Comedy’s Most Manipulative Shot … and Its Greatest Weapon

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

David Cross says stand-up specials aren't special anymore unless comics start breaking some rules

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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