I wonder what happened with Lydia and Jamie...

Garlin improv-driven, random infused comedy special is a nice revisit into some of the wildest moments in the comedians' 37 years career with very uneven results.

On the bright side, there are some nice moments and it got me chuckling a few times. There are some nice stories that are pretty entertaining. And its very intimate approach to the special was very nice.

Unfortunately many of the topics he touches on have been done better by others. The whole Donnut story was pretty weak and couldn't stop thinking about Jim Gaffigan making the audience laugh their guts out.

If you are down for some standup and you have seriously nothing to watch, you could give it a try to this one,

I get the appeal of Garlin’s rambling improv-adjacent stand-up but I just can’t help but wish he was a little more structured and coherent. There are laughs to be had here but it feels far more like a pleasant podcast than a real stand-up set.

It’s not a good sign that the set’s best, funniest moment is a plea from Garlin to watch John Mulaney material instead of his own. He’s right.

2019: First to Worst (Stand-up)

If you don’t end your comedy special by telling the audience they should actually be watching John Mulaney instead... I don’t know what to tell you. It’s 2019, folks. Get with the program.

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Much joy and giggling acquired. One of the most reliable unsung heroes of comedy to get me to laugh. Loved his crowd interraction and ability to weave it into the narrative. I want to believe it wasn't previously rehearsed but even if it was it still managed to be delightful. Probably not for all comedic sensibilities, but I sure loved it.

A pretty funny stand up special. I've always enjoyed Jeff Garlin and he delivers the laughs here.

An enjoyable combination of anecdotes and insight.

he talked about donuts a lot so I fucked with it lowkey

I wasnt actually a huge fan of this one, but Jeff still ended up getting some laughs out of me. In terms of being a stand up comedy, I'd probably give it a 6, but I usually dont score this stuff so I'll just leave it at that.

jeff garlin's wheezes are next level! jamie and lydia forever <3

So go watch John Mulaney if you haven't. If you have, watch it again. Why not? You know, it's enjoyable.

Film #53 of my 2019 Netflix Originals Initiative.

*****

Garlin is pretty funny here as he supplements his stand-up material with measured improvisations. It's a pretty raw, yet openly honest performance. He opens up in a very honest manner and reveals some painful moments as well as healing ones to the audience. It's funny and sobering at points as well.

Well worth a watch.

Didn't really work for me, but Jeff seems like he's doing pretty well - looks great, good energy, never loses focus. I don't know. I just didn't hear too many jokes, and when I did, I didn't laugh at them?

Watched on Netflix. Bonus star for a very handsome suit.

jeff garlin's wheezes are next level! jamie and lydia forever <3

This is really really funny. And it’s all improv!

Bwomp bwomp bwomp

he talked about donuts a lot so I fucked with it lowkey

I appreciate all the talk about his binge eating disorder.

this was okay (which is better than meh, for reference) 

his giggle and his voice make it, as always

So go watch John Mulaney if you haven't. If you have, watch it again. Why not? You know, it's enjoyable.

stand up makes me happy and laughing really helped me tonight

jeff has a really nice take on comedy, you can tell he loves the art

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A pretty funny stand up special. I've always enjoyed Jeff Garlin and he delivers the laughs here.