Stand-Up Comedy

This classic 1988 comedy concert film launched the careers of Tim Allen, Chris Rock and Jackie The Joke Man Martling. It also features the definitive performance of legendary Bill Hicks. This lost cult treasure of '80s comedy was directed and produced by Night Flight creator Stuart S. Shapiro. Filmed at New York's Minetta Lane Theatre and presented here in widescreen!

Following Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen, another comedy special directed by Night Flight Creator Stuart S. Shapiro arrives on Night Flight Plus. Nine female standup comics band together in this raucous special recorded at Hollywood's Ivar Theater in December 2004. From Stuart S. Shapiro: In 2003, Judy Cianciotto asked me to produce and direct a woman’s version of my Co...Read More

Starring Bob Woods, Barry Berry, Big Ed Weldon, Billy Elmer, Tim O'Rourke, Marci Rose, Mark Rossi, Thea Vidale and hosted by Queen Kong.

Charlie Barnett, the legendary NYC street comedian and mentor to Dave Chappelle, captured during a Washington Square Park set in Stuart Shapiro’s Mondo New York (1988). The film also features Joey Arias, Rick Aviles, Ann Magnuson, Lydia Lunch, and more, streaming now on Night Flight Plus!

Ten of America's top comedians share how they got into comedy, early influences, and their parents' reactions. Round-table segments with Paul Reiser, Bill Maher, Carol Liefer, Larry Miller, and George Wallace feature stories on tough crowds, hecklers, and big breaks. Includes classic clips from Andy Kaufman, Robert Klein, Jackie Vernon, George Carlin, Joan Rivers, a...Read More

Featuring Chris Rock, Lorne Elliott, Rosie O'Donnell and more...

Welcome to an original 1980s episode of Night Flight’s Comedy Cuts starring stand-up stars from across the country. Shot at Stand Up New York and hosted by Mike Egan, this installment features early sets from Lou DiMaggio, Tommy Koenig, Mario Cantone, Susie Essman, Wayne Federman, and more. Viewer discretion is advised.

Welcome to an original 1980s episode of Night Flight’s Comedy Cuts starring stand-up stars from across the country. This installment showcases Judy Tenuta, Dennis Blair, Jack Simmons, Mario Cantone, and Scott Blakeman, plus quick-hit sketches and music parodies. Viewer discretion advised.

Lewis' 1997 HBO stand up special was filmed at New York' s historic Bottom Line. The Los Angeles Times called it, "his best show ever."

This film may be one of the only ways we can see the real Kaufman, at least the way he appeared after after a particularly awful performance at a popular Catskills resort in late 1979. Created by Andy's Kaufman’s friend, comedy club owner and hopeful filmmaker Seth Shultz, this title is a Night Flight streaming exclusive and is not to be missed!

Surreal comedy. Could there possibly be a better term to describe and define The Firesign Theatre? Their creativity knew no bounds, their fans are legion, their irreverence unmatched and Proctor and Ossman continue to shine bright lights on the absurd while remaining purveyors of insight into the preposterous aspects of life in the 21st century. Sit back, close your...Read More

Patton Oswalt's 10th and latest stand-up special finds the Emmy- and Grammy-winning performer wrestling with religion, wolves, parenting a teenager, and musical theater. He mostly loses. Patton shares “I’ve never felt more overwhelmed, terrified and desperate, so of course my material is the funniest it’s ever been.”

Greg Fitzsimmons' You Know Me riffs on sobriety, family, sex, and life on the road.

Ian Bagg roasts the crowd in a wild, interactive set tackling pop culture and religion.

Matt Braunger tackles new fatherhood and family road-trip chaos.