobcat Goldthwait

Is He Like That All the Time?
November 26, 1988 | San Francisco
Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen

Ben Creed, Bill Hicks, Chris Rock, Jackie Martling, Joey Gaynor, John Fox, Larry Scarano, Monty Hoffman, Otto Petersen, Stephanie Hodge, Steven Pearl, Thea Vidale, Tim Allen

Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen
October 01, 1988 |
Uptown Comedy Express

Arsenio Hall, Barry Sobel, Chris Rock, Marsha Warfield, Robert Townsend

Uptown Comedy Express
May 09, 1987 | Los Angeles
Share the Warmth

Bobcat Goldthwait

Share the Warmth
February 21, 1987 | New York City
Comic Relief

Billy Crystal, Bobcat Goldthwait, Buddy Hackett, Dennis Miller, Dick Gregory, George Carlin, Howie Mandel, Jerry Lewis, Jon Lovitz, Martin Short, Michael Keaton, Paul Rodriguez, Richard Belzer, Sid Caesar, Steven Wright, Whoopi Goldberg

Comic Relief
March 29, 1986 | New York City
A Steven Wright Special

Steven Wright

A Steven Wright Special
September 07, 1985 |
I Have a Pony

Steven Wright

I Have a Pony
January 01, 1985 |
Life Sucks

Lenny Clarke

Life Sucks
1981 | Boston

Books Written by Comics

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Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons

Greg Fitzsimmons

Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons
A hilariously candid memoir told through the lens of his childhood report cards and letters home. With sharp humor and heartfelt insight, Fitzsimmons shares stories of mischief, rebellion, and the family dynamics that shaped his comedy career. A laugh-out-loud and deeply relatable read for fans of irreverent wit.
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Running the Light

Sam Tallent

Running the Light
A raw, darkly funny, and deeply moving portrait of a comedian’s life on the edge. Following the chaotic journey of washed-up stand-up Billy Ray Schafer, Tallent’s debut novel dives into the highs and lows of the comedy circuit with brutal honesty and sharp wit. A must-read for anyone fascinated by the gritty reality behind the spotlight.
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Black Is the New White

Paul Mooney

Black Is the New White
Paul Mooney’s memoir offers a sharp, witty, and unfiltered look at race, comedy, and culture. Known for his work with Richard Pryor and on shows like Chappelle's Show, Mooney shares personal anecdotes, behind-the-scenes stories, and biting social commentary, reflecting his role as a trailblazer in comedy and a fearless voice on racial issues.
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