Colin is coming to your city! Get tickets @ colinquinn.com Railto Theatre - Tucson, AZ Friday, October 6th @ 8PM PT Greenwich Odeum - East Greenwich, RI Friday, October 20, 2023 @ 8:00PM ET Musikfest Cafe at the ArtsQuest Center - Bethlehem, PA Thursday, October 26th at 8PM ET Tilles Center For the Performing Arts - Brookville, NY Friday, October 27th at 8PM ET Ruth Eckerd Hall - Clearwater, FL Thursday, November 2nd at 8PM ET Ponte Vedra Concert Hall - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Friday, November 3rd at 8PM ET The Lyric Theatre - Stuart, FL Saturday, November 4th at 7PM ET Treasure Island - Las Vegas, NV Friday, November 10th @ 9PM PT Key West Theater - Key West, FL Thursday, December 7, 2023 @ 8PM ET Broward Center for the Performing Arts - Fort Lauderdale, FL Saturday, December 9th @ 8PM ET
A very nice day I like to have is taking a little lsd and listening to all of your specials starting with this one. I always tell people how great you are when they ask for good comics.
Both of them were on the biggest comedy show in television history, highest prestige amongst comedians and actors. And both of them are regarded as top tier comedians by everyone who's an enthusiast, or in the biz themselves. They aren't overlooked, but your right, people shoukd be more familiar with them than Bill Maher for instance
He says he has movie scripts he’s written that are good (he said this on the Stern show in like 2008) and ill never understand why they cant get made by someone. I mean id throw him the cash if i were a producer. Who cares if it makes a profit. Id imagine he has a great film in him. At least one!
@@paspa07he kinda peaked in popularity in the early 2000s He’s part of a ny comedy crew that’s just unmatched and includes Patrice. All of them also overlapped with the radio morning show open and Antony, which replaced Howard Stern on terrestrial radio when he went to satellite. I mean he was doing weekend updates before that; but I’d say he was at his biggest around 2003ish when he had his own show on Comedy Central “tough crowd with Colin Quinn” where he brought that same crew on as regulars to talk about the daily absurdity of the news.
Colin you won't read this but you really should know that you've impacted comedy spectacular fashion. None like you, my friend. Thanks for all you've given us.
Dude is a true comedy legend. Got to see him workshop one of his specials in Queens a few years ago and it was one of the smartest and best shows I'd ever been to.
My friend, none like you, my fan, you’ve impacted me as the actual talent, the great comedian, so much. Thanks for all the tiny amounts of money I’ve made from you watching not only this near free video but also that crap with super low resolution Tough Crowd (directed by Patrice O’Neill, sorta)
I thought the same. Started listening while walking w my dog, now home watching and going to rewatch. And then sending to friends w high school kids. Many Thanks for this.
I got a chance to meet Colin Quinn after one of his gigs in Rhode Island. We hung out in the parking lot. It was around Covid so the show is outside. He was such a nice guy so brilliant so smart. Smartest comedian there is.
This was an absolute masterpiece. For those that don't know there is another special Colin did about the history of new york. It's the same format an just as good
Simply amazing. Whether Colin is bashing Jimmy on O&A, playing a gritty NY detective, or giving a history lesson he is simply amazing in all his endeavors.
One of the best performances I've ever seen in my life. Funny, sharp and intelligent. (I sound like one of those NY Times articles reviewing the special hahahaha)
This man is a genius.He knows,and articulates the truth so poetically,and yet hysterically funny.You got a fan for life.Love that others not only see the same truth in life as me,but also can make me laugh while pointing out the truths.Even though the truth isn’t always pretty.You seem to make it bright even when it’s dark.The fact that you are Irish like me is just the icing on the cake.Much love
This makes me wish Mr. Quinn had been my history teacher from Elementary School all the way through college. This special always makes me laugh, thank you.
Brilliant! This was a master class in observational humor; your comedy repertoire is criminally underrated. P.S. Tough Crowd helped get me through the tedium of college; you were WAYYYY ahead of the curve sir. RIP Greg. RIP Patrice.
@@mattposky2892it’s all an expansion of the Howard Stern concept; just bizarre, but not really, that shock jock radio overlapped stand up comedy in ny which lead to a group of cool funny and smart guys hanging and bs’ing and the rest of us enjoying listening. That’s why Comedy Central approached him for a show and with his genius, he brought a similar format there.
Amazing! I lament that so many specials eventually become so hard to find as they get older, so it’s nice to see you guys taking care of Colin’s legacy like this, all his specials deserve it
Mr. Quinn, I have been a big fan since I was a teenager. You my brother will always be one of the greatest to ever do it. Wishing you nothing but the best. God bless you and yours ✌️
Long Story Short is inspired perfection. There are things in this special that make more sense now. This hasn't lost a step. I'm laughing more now than I did when I first saw it!
Always on point, always with the lessons, always relevant. You can go back to any show and relate. I am 69 and grew up watching CQ and he never fails to deliver the truth. That is something we need a whole lot more of in these strange days. Thank you.
This was masterful 🤌 hilarious takes, sneaky jokes, callbacks, punch lines right in the gut, beautiful production... And educational! Amazing special and a Perfect performance 👏👏👏 bravo
@@FoxyCAMTV very few stutters and tangents and mush-mouth (which is what he is really known for). he had really rehearsed this show. and it was phenomenal.
I have been fantasizing about Colin arguing with my 8th grade history teacher for 15 years. You're a living legend man enjoy it. Thanks for the upload.
Written and Directed by Jerry Seinfeld! Masterfully acted out by Colin Quinn! I wish I had been lucky enough to see this on Broadway, Live!! Great stand-up!!
One of Quinn’s best. Granted I am partial to the mullet and Pittsburgh Pirates jacket, but this evolution of CQ is top shelf comedic sophistication, stunning, elegant and hilarious throughout.
He manages to keep it highly entertaining and funny throughout while still having real wit and a lot of information that is presented through the lense of his understanding of history, which is considerable. Here and there I've heard less educated nobodies online say he isn't as smart as he makes himself out to be, but what do they know?
6:39 is one of my favorite callbacks ever, and it hits on multiple levels: "It's 20,000 B.C. Do we have to put up a sign?" This is the best comedy special of all time.
Kids these days don’t know how big and influential Colin’s standup and Tough Crowd were for years. I was a kid at the time but knew later just due to it being actual history.
Had the great honor of purchasing this comedic gem on DVD right after it was available! When I first saw this special play on HBO, I was just grinning from ear to ear listening to these words of wisdom. The union jokes regarding ancient times seems so accurate, despite not actually living through them. My kingdom for a Doric column...😂❤
So proud of you Colin and I'm sure Carlin is, too! You have no idea what a beacon of light you are to humanity and common sense. People like you provide hope. My fav comic Colin Quinn.
The best, by far, the BEST ever made. I literally bought it on Amazon years ago and rewatch it every couple months. And tell anyone who would listen to watch this. Colin is a genius and this one man show is a true classic!
Thanks Colin. I watched your first HBO special, it was terrible. But this is absolutely wonderful. Youve come along way and i hope you feel as good as i do watching you the last twenty or so years. I was having a tough day and this really hit the spot. You made my world a little brighter. ❤
i like that he seems more like a philosophy professor cracking jokes while lecturing about all sorts of stuff THAN just a guy trying everything to make people laugh. Classy.
This is so brilliant! I always loved Colins work, In his acting roles, on Opie and Anthony, or his stand up. You are a real comedians comedian as they say. I love that you keep very good up-to-date references without sounding like you're trying to pander to a younger audience. It's a real master class in stand up to be able to tell this kind of story, but also be able to break this thing up into bits. For my money Quinn and ali saddiq are two of the best storytellers out right now.
Colin “Mr Q” Quinn, my hat’s sincerely off to you, good sir!! I’m so glad that I’ve FINALLY gotten around to watching/listening to your special! I’d wager that even the great Mel Brooks would bust out into laughter over this special, no doubt!! Provo 🙌‼️
Colin is coming to your city! Get tickets @ colinquinn.com
Railto Theatre - Tucson, AZ
Friday, October 6th @ 8PM PT
Greenwich Odeum - East Greenwich, RI
Friday, October 20, 2023 @ 8:00PM ET
Musikfest Cafe at the ArtsQuest Center - Bethlehem, PA
Thursday, October 26th at 8PM ET
Tilles Center For the Performing Arts - Brookville, NY
Friday, October 27th at 8PM ET
Ruth Eckerd Hall - Clearwater, FL
Thursday, November 2nd at 8PM ET
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Friday, November 3rd at 8PM ET
The Lyric Theatre - Stuart, FL
Saturday, November 4th at 7PM ET
Treasure Island - Las Vegas, NV
Friday, November 10th @ 9PM PT
Key West Theater - Key West, FL
Thursday, December 7, 2023 @ 8PM ET
Broward Center for the Performing Arts - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Saturday, December 9th @ 8PM ET
No where near me or I would!!!
nice freebie col
Hi Colin, you should be President. But you probably won't take the Job.😢. Shout out from Bayonne!
Montezuma was an aztec not an inca. Defunding public education for >60yrs was a brilliant strategy usa.. .... .🛹...
A very nice day I like to have is taking a little lsd and listening to all of your specials starting with this one.
I always tell people how great you are when they ask for good comics.
Masterpiece
Yep, each subsequent special is better than the last, a true show.
Truly!
Great work Colin
except for the whole 'ancient greece did it first' standard propaganda
i guess hes talkin to white ppl tho so has to go along with it
@@backwardthoughts1022cope
This came out 12 years ago. It doesn't feel dated in any way. Honestly, a treasure of a special.
thanks, I was wondering why it looked weird ^^
Yeah that Snookie reference threw me a bit.
Truly! I'm in awe
Yeah! With that Arab joke with the widespread knowledge of Israel's apartheid doesn't seem iffy at all. 😄😮💨
Lol I was gonna say, this dude isn't aging
Most overlooked and underrated comedian of all time
Him and late Norm
Both of them were on the biggest comedy show in television history, highest prestige amongst comedians and actors. And both of them are regarded as top tier comedians by everyone who's an enthusiast, or in the biz themselves.
They aren't overlooked, but your right, people shoukd be more familiar with them than Bill Maher for instance
He says he has movie scripts he’s written that are good (he said this on the Stern show in like 2008) and ill never understand why they cant get made by someone. I mean id throw him the cash if i were a producer. Who cares if it makes a profit. Id imagine he has a great film in him. At least one!
That is not a compliment, why do people say that, it is just throwing a fact in their face, they already know...
Of course he liked it
Colin Quinn is one of the greatest comics of all time.
The wit and sarcasm are unmatched
I don't understand why I'm only hearing of him now when he's this good
@@paspa07he kinda peaked in popularity in the early 2000s
He’s part of a ny comedy crew that’s just unmatched and includes Patrice. All of them also overlapped with the radio morning show open and Antony, which replaced Howard Stern on terrestrial radio when he went to satellite.
I mean he was doing weekend updates before that; but I’d say he was at his biggest around 2003ish when he had his own show on Comedy Central “tough crowd with Colin Quinn” where he brought that same crew on as regulars to talk about the daily absurdity of the news.
What are the names of the others? I'm askin JAMoore2581, not anyone else.
Him and George Carlin are some of the older usa comedy goats
I always wonder why Long Story Short isn’t mentioned among the best stand-up specials of all time? It’s my favorite.
Might have something to do with him not being a sellout, which is how most of these guys actually get famous
Colin you won't read this but you really should know that you've impacted comedy spectacular fashion. None like you, my friend. Thanks for all you've given us.
Dude is a true comedy legend. Got to see him workshop one of his specials in Queens a few years ago and it was one of the smartest and best shows I'd ever been to.
@@mattposky2892does he do notes on stage or riff? Always wondered
@@bighippoincorporated4281 Dude asked for feedback on the set after. But it was already super tight
My friend, none like you, my fan, you’ve impacted me as the actual talent, the great comedian, so much. Thanks for all the tiny amounts of money I’ve made from you watching not only this near free video but also that crap with super low resolution Tough Crowd (directed by Patrice O’Neill, sorta)
@@The_0.5.0 agreed. He is a genius.
Colin Quinns specials should be taught in high schools/universities throughout the United States. And that's NO joke!
way to go Joe Biden. No joke has been ruined forever.
I thought the same. Started listening while walking w my dog, now home watching and going to rewatch. And then sending to friends w high school kids. Many Thanks for this.
@@katdog9786 I totally did the same sending to friends w high school kids to watch!
It's full of historical inaccuracies. You'd know that if you were educated.
You're not.
And in England, please.
Thank you for sharing this for free, Colin!
Inarguably one of the greatest to ever do it.
This is like Colin's magnum opus. This is fantastic. I've always loved him, but this is next level.
I wish his first show Irish Wake was filmed.
It's a shame those dollards at SNL didnt understand the depth of his talent.
His New York special is just as good
SNL is not even a comedy show anymore, it's just there for political purposes @@HusamSimaan
@ragemachine420 this is a masterpiece. But I think his "New York Story" on Netflix is even better
Wow this is not only colins masterpiece, its a masterpiece in general. Its this type of writing and performance that immortalizes a comedian.
Leave it to Colin to get immortalized in a piece nobody will remember
This is so brilliant. We need more Colin.
Brilliant. The Cliff notes of world history. Thank you 😊
I FEEL CULTURALLY ENRICHED!!!
I got a chance to meet Colin Quinn after one of his gigs in Rhode Island. We hung out in the parking lot. It was around Covid so the show is outside. He was such a nice guy so brilliant so smart. Smartest comedian there is.
Thank you Colin Quinn. That was the most fun I’ve had watching a comedian. This was thrilling to experience.
I cannot believe that he can memorize this whole special without a teleprompter
Shout out Colin!!! 10/10
Hey BABE! It's so lovely to see you here.
I love Colin's perspective on life - it's cynical and loving at the same time
Very well said!
Bravo. This is Carlin-esque. Mr. Quinn deserves a Mark Twain award!!
He really does deserve The Mark Twain Award
Ole George Colin
Carlin-esque indeed!
This was an absolute masterpiece. For those that don't know there is another special Colin did about the history of new york. It's the same format an just as good
Will definitely look it up
A New York Story. Absolutely incredible
Simply amazing. Whether Colin is bashing Jimmy on O&A, playing a gritty NY detective, or giving a history lesson he is simply amazing in all his endeavors.
Colin is so goddamn good at what he does. He really has solidified himself as one of the best comedians of all time.
Love that he’s upstaging Rich Vos with his special dropping the day after! Way to go, Colin!
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Similar lol
Louis beans
They should have taped Vos's special at The Overlook.
LOUIE.....BEANS!
you read? @@carryparavello7722
Colin Quinn is a national treasure.
One of the all-time best standup specials ever! Thanks for sharing with us!
Since his days on Remote Control I’ve had an appreciation for CQ; he is by far the most witty & educational comedian out there.
Don't forget Crocodile Dundee 2
One of the best performances I've ever seen in my life. Funny, sharp and intelligent. (I sound like one of those NY Times articles reviewing the special hahahaha)
You missed a “ha”.
Someone get Jerry to get this guy a show, please.
This man is a genius.He knows,and articulates the truth so poetically,and yet hysterically funny.You got a fan for life.Love that others not only see the same truth in life as me,but also can make me laugh while pointing out the truths.Even though the truth isn’t always pretty.You seem to make it bright even when it’s dark.The fact that you are Irish like me is just the icing on the cake.Much love
This makes me wish Mr. Quinn had been my history teacher from Elementary School all the way through college. This special always makes me laugh, thank you.
The US schools will never allow anyone to teach history who is this well-informed, and anyone who has ever worked in the school system knows it
If I found this comedy 10 years after the fact it'd still be completely relevant. An absolute MASTERPIECE.
Brilliant! This was a master class in observational humor; your comedy repertoire is criminally underrated.
P.S.
Tough Crowd helped get me through the tedium of college; you were WAYYYY ahead of the curve sir. RIP Greg. RIP Patrice.
Maybe you should ask him to bring it back on a platform.
Tough Crowd was waaaaay ahead of its time. Every podcast ripped off the format.
@@mattposky2892it’s all an expansion of the Howard Stern concept; just bizarre, but not really, that shock jock radio overlapped stand up comedy in ny which lead to a group of cool funny and smart guys hanging and bs’ing and the rest of us enjoying listening.
That’s why Comedy Central approached him for a show and with his genius, he brought a similar format there.
One of those specials that you wish never ended.
Quinn is the absolute best.
One of the best specials put to video. A true masterpiece. Immediately sent to my 2 friends
At@@eibborshorg8978 wtf does GE Smith have to do with Colin? Legendary guitarist sure, but….
One of my favorite comedy specials all-time. Thanks for putting it out there so more people can see and enjoy!
Amazing! I lament that so many specials eventually become so hard to find as they get older, so it’s nice to see you guys taking care of Colin’s legacy like this, all his specials deserve it
the way you wrote this, i thought he had died and i didn't hear about it, lol.
@@muddywatters4886I didn’t even know he was sick
Mr. Quinn, I have been a big fan since I was a teenager. You my brother will always be one of the greatest to ever do it. Wishing you nothing but the best. God bless you and yours ✌️
Long Story Short is inspired perfection. There are things in this special that make more sense now. This hasn't lost a step. I'm laughing more now than I did when I first saw it!
Colin Quinn is one of the most brilliant "comedians" on this planet.
To the irony in his jokes and perfect analogies of truth, about our societies.
Long Story Short is my single favorite piece of comedy next to Elephant in The Room. Passing it down to your grandchildren legendary.
Easily one of the best shows I've seen. Colin, you keep being you! This was wonderful!
Thank you for posting this!
Colin is one of the best current philosophers. I admire you sir.
That was fantastic - thanks for uploading
Always on point, always with the lessons, always relevant. You can go back to any show and relate. I am 69 and grew up watching CQ and he never fails to deliver the truth. That is something we need a whole lot more of in these strange days. Thank you.
One of the best to ever do it.
You can see so much effort was made to make this Special. Thats why Colin is one of the best.
This is just a masterclass of comedy and live performance. Beautiful. Intelligent. Then it comes full circle.
hell yea!
Sedona!!!!!
This is what ART is it’s been 12 year and is incredible in 100 years it will still be INCREDIBLE ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wanted to see this whole thing for a while now. Super excited. Thanks CQ
This was masterful 🤌 hilarious takes, sneaky jokes, callbacks, punch lines right in the gut, beautiful production... And educational! Amazing special and a Perfect performance 👏👏👏 bravo
No one has delivery and flow like Colin, unique talent.
Did you notice he didn't even slip up once.
@@FoxyCAMTV very few stutters and tangents and mush-mouth (which is what he is really known for). he had really rehearsed this show. and it was phenomenal.
I have been fantasizing about Colin arguing with my 8th grade history teacher for 15 years. You're a living legend man enjoy it. Thanks for the upload.
While the Greeks were busy thinking, the Romans came in, conquered them, and said "wha du yu tink 'bout dat?" 🤣
Thank you for making your own account posting past specials❤
What an amazing show Colin! So damn well written and so perfectly delivered! I am mesmerized!
“How to climb out from under the rubble in 5 east steps” 😂
Colin Quinn You Goddamn Genius
Written and Directed by Jerry Seinfeld! Masterfully acted out by Colin Quinn! I wish I had been lucky enough to see this on Broadway, Live!!
Great stand-up!!
Where does it say written by Seinfeld? I only see directed by him
I was waiting for that. Thank you, sir.
Priceless. The way he captures cultures and people in a few words. Absolute gold.
One of Quinn’s best. Granted I am partial to the mullet and Pittsburgh Pirates jacket, but this evolution of CQ is top shelf comedic sophistication, stunning, elegant and hilarious throughout.
He manages to keep it highly entertaining and funny throughout while still having real wit and a lot of information that is presented through the lense of his understanding of history, which is considerable. Here and there I've heard less educated nobodies online say he isn't as smart as he makes himself out to be, but what do they know?
Colin is the best professor you never had. All his skits are educational and funny!! 😊❤
6:39 is one of my favorite callbacks ever, and it hits on multiple levels:
"It's 20,000 B.C. Do we have to put up a sign?"
This is the best comedy special of all time.
Bravo Colin
Absolute 🔥
Thank you
Comedy is truly the only place we find truth
Kids these days don’t know how big and influential Colin’s standup and Tough Crowd were for years. I was a kid at the time but knew later just due to it being actual history.
Colin is the best history teacher.❤😂
Had the great honor of purchasing this comedic gem on DVD right after it was available! When I first saw this special play on HBO, I was just grinning from ear to ear listening to these words of wisdom.
The union jokes regarding ancient times seems so accurate, despite not actually living through them. My kingdom for a Doric column...😂❤
So proud of you Colin and I'm sure Carlin is, too! You have no idea what a beacon of light you are to humanity and common sense. People like you provide hope. My fav comic Colin Quinn.
Love colin quinns story telling so much😂
The man himself. This special is an absolute classic.
Ahh the goodfellas reference pure gold
this has gotta be one of my favorite stand up specials ever. I just love the comedic look at history from a new yorker.
No mention of the back alley Tunisian knife fighter?
I thought this was world history?
Nor the Corsican pimp
He and the pimp from the island of Corsica are hanging out.
Arguably the best comedian around. In a world where everyone is putting out a 'special.' It's nice this one actually is special.
I get what you’re saying but did you also watch louie’s last special?
That is an amazing Tony Bennett impression. Kept a grin on my face all the way through this. Modern-day Will Rogers. Just brilliant.
so vos last night and you today. you just can't let vos have his shine
Thank you , you make my Sunday morning reading fill with laughter and tears .
Colin Quinn is a saint on earf.
*chef’s kiss* 💋 🤌🏽
An absolute masterpiece! I haven’t laughed this hard in a while. Much needed medicine.
Comedy 10/10
Make-up-0/10
😂
Colin & Dave Attell are NYC ROYALITY
TOUGH GROWD & INSOMNIAC... MUST SEE THROWBACK COMEDY
And Patrice, and Voss, and Bobby Kelly
The best, by far, the BEST ever made. I literally bought it on Amazon years ago and rewatch it every couple months. And tell anyone who would listen to watch this. Colin is a genius and this one man show is a true classic!
Thank you Colin for putting this up free on UA-cam
This is one of my all time favorite shows. It’s soooooo good.
Thanks Colin. I watched your first HBO special, it was terrible. But this is absolutely wonderful. Youve come along way and i hope you feel as good as i do watching you the last twenty or so years. I was having a tough day and this really hit the spot. You made my world a little brighter. ❤
Been wanting to rewatch this for years! Thank you!
It's October of 24 and this made me laugh out loud, for the first time in months. Good luck all, and God bless America.
Absolute genius, we all love to laugh at ourselves, well done my man! Thank you! What an uplifter.
Brilliant. Perversely underrated comic.
Best comedy special ever.
Watching this after the devastating news from the current conflict gives some relief. Thanks!
i like that he seems more like a philosophy professor cracking jokes while lecturing about all sorts of stuff THAN just a guy trying everything to make people laugh. Classy.
This is so brilliant! I always loved Colins work, In his acting roles, on Opie and Anthony, or his stand up. You are a real comedians comedian as they say. I love that you keep very good up-to-date references without sounding like you're trying to pander to a younger audience. It's a real master class in stand up to be able to tell this kind of story, but also be able to break this thing up into bits. For my money Quinn and ali saddiq are two of the best storytellers out right now.
I've seen hundreds of comedy shows and specials and this is my all time favourite
I love history! This is brilliant!
The set with the desk was amazing! Excited for this one 🍿
Colin “Mr Q” Quinn, my hat’s sincerely off to you, good sir!! I’m so glad that I’ve FINALLY gotten around to watching/listening to your special! I’d wager that even the great Mel Brooks would bust out into laughter over this special, no doubt!! Provo 🙌‼️
One of my absolute favourite shows. The joke about the Romans conquering the Greeks always gets me.