Lewis Black - Black on Broadway

A man with many hats, outrageous, ranting comedian/author/playwright/pundit, Lewis Black is simply amazing. His dry, pointed rants are one of the funniest stand up performances since comedian George Carlin did his `seven little words'. Recently on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart, here he gets to cut loose in his first HBO solo special - first but hopefully not his last. Filmed before a live - and very entertained - audience in Brooks Atkinson Theatre in New York City, it's one hour of absolute perfection! No frills mind you, but then would Lewis really have frills? I am sure he could do a routine about he told the HBO executives what to do with their voice-overs and behind the scenes segments!From where is Global Warming where you need it?; US Government Deficit - and no one explaining where over 5 Trillion dollars went!; Lewis chows down on Republicans and Democrats alike; Homeland security; tax-cuts; coupons; travel to New Zealand; Corporate Greed; how to stretch you money; milk that isn't milk; bottled water and it's nutritional values; where cold air comes from; why his government stopped lying to him; George Bush; diet; how to live longer; and Martha Stewart's body parts!His razor-edge humor is dead bang on target and requires repeated viewing because you are laughing so hard at one joke, you might miss part of another!!Hey, my cat even loves Lewis! Seriously, she watches him like he is the god of Catdom! Maybe he is because he sure is the cat's whiskers!! lol.

I'm one who's in for good comedy (films, albums, books, etc.) However, I never knew about this "Lewis Black" until 2 or 3 years ago when I found a snippet from this one particular show of him ranting about people who think America is the bee's knees and the massive variants of milk on YouTube. I really enjoyed his take on these subjects and how angry he gets when he goes too deep into them. I loved it so much that I went and watched more of his shows, as much as I could. In the end, he turned out to be a major influence on me when it comes to dealing with real world issues that he tackles like government corruption, injustice, and the greediness of big corporations. I became more open-minded about these problems thanks to Mr. Black. Hopefully, he'll open your mind too.

I bought all of Lewis Black's CD's after having seen him on the "Daily Show." Each and every one deserves a 5 star rating. Yet - I still wanted more so I bought the Black on Broadway DVD.The material on the DVD is a cobbled together, best of much of his previous work.What you get with the DVD is his facial expressions and the "finger." The wagging "finger!" The "finger" that gives you some idea of how pissed off he really is.And he has a right to be pissed off - because the world has way too many idiots.His ablility to make vessel bursting anger seem funny is comic genius.The DVD is a must for hardcore fans and the newly initiated.caslo

Remember Duck and Cover? Lewis Black has that nailed, compared with 911. I have this HBO special recorded on my DVR, but I really need it available when I am out and about. I can be in a really bad mood, and listening to this immediatly brings me up. This should be great on my Fire on my next flight.I think I have all of Lewis Black's concert appearances, and I think this is definately the best. If you like Lewis Black, you need this!

Love that man. The way he expresses his feelings on todays issues. I think some would classify his humor political, which of course would explain his anger. If life with our governments way of doing things trips you out, you will love Lewis. NOTE: He is NOT VIOLENT!!!If you like Jon Stewart, you will like Lewis Black. Believe me when I tell you,,,,,,, he does not care who you like.

Lewis Black is a Jewish comedian with a pension for yelling and getting frustrated with the political world that we live in. In Black on Broadway Lewis is on a broadway stage and he offers his observations and thoughts on a whole manner of topics but you can bet everyone of them is as funny as hell! I recommend him to anyone that loves comedy and political satire!

Lewis Black: Black on Broadway a very good HBO Comedy Special and some great jokes for the time period it came from 2004 on back of the DVD. Plus the fact that this was his first special and in my viewpoint laugh very hard at multiple jokes of his nearly fell off my bed on a few of them, even though I believe he went a tad over the line on a few bits but still a solid performance by a good comedian. I got tired of my other comedy specials so I looked up some new comedians or old ones with new specials about to come out and thought I give Lewis Black a chance to make me laugh and he did lot. I won't ruin the special for those who don't own this special yet but I laugh so hard on the milk and water bits truly a fun special.Jokes somewhat dated because 2004 but still laughable and enjoyable a must have to start your Lewis Black collection stand up.

I always enjoy his take on things, and I especially related to his having had to get under his desk at school in case of a nuclear bomb. His comedy may be an acquired taste for some, but if his parents can be in his audience and laugh at his jokes, then surely we can too!