John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid (2015) – Armed with boyish charm and a sharp wit, the former “SNL” writer offers sly takes on marriage, his beef with babies and the time he met Bill Clinton.
John Mulaney is an American stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and producer. He is best known for his work on Saturday Night Live (SNL), where he was a writer from 2008 to 2013. He has also released two stand-up comedy specials, New in Town (2012) and The Comeback Kid (2015).
Comedian John Mulaney in his new special, The Comeback Kid.
Director: The Comeback Kid was directed by Rhys Thomas, who is also an American comedian and writer. He has directed episodes of several television shows, including SNL, The Good Place, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Location: The Comeback Kid was filmed at the Chicago Theater in Chicago, Illinois.
Size of audience: The Comeback Kid was filmed in front of a sold-out audience of 3,800 people.
Reviews:
- The New York Times: “Mulaney is a master of timing and delivery, and his jokes are often laugh-out-loud funny.”
- The AV Club: “The Comeback Kid is a strong follow-up to New in Town, and it confirms Mulaney’s status as one of the funniest comedians working today.”
- Entertainment Weekly: “Mulaney is a gifted storyteller, and his stand-up is full of clever observations and hilarious anecdotes.”
- Paste Magazine: “The Comeback Kid is a must-see for fans of John Mulaney, and it’s sure to convert anyone who’s not already a fan.”
- The Hollywood Reporter: “The Comeback Kid is a funny, insightful, and well-crafted stand-up special that confirms John Mulaney’s status as one of the best comedians working today.”
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