Dave Attell HBO Comedy Half Hour

Vintage Dave Attell in this 1996 HBO Comedy Half Hour Special.

[@LambertBowden56]

Dave Attell has probably some of the highest laughs per minute of any comedian.

[@williamcortelyou4524]

Wow, I never realized it, but they have extremely similar acts, in terms of style. No wonder I love em both so much. I'd love a roast off between the two!

[@bevrosity]

hes a master at his craft

[@dwayneduhaney6576]

Check ari shaffir bro same thing

[@randonceccoli8428]

@@dwayneduhaney6576 Ari (not gonna bother to look to spell his last name) is awful. Hes tiresome and not clever. His delivery is rushed because he thinks what he's saying is WAY better than it is and hes too excited to get it out at a decent pace. Overall, hes extremely annoying. The only reason I know that turd is JRE.

[@dwayneduhaney6576]

@@randonceccoli8428 ari shaffir is awesome and dave is awesome. Everyone's perception is different.

[@Samurai78420]

His rapid fire, stream of consciousness style is like nobody else. The amount of material needed to fill 30 minutes to an hour is crazy. Every couple seconds it's a punchline. Absolute legend.

[@BirdsOfGlass]

Insomniac & Skanks for the Memories were both defining moments in my younger days. Truly a legend & I'm happy to see he's finally getting the recognition he deserves.

[@pinof1]

dave attell is legend.

[@patlowney2834]

Giuseppe Fiorentino I remember Dave from many years ago when I used to watch Comedy Central we don't get it on the cable TV that we got now so here I am on KZbin

[@donesy125]

His stand up “Skanks for the memories” is one of the best stand ups of all time

[@mchepen]

im checking it out and i had to stop cryin for a bit to thank you for this comment, im dying here

[@ThePappadia]

One of the best comedies of all time

[@donesy125]

Jaded Old Joe thanks for correcting my own opinion 😂

[@lowellupchurch1609]

The first time I heard it was on mushrooms in a basement playing Wayne Gretzky's hockey on N64 with a few other dude's and we were all struggling to breathe from laughing so hard. Any subsequent listening has never failed to make me crack up. Its so good

[@LyricTenor85]

@Jaded Old Joe What, in your opinion, would be one of the funniest of all time Sir? Would you mind to name a couple please?

[@TahoeAudi710]

I love Dave so much. He's such definaly my top favorite of all the comics. I grew up listening to Dave in the 90s. I'm 31 an listen to Dave's comedy when I work at night. Makes it so much more enjoyable an I feel like I have been shaped by him over the years. He's not afraid to say what he feels no matter how lude I love that he makes the audience uncomfortable at times. Only wish there was more of him on KZbin

[@darkwhite82]

The John Denver tape costing 99 cents vs a new tape costing 2.50 is such a brilliant joke. I dont think comedians of today come close to this quality. And comedy watchers of today cant digest these jokes. F*cking love this guy.

[@cb7pwn]

this is the first ive seen of Attell... normally when Joe Rogan and friends say "this guys the best or this guy is one of the greats" they are usually just blowing smoke up each others asses BUT this was the best 27 mins of stand up I think ive ever seen, this is 25 years old nd still relevant and still funny

[@alsimon4722]

I died! I laughed out loud all the way through.

[@bRETTfAVREatgbnyjmni]

He's not bullshitting for Norm Macdonald either though...

[@thibsteven1]

One of the greatest comedians that ever walked the earth! Absolutely brilliant!

[@martymcdonough1111]

One of the greatest 30 minute sets ever. Period.

[@baritony8763]

Attell is the best.He's not for everyone but when you get him it's great!

[@nottoday1811]

This guy is funny af and is awesome in person i met him few times Dude was very humble and friendly

[@alanbravender347]

SO unfiltered ! I love it !!

[@ConsciousEntrepeneur]

He is So underrated. I just discovered Dave Atell today!

[@ripevanwinkle494]

You have a lot of content to check, I’m jealous bruh

[@wenqizhu2170]

Like his speaking tone,make everything funny lol

[@carlinfan4life]

+Wenqi Zhu Yes, i agree. When he says "NOW!&quot, or "well" right after a punchline, and then you are like, "wait! What did he say??" Then you rewind, and you get the joke. It's a very good delivery!

[@TurnerSparks]

+Wenqi Zhu hey! What up! First time I have ever known someone personally on a youtube comment.

[@efisgpr]

Wenqi Zhu 😍Hi

[@faroukh321]

Ur cute

[@jesserains7633]

That's golden

[@stuna101a]

Dam.....30 year old Dave Attell. Behold one of the top 5 best comedians of all time. Joke writing, stand up performance and pure talent.

[@j0sh707]

"I didn't plan on it that's just how she passed out"

[@nodutherone]

Undiscovered treasure , really enjoyed this guy. Jokes and delivery spot on.

[@keithbrockway5759]

He is discovered. YOU just havent heard of him yet......well, until now. He was super popular (20 yrs ago) with shows and stand up specials-a-plenty. Dave is HILARIOUS!!!

[@xennial80sxberner]

Awesome seeing Dave young. He was just as good then too. Edgy standup like this is great to listen to after a hard day at work or something

[@xennial80sxberner]

12:15 "A John Denver TAPE cost 99c, a blank tape costs $2.50!" Oh man I freaking miss cassette tapes and that whole vibe growing up in the 90s

[@marcot3704]

Skanks for the memories Dave!

[@logwind]

Probably my favorite comedian.

[@drumeshopeth]

Truly my fav comedian of all time. A real legend that too few are familiar with. Between him and Stanhope, a new standard set.

[@thirdeyehoekahgayh4347]

Just had that thought

[@armenpogosian6066]

the greatest comedian in the world. he deserved a standing ovation.

[@duhmilkz]

I miss Insomniac lol

[@japaneseproctolgist]

+DomitronProductions Dude me too. That show was fucking hilarious.

[@treetoker420]

Get some sleeeeeep!

[@CarlaLopesalexa]

DomitronProductions that show was about what really?

[@frankrizzo4879]

DomitronProductions love that show

[@Staymellow88]

I saw that show when I was like 8 I still thought it was pretty great

[@G-man45444]

Dave .... why aren’t you doing more shows .... you’re freaken hilarious bro

[@jam1ga]

Attell and. Stanhope my 2 favorites

[@bevrosity]

same

[@bevrosity]

did you see the green room ep with both of them?

[@jeffha1836]

wow, i will find it

[@booras56]

@@bevrosity Is there a link?

[@TOCR815]

Stanhope is fcking raw. He doesn't get the attention he deserves. He's in my top 5 with Attell for sure.

[@sergiogonzales5713]

Frigging Attell funniest guys gets me through the day. Thank You.

[@claudes.whitacre1241]

I've heard him just improvising on stage. A very quick mind. One of the best stand ups alive.

[@umiami85]

Ever

[@Ben-b9h1f]

Dave is factually the funniest person who ever lived

[@tristanmichie4741]

How is this guy not more famous?! He should be right up there with C.K., Gaffigan, Burr, and all the other great comedians of our time.

[@jackestrad6399]

He is famous. He's regarded as the best off color comic and he is very well known

[@spencerlam9361]

He rose up in the 90s and early 2000s. Right now, I hate to say, is almost 20 years past that.

[@joshjosh9010]

In the comedy world, he's pretty much the most overal respected/praised comedian working today, besides probably Dave Chappelle or Norm MacDonald. The mainstream, though, is a different story. He doesn't exactly resonate with the typical casual comedy consumer, so major outlets tend to ignore him.

[@cjok8367]

because the world's not fair. but im sure he makes plenty of money doing what he loves so there's that. also very respected by most of his peers.

[@stephenhargrave7922]

Different era. He is way more famous than those guys they are just the "new-er" school of comics. In ten years attell will still be a household name

[@valmor8431]

This guy is always been one of the funniest people I’ve ever seen

[@littlesweets3390]

I used to stay up late when I could barely drive watching Insomniac.Dave is hilarious.

[@OuroboroArturo]

That sounds highly irresponsible and dumb but I respect it.

[@IAmDeepSpace]

Comedy doesn't get any better than this.

[@DS-pc7ry]

One of his best performances! So glad this one was posted

[@bullballsallday]

I've seen this guy perform 3 times. My face is always sore from the constant grinning and laughter. Seeing him live is always an epic experience.

[@I_AM_BAYTOR]

Gonna see him for the second time later this month. First show was great.

[@TonyMacroni633]

I wanna see you live 😉

[@steptoeedwall2349]

Even back in 96 Dave was hilarious. It's cool to see how he's tweaked some of his deliveries over the years though. He's even better in his more recent stuff.

[@alexplorer]

He's famous for tweaking sets meticulously. Like he'll compare/contrast changing a single word from the early to late show, then go back and compare the tapes to see which got more laughs. He makes it seem effortless, but he is a hard worker. The density of the material shows how much work he puts in. I mean, most set-ups are just that. Dave's set-ups are already a joke. One of my favorites: "Sometimes you need a cigarette. Like after you have sex with a beautiful woman or a confused young man..."

[@stms4411]

One of my all time favorites

[@nancybellfosler1]

He's my new FAVORITE COMEDIAN. George Carlin was my all time favorite. I love this guy!

[@OuroboroArturo]

The Taurean Carlin and the Capricorn Atell. Both down to Earth dudes.

[@shawnc666]

Jesus, Dave needs another special. I've watched this at least 3 or 4 times now and near the end, I'm just laughing my ass off...... The dude's one liners just keeping going one after the other. I've never seen anything like it.....

[@kevinstaples7393]

Dude where is this guy? I watched his show in the 90s? Couldn't wait for his stand up. One of the best in the business ever. Need more atell!!

[@JohnJohnson-hl4fv]

Dave Attell is the greatest comedian of all time!

[@johnreece9774]

Watching him roast other comics is priceless!

[@cjok8367]

22 yrs ago. His act has gotten better so don't judge him based only on this. If your a prude don't bother,not for you

[@bevrosity]

and this act was really good too imo. never seen him have a bad set honestly

[@communistjesus]

Dave attell IS CAPITAL H ILARIOUS.. HIs comedic style is a throwback to the comedians of the past.. Greats like Mr. Rodney Dangerfield may he Rest in Peace.. ONE LINERS..

[@normanmtv]

communistjesus who lived a couple of blocks from me.

[@bRadicalmagic1]

This is my FIRST Dave discovery & I REALLY REALLY like this guy ! ! !

[@christophejergales7852]

Ironically enough, we miss the Discovery channel that Dave is making fun of.

[@doct0rnic]

No agrument here

[@duke3250]

I'm literally packing for a trip to ny for a comedy fest right now and i'm high. I hope Dave shows up at Skankfest.

[@phoenixrising7047]

Did you see the Louis set?

[@nuncapasaran9374]

An anthony geselnik clip about caligula led me to this Dave Attell special with a mention of caligula in the first few minutes. I don't even understand how many people in the universe had to die for those meaningless stars to align.

+Connor Holmes 74

[@Sly_Maverick_31]

69 people died

[@justsubok]

Yooo crazy thing is Anthony was on Joe rogAns podcast today I left as soon as he mentioned this comic I have never heard of I’m glad

[@corrado]

240p, we meet again

[@RsZ789]

Which pixel is Dave?

[@tractorback76]

@@RsZ789he fat one

[@MrFoodAndDrink]

Who cares? That's how everything was

[@BostonEmpath]

How original

[@MsMojoworks]

Wow that was cold

[@kentuckycolonel7210]

Can’t wait to see him this month down in Madison

[@jamestucker2141]

Top notch.One of the best ever.

[@ShortFingeredShreder]

I steal Dave's jokes all the time, and use them in normal conversation. 18:44 is probably the one I use the most.

[@MangetsuSAMURAI]

ShortFingeredShreder Oh man, same for me!

[@dariquewarren]

I still use his speaking cadence to point out things ridiculous to me. I been hip to him 20 ish years now

[@utahjedi22]

ShortFingeredShreder gotta admit, I do too

[@31webseries]

They tend to come up more in drunk conversations. Jaeger.

[@asianniga]

LOVE telling people the first time i did it was with the circus theme in the background. never fails to get a laugh.

[@ShaeferGriffin-it9nx]

I've seen him live twice and almost needed cpr both times.

[@mr.thekidd498]

"Did you know Hitler was ticklish?"

[@alvinatorjehosephat7777]

“Mmmhmm yeeah, much like the sea otter!”

[@mikephillips8538]

Funny AF Dave Attell rules !! I first saw him on his TV show Insomniac

[@1Tpoetic]

This dude is funny as shit to each his own

[@michaelanthony8644]

One of my favorite comics ever, just brutal

[@Insidiousotter]

Dave Attell is one of the funniest comedians out there and one of the only ones that can make me laugh, but not in this special. This was tough to experience. It was like it was his first day doing comedy. He's really honed his technique since this era.

[@MichaelRichard0]

I forgot how revolutionary he was cause I been watching him since the 90's. His lateral thinking impacted a whole generation. And he looked so Lebanese back then.✊🏼

[@Redjam55]

Attell looks so much better old now than here. crazy . What w gem that grew

[@VictoV7]

Dave’s delivery is on.point.!😄

[@sionnachliath9192]

Dave Attell is a legend,

[@OuroboroArturo]

That coma at the end made me think you were gonna go into an in depth talk about how legend he was. I was merely disappointed by the hault of a typo tho 😕

[@loquaciousjd]

One of the greats.

[@mrcbreakable3092]

Dave is funny ASF thanks for the vid

[@realblackmilky]

Top 5 all-time

[@o0o-jd-o0o95]

All hail the King !

[@jacobblumin4260]

Dave Attell: the best comic in the United States (the world?). I've watched hundreds of them and Dave is the King. How many other comics say he's the best? Lots. Check it out. He's the cream of the crop.

[@kathleenirish]

I still laugh at jokes I have heard him tell many times before

[@IzzyBizzyFoShizzy]

the first dave attel special i saw was road work and i thought it was hilarious; this is very different from his risque style from roadwork, but i still think attell is awesome and is up with my favorite comedians like Burr, CK, Carlin, etc.

[@panzerattack6139]

Dave Attell and Doug Stanhope are the best

[@danialhowe9814]

thats a pair id RATHER see - jeff ross had no business being on stage with the likes of Dave

[@brianbetsinger]

i love the garbage truck hydraulics thing in the beginning i can think of that and just start laughing anytime

[@BryanChance]

He is among the very best. Damn funny..

[@joshuamullaney195]

"a blank tape costs 2.50"

[@bird10498]

Hysterical. I might repeat that joke but I'll attribute it to Attell

[@jakerock_]

The master. Thanks for posting.

[@tripslft]

He is so underrated.

[@JackOfAllRAIDs]

LOVE this guy!

[@richwhitson3235]

I steal all of his jokes...he's my all-time fave

[@MusicalSavior23]

Rich Whitson By any chance, is your fake first name "Carlos"

[@bevrosity]

me too lol which is funny cuz dave goes way out of his way to make sure he doesnt steal anyone elses

[@Torchmanz]

You can see why he writes for so many comedy shows on tv

[@Opine_Divine]

I gotta find somebody who loves me like Dave loves that beer!

[@branon6565]

Ann Marie .....he's actually sober now, has been for a couple of years.....

[@randygunn9499]

LIVING FUCHING LEGEND

[@historify.54]

A genius. Completely out there.

[@HellaCalifornia]

Watching Road Work right before made this one kinda painful to watch tbh lol. Which is a testament to how well he’s perfected his craft and how smart it was to do a special filmed in small venues.

[@CarlaLopesalexa]

Dave Attell 👑👑👑👑👑 king

[@Verbal_Kint416]

One of the GOATS

[@billshinas27]

Didn’t know who he was till today from Australia, performance was on 🔥

[@Time4House]

did you record?

[@servantsofchristph8700]

man of insomniac part of my life ..thanks dave

[@cweefy]

he's gotten so much better

[@xxbearzxx9916]

Holy shit 1996 standup was like a carebear's tummy

[@thesnapperlapper2559]

The best, he kills over and over

[@Kruppt808]

Behind Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Attell is my favorite comedian. Insomniac was such a great show, so underrated.

[@DJMetalstone]

They probably don't pay this man enough , even the video is in only 240p xD

[@valentinogeorgievski]

He is the master of his profession big time!

[@loufeliciano2134]

What sitcom could even come close to the mind of attell but I would watch it religiously hint hint to hbo

[@cavalierfan1995]

hey made it past your thigh PROM NIGHT! da-do do do do do do

[@kiddtuffy]

Classic Attell

[@servantsofchristph8700]

hes amazing

[@ARIES5342]

Captain Attell? His ship...The Beefeater. Adam

[@destinationunknown8085]

Saw him first on HBO, then on comedy centrals insomniac with Dave Attel..

[@paulhunt4690]

Greg Giraldo’s lost brother.

[@qwer01230]

Paul Hunt great comparison

[@joester_memester]

His lost brother who is older

[@alexthegreat8874]

Lmao. Underrated comment