Long Story Short | History of the World with Colin Quinn | Stand Up Comedy Special

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Taped before a live audience in New York City, Long Story Short showcases CQ's keen observations in the uproarious history of the world, juxtaposing modern-day human behavior with the rise and fall of empires. From his personification of Caesar as the original mobster to his complaints about Ancient Greece giving way to Costco and Snooki, Quinn is at his satirical best. Colin Quinn performs his one-man show about world history, which he originally presented on Broadway.
Directed By Jerry Seinfeld
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[@colinquinn]

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

[@majestic_irrelevance]

No where near me or I would!!!

[@jonny_codphilo7809]

nice freebie col

[@keithd851]

Hi Colin, you should be President. But you probably won't take the Job.😢. Shout out from Bayonne!

[@Jeremyramone]

Montezuma was an aztec not an inca. Defunding public education for >60yrs was a brilliant strategy usa.. .... .🛹...

[@haterade5137]

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.

[@shawnstadtler9865]

Masterpiece

[@ramfish11]

Yep, each subsequent special is better than the last, a true show.

[@dasbrootal420]

Truly!

[@MemeorReeeM1]

Great work Colin

[@backwardthoughts1022]

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

[@_GnarDab_]

​@@backwardthoughts1022cope

[@seandawson5899]

This came out 12 years ago. It doesn't feel dated in any way. Honestly, a treasure of a special.

[@johnhandshake4460]

thanks, I was wondering why it looked weird ^^

[@doodahman2995]

Yeah that Snookie reference threw me a bit.

[@maureenharrison6170]

Truly! I'm in awe

[@Kcoldraz]

Yeah! With that Arab joke with the widespread knowledge of Israel's apartheid doesn't seem iffy at all. 😄😮‍💨

[@Savagefred]

Lol I was gonna say, this dude isn't aging

[@Spaghettineck]

Most overlooked and underrated comedian of all time

[@peteperic5822]

Him and late Norm

[@Savagefred]

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

[@1984isnotamanual]

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!

[@drew-shourd]

That is not a compliment, why do people say that, it is just throwing a fact in their face, they already know...

[@loganlee5875]

Of course he liked it

[@jamoore2581]

Colin Quinn is one of the greatest comics of all time. The wit and sarcasm are unmatched

[@paspa07]

I don't understand why I'm only hearing of him now when he's this good

[@NeverAStraightAnswer]

@@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.

[@michaelmuldowney3131]

This is like Colin's magnum opus. This is fantastic. I've always loved him, but this is next level.

[@APAL880]

I wish his first show Irish Wake was filmed.

[@user-de4ty9kg6o]

It's a shame those dollards at SNL didnt understand the depth of his talent.

[@ragemachine420]

His New York special is just as good

[@sbakernyc5761]

His NYC special is even better

[@emilyz766]

Colin Quinns specials should be taught in high schools/universities throughout the United States. And that's NO joke!

[@gordonwalley1116]

way to go Joe Biden. No joke has been ruined forever.

[@katdog9786]

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.

[@emilyz766]

@@katdog9786 I totally did the same sending to friends w high school kids to watch!

[@WallyZamwa]

It's full of historical inaccuracies. You'd know that if you were educated. You're not.

[@RLukeDavis]

And in England, please.

[@The_0.5.0]

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.

[@mattposky2892]

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.

[@bighippoincorporated4281]

@@mattposky2892does he do notes on stage or riff? Always wondered

[@mattposky2892]

@@bighippoincorporated4281 Dude asked for feedback on the set after. But it was already super tight

[@cafferacer]

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)

[@Rek_Rc]

Wow this is not only colins masterpiece, its a masterpiece in general. Its this type of writing and performance that immortalizes a comedian.

[@arlen1630]

I cannot believe that he can memorize this whole special without a teleprompter

[@patrickhunter5326]

Love that he’s upstaging Rich Vos with his special dropping the day after! Way to go, Colin!

[@floydzeppland]

kzbin.infoSLNA-QCOlyM?si=GWmxVythCSJPqkXK Similar lol

[@carryparavello7722]

Louis beans

[@Flint-Dibble-the-Don]

They should have taped Vos's special at The Overlook.

[@TheSetadoon]

LOUIE.....BEANS!

[@TheSetadoon]

you read? @@carryparavello7722

[@wm2922]

I love Colin's perspective on life - it's cynical and loving at the same time

[@danacoleman4007]

Very well said!

[@j.poodlefriends7400]

Colin is so goddamn good at what he does. He really has solidified himself as one of the best comedians of all time.

[@thehavocmiranda]

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)

[@andjunglepunkthirteen760]

You missed a “ha”.

[@codycaron2477]

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.

[@dpclerks09]

Thank you for sharing this for free, Colin! Inarguably one of the greatest to ever do it.

[@thepeter3116]

I FEEL CULTURALLY ENRICHED!!!

[@NoPreshNetwork]

Shout out Colin!!! 10/10

[@joedirt5720]

Hey BABE! It's so lovely to see you here.

[@heavywavez7592]

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

[@Mark-bo7pb]

Will definitely look it up

[@hypertensionfilms5439]

A New York Story. Absolutely incredible

[@annehallock5370]

Brilliant. The Cliff notes of world history. Thank you 😊

[@9um9um9um]

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.

[@user-bz2dl4md4y]

Thank you Colin Quinn. That was the most fun I’ve had watching a comedian. This was thrilling to experience.

[@anklebar1]

This is so brilliant. We need more Colin.

[@rebelleparrish4937]

One of the best specials put to video. A true masterpiece. Immediately sent to my 2 friends

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

At@@eibborshorg8978 wtf does GE Smith have to do with Colin? Legendary guitarist sure, but….

[@josealvelo3348]

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.

[@Anuskasv0]

No one has delivery and flow like Colin, unique talent.

[@FoxyCAMTV]

Did you notice he didn't even slip up once.

[@skapunker21]

@@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.

[@Skimmerlit]

Long Story Short is my single favorite piece of comedy next to Elephant in The Room. Passing it down to your grandchildren legendary.

[@verdehue6319]

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

[@muddywatters4886]

the way you wrote this, i thought he had died and i didn't hear about it, lol.

[@ragemachine420]

@@muddywatters4886I didn’t even know he was sick

[@cynthsays3912]

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!

[@StaffordChristensen]

One of the all-time best standup specials ever! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@maximusdecimusmeridius5224]

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.

[@westonwebb8949]

Maybe you should ask him to bring it back on a platform.

[@mattposky2892]

Tough Crowd was waaaaay ahead of its time. Every podcast ripped off the format.

[@NeverAStraightAnswer]

@@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.

[@DanSoder]

hell yea!

[@NoelCor]

Colin Quinn You Goddamn Genius

[@thomr9131]

Wanted to see this whole thing for a while now. Super excited. Thanks CQ

[@TheAngiepangie424]

Since his days on Remote Control I’ve had an appreciation for CQ; he is by far the most witty & educational comedian out there.

[@weaksignal8009]

Don't forget Crocodile Dundee 2

[@Ames.89]

One of the best to ever do it.

[@stoneyitis_burnstrees]

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.

[@felipesegura4780]

Ahh the goodfellas reference pure gold

[@davroc46N2]

While the Greeks were busy thinking, the Romans came in, conquered them, and said "wha du yu tink 'bout dat?" 🤣

[@dmendez77]

One of my favorite comedy specials all-time. Thanks for putting it out there so more people can see and enjoy!

[@peteshushu1588]

Thank you for posting this!

[@jjt2352]

“How to climb out from under the rubble in 5 east steps” 😂

[@Rockatansky34]

That was fantastic - thanks for uploading

[@homelesspimp]

CLASSIC SPECIAL!!! CQ THE 🐐

[@smartbart80]

I was waiting for that. Thank you, sir.

[@Em022]

this has gotta be one of my favorite stand up specials ever. I just love the comedic look at history from a new yorker.

[@tonyloyd3350]

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!!

[@thevileone91]

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

[@NotDry2457]

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.

[@travisbickle1951]

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?

[@neogaines2418]

Best comedy special ever.

[@howardpolikoff6901]

My favorite stand-up special!

[@mmaaldente]

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.

[@zerzes]

Excellent Colin. Thank you.

[@JesusAllinChrist]

Nice thanks☝🏻😊

[@machtnichtsseimann]

To Colin ( if reads this page...LoL ): I bought this years ago. It is very, very good. You have a way of distilling complicated and long historical details into everyday speak. And make it funny. So, keep up the good work, God bless you with Peace, Grace, Truth and Joy, and...thanks for offering this for FREE after I paid for it. 😆

[@christophervance1165]

I’m stoked to watch this when I get off work. The NYC special was thee most brilliant piece of stand up I’ve ever witnessed.

[@dubsessed9790]

CQ is like a fine wine.

[@ProfAmol]

What an amazing show Colin! So damn well written and so perfectly delivered! I am mesmerized!

[@GymAndSun]

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.

[@MyDoodad]

This is just a masterclass of comedy and live performance. Beautiful. Intelligent. Then it comes full circle.

[@chrislopez6832]

Thanks for putting this up for all the world to see CQ!

[@reggiepeterson12]

so vos last night and you today. you just can't let vos have his shine

[@PaquiChipSkylar]

Colin Quinn is a saint on earf.

[@blocpartyfan9771]

*chef’s kiss* 💋 🤌🏽

[@dannybhoy2739]

Just brilliant man Thank you Colin Quin

[@TheFunLovinResellers]

Colin Quinn will be a Mark Twain Prize Recipient… I’m predicting in 2031! An outstanding humorist on our culture with each of his comedy specials!

[@Roberto-hw6fq]

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.

[@grizelda4526]

Come to San Diego!

[@michaelreyes1474]

Seriously, he has got to have a ton of fans in SoCal. Guess being Jerry Seinfeld's mechanic you don't need our money. :)

[@Hito856]

Priceless. The way he captures cultures and people in a few words. Absolute gold.

[@oldschooltakingyaback]

Best stand-up special of all time.

[@theeternalnow6506]

The man himself. This special is an absolute classic.

[@jimmyholloway8527]

That is an amazing Tony Bennett impression. Kept a grin on my face all the way through this. Modern-day Will Rogers. Just brilliant.

[@sgtbaker2072]

Comedy and history - two of my most favorite things.

[@Tiffany-schliebe]

The past is destined to repeat itself because We Fail to Learn & Improve. Blessings Brother

[@loganlee5875]

No mention of the back alley Tunisian knife fighter? I thought this was world history?

[@andreaholcock8992]

Nor the Corsican pimp

[@byerline425]

Comedy 10/10 Make-up-0/10

[@joelbrown3479]

Colin & Dave Attell are NYC ROYALITY TOUGH GROWD & INSOMNIAC... MUST SEE THROWBACK COMEDY

[@nocapbussin]

And Patrice, and Voss, and Bobby Kelly

[@JT-np1op]

This is absolutely timeless legendary comedy. Colon Quinn. Algorithm is pulling a massive L by not pushing Quinn. Also short makers, untapped goldmine in his content

[@lindawatkins8791]

One of the best shows I've ever watched!!!!

[@onwingsofshadow]

One of my absolute favourite shows. The joke about the Romans conquering the Greeks always gets me.

[@SandsBlack]

Thanks for this ,Colin!

[@user-pc7kp9py3s]

The History of NY City Special is Classic & Excellent as well

[@markszawlowski867]

This man is on another level of brilliant.

[@barryquinn5752]

True legend. The best of the best 90s style in today's world- yet still relevant 🎉🎉🎉

[@GoogleAccount-ku4yu]

From one D-Day to another....thanks for sharing. Your work is great.

[@JoseMorales-lw5nt]

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...😂❤

[@Clarkillustrations]

This. Is. The. Best.

[@itsROMPERS...]

Captivating for every second. Colin Quinn is amazing.🎉

[@drcharlesbombay]

It’s like the most amazing University lecture... all of his one man shows are.

[@v0rkianpsn714]

The goodfellas bit !!!! So good

[@MrJeffrey938]

One of the best HBO specials.

[@hanqcomedy]

just rewatched this is amazing

[@dcasillas3412]

One of the best specials I've seen in a while. Awesome material and delivery!

[@davethomas543]

I still watch episodes of Tough Crowd here on KZbin . Bring Back TOUGH CROWD !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@donphilp7511]

That is brainiac humor. Fabulous delivery. A road trip of humor. An observational masterpiece.

[@jedipat204]

The set with the desk was amazing! Excited for this one 🍿

[@Retrobrownpaperbag]

Thank's Colin, looking forward to this for ages

[@justing7490]

Long Shory Stort. My favorite standup special

[@efreinshtick]

Always hilarious. I'm glad you got it up on your channel.

[@anxioussamurai9017]

Absolutely outstanding! Colin Quinn is one of the best in the business.

[@sawyermillman985]

OMG, Colin. You are amazing. You're not a freaking comic. You're a writer, an orator, a storyteller. You are an expert at the first form of history and entertainment. You are the digital Josephus.