Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes (2017)

02/28/2017 (US) • Comedy • 1h 11m

Overview

Mike Birbiglia declares that a joke should never end with "I’m joking." In his all-new comedy, Birbiglia tiptoes hilariously through the minefield that is modern-day joke-telling. Join Mike as he learns that the same jokes that elicit laughter have the power to produce tears, rage, and a whole lot of getting yelled at. Ultimately it's a show that asks, “How far should we go for the laugh?”

Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes (2017)

02/28/2017 (US) • 1h 11m

Comedy

Overview

Mike Birbiglia declares that a joke should never end with "I’m joking." In his all-new comedy, Birbiglia tiptoes hilariously through the minefield that is modern-day joke-telling. Join Mike as he learns that the same jokes that elicit laughter have the power to produce tears, rage, and a whole lot of getting yelled at. Ultimately it's a show that asks, “How far should we go for the laugh?”

Top Billed Cast

Mike Birbiglia

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Jimmy Kimmel

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

stand-up comedy

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