In case you missed Jerry Seinfeld’s recent local appearance in Kansas City, you can catch up to lots of the great stand-up comedy acts by visiting your Kansas City Public Library. Among the many DVDs available are these:
The Aristocrats [1]
What’s reputed to be the world’s dirtiest joke gets told, re-told, and deconstructed by a cadre of the best storytellers around in a joke-fest not designed for the fainthearted.
Bill Cosby, Himself [2]
One of the longtime masters of stand-up comedy, Bill Cosby, treats his many fans to this funny, satirical and heartwarming live concert.
Comedian [3]
A behind-the-scenes look at the world of comedy clubs as Jerry Seinfeld proves he still has what it takes and up-and-coming comedian Orny Adams has to prove that he has whatever it takes to click on the comedy circuit.
Dress to Kill [4]
British comedian Eddie Izzard spins free-flowing jokes about San Francisco, transvestitism, squirrels, American optimism, Hitler, the British royal family, mass murder and Stonehenge.
George's Best Stuff [5]
George Carlin struts his best stuff in this compilation of his thoughtful comic riffs.
Original Kings of Comedy [6]
A concert film featuring performances by four major African American stand-up comedians, including Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer, and Bernie Mac.
Redneck Comedy Roundup [7]
Enjoy Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, and Ron White explaining how you can tell if you’re a redneck; a lot of it has to do with double-wides.
Sarah Silverman. Jesus Is Magic [8]
Sarah's live comedy performance augmented with skits and new musical numbers. Sarah delivers one part comedy, one part parody and one part message from Mars.