Don’t cry because the Netflix Is a Joke Fest is over. Smile because it happened — and because it birthed 11 new stand-up and comedy specials that are coming to the streamer this spring and summer.
We’re announcing a whole slate of shows taped live at the comedy festival, which featured 336 comedians performing 288 shows at over 35 venues across Los Angeles. The slate is wide-ranging and varied, featuring everything from a tribute to the late, great Bob Saget to Snoop Dogg’s F*cn Around Comedy Special. Here’s the whole line-up, including dates and descriptions.
May 19 -The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up, an evening to celebrate some of the greatest stand-ups of all time who are no longer with us. John Mulaney honors Robin Williams, Dave Chappelle honors Richard Pryor, Chelsea Handler honors Joan Rivers and Jon Stewart honors George Carlin.
June 6 -Bill Burr Presents: Friends Who Kill, a showcase featuring stand-ups curated by Burr.
June 7 and 12 -That’s My Time with David Letterman, each of the six episodes spotlights one comedian, including a 5-minute stand-up set and conversation with Letterman.
June 9 -Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration, the largest-ever gathering of LGBTQ+ comics.
June 10 - A Tribute to Bob Saget, a celebration of Bob’s life in comedy with his friends and family.
June 11 -Amy Schumer's Parental Advisory, a showcase featuring stand-ups curated by Schumer.
June 13 -Pete Davidson Presents: The Best Friends, a multi-comic special hosted and curated by Davidson.
June 14 -Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda introduce an all-female lineup of comedians.
June 16 -Snoop Dogg’s F*cn Around Comedy Special, original comedy from Snoop, along with sets from legendary black comedians performing at the festival.
June 23 - Best of the Festival, highlights from throughout the 11-day event.
There are more specials to come, as well, including one from Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias that was filmed at a sold-out Dodger Stadium. Other festival performances will be added to the Netflix is a Joke SiriusXM channel.
For more from Netflix is a Joke, check out Tudum’s wide-ranging slate of festival coverage, from an interview with performer Arsenio Hall to an incredible array of Polaroid portraits shot backstage all around the fest.
