Chris Rock the G.O.A.T has a new Stand-Up Comedy Special on Netflix! and it’s LIVE!
If there is a stand-up comedian in the world whose stand-up comedy special deserves to open the era of live-streaming on Netflix, it is Chris Rock. Okay, first things first, good for you, Netflix, and good luck with the live-streaming thing. Secondly, who cares. Chris Rock has a new stand-up comedy special ๐ฒ
After an entire year whose name was mentioned only in the context of Will Smith, I wonder why. We finally hear about Rock for the right reasons. The comedic genius, Top Five on every possible list of stand-up comedians – Chris Rock, will launch his new stand-up comedy special live on March 4th on Netflix. This performance will mark the end of this stand-up comedy special’s world tour.
Chris Rock’s first appearance on “The Late show” with John Rivers
In a statement to the press last January, Robbie Praw, Netflix vice president of stand-up and comedy formats, said, โChris Rock is one of the most iconic and important comedic voices of our generation.โ
Dahh, Robbie Praw. Chris Rock has been making us laugh for more than 30 years!!! The rhythm, the repetition, the intensity, the walking, and the presence on stage. You can’t beat the Rock๐onstage; Rock is a one-of-a-kind comedian.
Here are the top 4 must-see Chris Rock stand-up comedy specials
1. Chris Rock: Bring the pain 1996
Bring the Pain is a stand-up comedy special aired on HBO on June 1, 1996. It was Rock’s second special for the network, after a short half-hour stand-up from 1994 on the HBO Comedy Half-Hour series. This special made Rock one of the most popular comedians in the United States.
2. Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker 1999
Bigger & Blacker is a stand-up comedy special aired on HBO on July 10, 1999. It was Rock’s third special for the network. This special was recorded at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.
To watch the full special on Amazon Prime for $2.99, click here
3. Chris Rock: Never Scared 2004
Never Scared is a stand-up comedy special aired on HBO on April 17, 2004. It was Rock’s fourth special for the network. This special was recorded at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.
From the Never Scared stand-up comedy special
To watch the full special on Amazon Prime for $2.99, click here
4. Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger 2008
Kill the Messenger is a stand-up comedy special aired on HBO on September 27, 2008. It was Rock’s fifth special and the last one for the network. The Special combines three performances from 3 different venues: Johannesburg, London, and New York.
To watch the full special on Amazon Prime for $2.99, click here
And now we just have to wait and see if Gen Z will also love Rock’s Comedy.
Updated:
02, 2023