Lewis Black: Tragically, I Need You (Full Special 2023)

[@OfficialLewisBlack]

Anger Button Giveaway! We're giving away several anger buttons as a thank you for supporting the special. Just reply to this post for a chance to win!

[@thatonedude1210]

I would give anything to have an Anger Button. Lewis is my spirit animal.

[@deeryan498]

Always a joy to watch you work!

[@ChristopherVarnum]

Always an enjoyable and cathartic experience! Thanks for another great special!

[@b0n3s]

I would LOVE to have an anger button, if not, this special is still as awesome as ever. Thank You Lewis!!!

[@TonyT8888US]

Reply just so I might get an Anger Button! Are you fucking shitting me? (Of course I will - see you at Hard Rock Cinci in Oct! I'll be the guy laughing in the first 10 rows!

[@_lil_lil]

When the day's almost over and you login to KZbin to find a FULL Lewis Black special, it doesn't matter if you had a lackluster and depressing day up to that point, it's a good day.

[@gailremp8389]

True understatement. Well done.

[@Lmberjosh]

Excellent summary

[@sandrahernandez7777]

Completely true. I couldn’t believe it at first, nothing THAT good happens usually hahaha :)

[@bhambhole]

Exactly 💯. Cant sleep. This cheered me up so much. Now I can fall asleep with a smile on my face.

[@devildiamond68]

😂I concur

[@AnexoRialto]

Nobody calms me down like Lewis Black on a rant. He's my anger management therapist.

[@dunwoodie27]

Absolutely best comment ever and this is the truth 😂😂😂😂

[@aubreybaucum6837]

Yikes… You and me BOTH

[@denisemcdougal6445]

Agreed

[@KelleysKorner]

Facts

[@joshuacox5817]

It's like being soothed by death metal

[@amyfarris9860]

I work in healthcare, the first show we went to during that awful period was seeing Lewis at the Chautauqua Institute outdoors. It was truly soul saving. He gets it. And us. I laughed and cried in a way I hadn't even known I needed to. We need you too. Thank you

[@Caperhere]

Thank you.

[@Ptpop]

Lake Chautauqua Institute is a great place.

[@NeverComplyEver]

So your part of the problem. Making people take a shot way worse than the actual virus that just gave ypu the sniffles

[@jamesstortz936]

As cynical and antisocial as he is, he's always had a huge heart and given all the flowers to the heroes in society. I extend my thanks as well!

[@laurelsulkin3074]

😅

[@thecactusman17]

Ah yes, i remember you telling us in Berkeley that you were going to insult us and all i could think was "Really? A liberal aging Jew from New York is going to insult Berkeley Californians and we're going to hate him? This is going to be awesome!" Anyway we absolutely loved it! Delighted to hear your mother is still roasting us all!

[@mattseddon8959]

Lewis Black is DEFINITELY carrying on the legacy of George Carlin! Would've loved to have seen both of them do a show together!!

[@ferise1]

😂😂😂what are you talking about?

[@glendamcdaniel9894]

They would need a larger venue. Carlin is probably turning over in his grave seeing what is going on in 2024, but it would be very interesting.

[@gonzalopriale3293]

Black > Carlin

[@rcr-zt4of]

@@gonzalopriale3293I’m a Black fan but the only person on Carlin’s level is Richard Prior. It’s not even a debate

[@BtotheCtotheH]

@@rcr-zt4of Carlin was funny earlier in his career. Then he just became an angry old man yelling at kids to get off his lawn--boring. And don't tell people things aren't open to debate just because you believe something. It's obnoxious and just not how life works.

[@Trollophile]

I was first introduced to Lewis Black on The Daily Show's "Back in Black" and had never laughed so hard in my life! His honest rage (mixed with with what I'd love to express) aimed at all the stupidity in this world is PRICELESS. This old lady in New Mexico sincerely loves you, Lewis. 😘

[@gailremp8389]

Yes! I had to think back as to when I first came in contact with this nut ball. Everybody was reminiscing. And yes, it was the Daily Show. Jon Stewart was out there already. When Louis came out, I just prepared myself to lose my grip. And then when Trump came out, we all lost our friggin grip. Well, many times before that but what a shit load of a mess we’re in right now. Wherever you are, be safe. Because there is no safe place. And I’m in Florida. As long as I don’t get pregnant, or become a woman, or become a man, or become black or anything but white or get old or give a shit, I should be OK. I think I got it figured out. Ha ha. Peace. Gail in Central Florida 5/4/23

[@downhomesunset]

Aww you’re not to old to laugh at the world! That makes you young at heart! Can you wave in the direction of Santa Fe? My parents have a second home there; they also live near Calgary, Alberta!

[@Trollophile]

@downhomesunset - Thank you, and I am waving at Santa Fe! As a kid, I lived near Vancouver, BC (which is quite a distance from your folks' place). 👍 Actually, I'm just a couple of years younger than Lewis. Do you think you could set us up? 😆😅🤣

[@downhomesunset]

@@Trollophile I don’t know him personally. I do know that in October of 22 his mom passed at 104 years. He writes a beautiful tribute to her on his website. I also live west of Calgary. Thanks for waving to my parents-my dad is 83 and still walks 5km daily. His mom lived to be 93-completely sound of mind until the last two days-but I think that was the morphine. She was in Manitoba about an hour north of Brandon. I more or less lived there every summer bc we lived in Regina. I loved the “Back in Black” segments too-the yelling and subjects he touched on were fantastic!

[@shawnmaguire1491]

Who are you calling old ? Your a spring chicken being a fan of Lewis black. Hugs from sc !

[@robertwhite1181]

About 20 years ago, I was his bodyguard and bouncer at Zanies Comedy Club in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr Black was one of the most intelligent, articulate, and genuinely funniest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting or working with. God bless you, sir.

[@savage22bolt32]

His language turns me off. Less than 10 minutes in & I'm out of here.

[@robertwhite1181]

@Savage22 Bolt After I wrote that I noticed how crude he had become. Like I said, it has been almost 20 years. I don't appreciate gratuitous vulgar language. When interacting one on one, he was NOT like that at all. God bless, friend.

[@savage22bolt32]

@@robertwhite1181 he might be going for the Lenny Bruce or George Carlin crowd. He does come across as an intelligent dude though.

[@stephaniemaier699]

@@robertwhite1181 2 weeks after "claiming to be a bodyguard 20 yrs ago" you noticed "how crude he had become". (what 9 hours ago, oh my) gratuitous vulgar language, lollllllll, thanks for being my joke of the day!

[@robertwhite1181]

@Stephanie Maier If I was going to invent things, it would be something better than bouncing in clubs when I was young. Does it bring pleasure to troll others? Does it make your otherwise useless and feeble existence more bearable? If it does, please continue. I have lived a wonderful and exciting life filled with adventure and pleasure you'll never understand. Nothing you can say can upset me or cause me an instant of negative Thanks for reminding me why I refuse to date western women, more especially white ones. I'll stay here in Ecuador where women are kind, feminine, and don't show their ass whenever they have a thought. But you do you, Jezebel. At Zanies Comedy club in Nashville, Tennessee in or around 2005, Mr Black was not this crude and lewd; personally he was a pleasure to talk to and be around. In this video, he was crass and lewd. It's filled with gratititous vulgarity, as I imagine you are too. Vete a el Diablo, maldita sea. O quizás eres de el Diablo??? Yo no importo.

[@Irishwabbit59]

Lewis thanks so much! My husband during Pandemic started getting heavy Alzheimers Dementia symptoms. Your KZbin concerts made him laugh and even now as he just got home from 4mo. at facility as I had major coronary last summer, and he is bedbound he smiles and gets your humor!

[@icejohnb]

I first saw him live in Tampa. While I was my Old Man's carer. OMG, did I need it.

[@banjarqueenee]

Lewis, you are our beloved“grumpy cat” old Jewish man who is one of America’s finest undaunted and hilarious Truthslingers. You are the best Freedom of Speech comic poster boy that is still living. Thanks for sharing your personal reality show.🎪🎤📺 Peace ✌️, Love 💕 and Good Vibrations 🎉🎶 from BanjoQueen🪕👸🏻 PS I saw your recent show at the Academy of Music in Northampton Massachusetts. I am the person who gave a crystal labradorite egg 🥚 to you and your rubber chicken.🐓Hope the roadie I left it with didn’t keep it like an asshole and actually gave to you like a good boy would. Thanks for the memories.🌹 Diane Maria Bernadette 🤗 AKA BanjoQueen🪕👸🏻

[@shaynalange7488]

My grandma is also 103. My dad is 64, and her eldest son is 84 (i think.) She is absolutely wonderful, still sharp, lives in the house she raised her kids in. Also no Alzheimer's or pr dementia thankfully.

[@elaineburnett5230]

Kudos to her👌😉😍

[@christopherlucier2542]

I've never heard someone describe the the last couple years so concisely. We love you too Lewis. You could have sold this special to a streaming service but you released it on KZbin for free! What a wonderful gift. Thank you.

[@KoshaAlohene]

Hp

[@christinegingras4954]

Truly a great man of principles! Just love him to bits! He's so delightful 😂❤

[@janewest3996]

Thank You!

[@savage22bolt32]

I wish I could have stuck around for more than 10 minutes, but I don't think fuck this fuck that is very funny, so I never got to find out what he's about.

[@NONANTI]

@@savage22bolt32 You didn't miss anything. Two years alone and he couldn't think of one joke? Almost rewatched it thinking I missed something, but no. Cats shit in a box. Thank you. Goodnight.

[@Ranger1287j]

Over 20 years and Lewis Black is still my favorite stand up comedian! Thanks for the laughs, Lewis!

[@brad3706]

Yup.... and when Bush II was president, he single handedly deprogrammed our Fox News, Bill O'Reilly watching father with one watch of his special, back in the day..... love the guy.

[@natashadaum2724]

My husband and I never missed one of his live shows. I am a widow now and laughing brings back the great memories. Thank you for that.

[@danitaharris9919]

I am a widow. One of the main things that attracted me to my husband was he would say some off the wall shit that would make me just bust out laughing. I can think of funny things he has said, he still makes me laugh. 😊😊

[@SweetChicagoGator]

​@@danitaharris9919 I miss my wife of 31 years she had a great sense of humour. Se worked in Couture high fashion for Saks Fifth Avenue. 💟

[@JacquelineKuttaineh]

This man saved.y life in a strange way.. his humor, honesty to God, makes me feel better because of the gift he has to both bust my chops while realizing without effort that absurdity is life. Beautiful sos... thanks again Jackie A Kuttaineh out

[@idget600]

Lewis, your closing statement was spot on. We need you, buddy, in this Whac-A-Mole world.

[@jerrycallender9927]

I finally gave myself permission to sell the house where I grew up in order to open the shop of my dreams that'd I'd been envisioning for 20 years. The space was renovated, the materials and machines were being set up, the necessary 'props' were in place and the OPEN sign went up January 13, 2020, and we got the shut down notice March 15th! I was able to struggle thru a year and the greedy landlord - the building had been vacant for three years before I spent over $20,000 renovating it and moved in - wouldn't say one word to me, other than to notify me I had 36 hours notice before he intended to take possession of the building and my merchandise, machinery and stock. Fortunately my contractor and his nephew showed up the Sunday before the landlord was to take possession with a trailer and we got the vast majority moved out and into my garage. Ultimately I was forced into bankruptcy and am still dealing with the loss of a life's dream, the financial losses and the related mental anguish. I'll close proudly stating that I was among the initial 500 children to be given Dr. Salk's vaccine thru the Navy's dispensary system.

[@ahnraemenkhera7451]

It’s a global decline in civics & civility that caused that terrible chain of events in your business efforts!! WHY do people need to be legally forced into basic decency?!? Just a fraction of the output from 30-40 yrs of “Lifestyles of The Parasitic” & the cult-worship of utterly talentless drones-whose only “gift” is Greed!! And not one “leader” or another stepped-up to suspend habeas corpus, put an FDIC-backed freeze on leases & loan payments, nor to protect small businesses from being devoured!! Not one. I’m glad you were able to salvage your important assets!! Praying for your former landlord’s ‘day of reckoning’ to speed up, & for more favorable terms in whatever direction you go forward!! Sincerely! PO💩 owner! Long Live Louis! Long Live the FU Cult!! ♥️💝

[@maikeli7]

Lewis, Mike here. Thank you for your wit, your humor, your unique way of enthralling, and making many of us happy. You are much loved! Word to your mother. ❤️❤️

[@MauriceMoss666]

Lewis Black is a true legend of comedy. One of the most genuine comedians ever to walk this earth. This special was superb. Ending was powerful.

[@AreaEightyNine]

This man is one of the funniest people I have ever seen in my entire life

[@terryasmus719]

Lewis is such a breath of fresh air. He brings happiness to everyone. My husband passed away & he always talked about Lewis Black. I'm honoring him by watching all Lewis videos I can find & that way I can laugh everyday!🤣

[@Rakshasa1986]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@IMeMineWho]

I listen to my folks' music. So yeah, keep the memories and the honor. That Winona Ryder Dracula film was right..Love Never Dies! Rock on Terri!

[@ZENMASTERME1]

I’m truly sorry to hear about your husband’s passing. I remember when Americans were able to debate the merits of their argument, so the truth can prevail. I remember back in college, both conservative and liberals could agree to disagree, agreeably without having some snowflake run to the schools pre determined save space because of a perceived micro aggression, thankfully it was freshly packed with a nice warm blanket a couple of Binky’s to make the sad better.. I have an honest question for you, do you truly trust the United States government? Hopefully your beloved husband didn’t live long enough to see Louis black become nothing more than an authoritarian loving propaganda mouthpiece, who wags his finger in condemnation at anyone who dare not to walk lockstep with the current administration. May your husband rest in peace. I have no doubt whatsoever his life was a beautiful one because you too had each other.

[@reubennichols644]

- Cherishing and honoring your memories of your husband thru // via watching any - one of the G R E A T Many Lewis Black stand - up routines . Yes . Mr. Black is a grumpy - old - - coot . . . however . . . most people who have known him over the decades by way of his performances . . . should know . . . Terry . . . . . . that it would warm his heart to read the words of your kind KZbin comment . -

[@IMeMineWho]

@@ZENMASTERME1 Maybe just maybe the time someone is grieving is not the time to espouse your political beliefs which as she is on this site hers may not resonate with yours. As someone still in the grief process, I am glad my Trumper friend did not do that to me. Save it for politics sites..just a suggestion.

[@marybdrake1472]

Metallica's Enter Sandman is not a song I expected to hear while watching a Lewis Black special, well played Mr. Black, well played. 👏👍

[@crystalhector781]

Thoughtfully hilarious with a necessary tinge of crass. Loved it as usual. I'm so glad to see Mr. Black is looking good and still displaying his talent. 💙💜🤎

[@orionscutlass7179]

Lewis is the voice of sanity in an insane world.

[@DavidStowers-o7k]

Speaking of insane, what about the trump supporters awaiting the return from the dead, one J.F.K. jr. (In the place where his father was assassinated no less.) To those whose bullshit detectors were inbred out of them following their ancestors losing in 1865 and replaced with just bullshit, I HAVE NO SYMPATHY FOR YOU!

[@ColbyNeblett]

I've been a fan since the early 00s when I first saw your stand ups on Comedy Central and you've been my favorite comedian ever since. I've listened to your specials on Spotify dozens of times and they got me thru many a shift at work. Your jokes have basically shaped my sense of humor and your punchlines force their way into my brain randomly without my consent (MEAT WHERE'S THE MEAT). As corny as it sound, and I doubt you'll ever see this but in case you do thank you for everything you've done for comedy and the laughs you've given all of your fans over the years. I'll always be grateful.

[@shadowlouise]

This man DESTROYS me. There is no way I could attend a Lewis Black live performance, because I have to take frequent rest breaks during his concerts. He has me laughing so hard, it hurts. I have to have time to catch my breath. Thanks for your service.

[@RobertDoosh]

I lost it so much at the bat segment, my next thoughts were how I'd embarrass myself if I saw this at a club.

[@rodolfohernandez772]

I truly admire and appreciate Lewis's humility, knowledge, and an amazing sense of humor!! I thought I'd watch this for a few minutes but after half an hour I knew I was to watch it all the way through!!

[@citizenkent1223]

Lewis is the best observer of our culture of madness...

[@downhomesunset]

@@citizenkent1223 Him and Jon Stewart. But Jon has taken a more serious route and is trying to sow change to the injustices of around him. I wish he would run for president! That would truly help the world!

[@peterpineapple7420]

Thank you, Lewis. You have helped me, and thousands of others get through the Covid years. You have wit and heart in equal measure. This special was great. Your mother would have been very proud of you. See you when the next rant is due!😀

[@NeverComplyEver]

Never changed the way i lived.

[@stormwatcher59]

@@NeverComplyEver - Me either but I'm retired AND LIVE IN A VERY RURAL AREA!

[@musicauthority674]

Lewis Black is the greatest comedian we currently have. thanks to George Carlin endorsing him.

[@StevenBee-t9d]

That _"I love you, Lewis",_ Lewis: *"I love you too"* In the middle of the set was really sweet. Love Lewis Black.

[@ediemillerangelo]

i learned to love you when i needed very badly to laugh. i bought all your CDs and played them as I fell asleep with a smile on my face. i have seen you in person 5 times and got to thank you and get a souvenier picture. i know most of your scticks well enough to copy/ paste the appropriate clip as a comment on social media. You saved my life and i thank you at least once a week. You are blessed and you are loved and my stomach hurts from laughing.AGAIN

[@privateperson4842]

What a grand idea! Sometimes I listen to an episode of 'Wait Wait Don't Tell Me' podcast, but laughing to sleep to Mr Black has got to be material for funny dreams🎉 A great way to end or start a day😁

[@OfficialLewisBlack]

If you like the special, “Tragically, I Need You” is available for purchase Digitally and on CD (June 9th) lnk.fu.ga/lewisblack_tragicallyineedyou

[@djhrecordhound4391]

Hey I might grab it on vinyl (if available).

[@JimAllen-Persona]

Video?

[@youtubeviolatedme7123]

I don't think you'll get many sales when people can already access your full set on KZbin. You were probably better off uploading 20-30 minutes and then the full special could be available for purchase. Had a great time watching though! Hope things are going well for you.

[@vlady8me]

Looking forward to stories from flying lessons.

[@deepsouthsailor]

@OfficialLewisBlack, one human to another, thanks for understanding and "getting it" and always cutting to the core in your special way! Thank you so very much for ALL the great laughs and awesome stories and hilarious rants over the years. You're amazing, and WE NEED YOU! Also, thanks for putting this out on YT for free - I will GLADLY purchase this so I can add it to the others (I still listen/watch them often)!!

[@chrisprescott2273]

Lewis Black is probably the most relatable comic in America. So glad to see a new special. He nailed it as always.

[@luannhetrick-wood9764]

I have been waiting for more new Lewis Black it seems like forever!

[@Lesliesez]

Madigan was probably the funniest show I've seen (Netflix?) In a while 👍

[@rorychivers8769]

He goes down well here in the UK as well, so's you know

[@blal07]

​@@rorychivers8769 He's great isn't he!?

[@reubennichols644]

I like cats . I ❤️ ❤️ L O V E ❤️ ❤️ ------------ Lewis Black ------------

[@lalah9481]

Lewis-You are our touchstone. My sanity was saved by your ‘rant is due’ and KZbin clips. We’ve seen you live a couple times, and can’t wait to do it again… hopefully without risking our lives lol. Your voice is so needed right now. Thank you for being you! 💖

[@mry5892]

the man is a genius. deeply disturbed, but a genius.

[@carolynbarcus3662]

Hi Lewis. Saying hi from Salem Oregon. I love your humor so much. You tell it just like it is. It's so refreshing. I'm 71 and I don't go out much because of health issues so this is why I love your videos. Thank you for making this old lady smile.

[@jordisharpe2717]

I've been a fan for 20 years, and can honestly say that Lewis never disappoints. I adore his work. This special was fantastic. ❤

[@michaelyoungstrom9412]

Most of the audience at the end applaused. The ones who didn't is just sad. Lewis Black forever! I wish George Carlin was still here to comment on today's world.

[@sassysarina9718]

Me too! 🤣🤣🤣

[@lindadeal3344]

And 💙 Robin Williams, Carlin and listen to them berate the MAGA Republicans and Treasonous traitor Grumpy 😠 😡 Dumpy Trumpy. We need our comedians more than ever!!

[@lindadeal3344]

Glad to hear that your mom is doing well and you seem better than ever,I appreciate you so much...all Democrats ❤️ love and support your comedy show. 🎉😮😅😂

[@amystabile7789]

Lewis reminds sometimes of Carlin and that's also why I love him ❤

[@pmc1727]

Studies show people who swear are more intelligent. Lewis must be the God of Knowledge.

[@elaineburnett5230]

Thanks I will tell my son.😊

[@lisagedeon7404]

Hands down his best standup yet today! WOW! Lewis has a way of making you see the world through his eyes and then you suddenly realize, you are NOT ALONE in the way you think! I love you Lewis Black!!! He is a thinking man's/woman's comic. You don't need a fucking PhD, you just need to use your fucking brain! LOL!!🤣😂

[@luannhetrick-wood9764]

My grandmother lived to be 103 years old. She survived the last pandemic in 1917. She was born in 1898 and died in 2001. She actually got to watch Babe Ruth play.

[@tcortez]

It is nice to hear that. My grandmother was also born in 1898 and passed in 2005. Having met a couple of people like that puts things in perspective.

[@luannhetrick-wood9764]

@@tcortez My grandma was a walking history book. I learned so much from her❤

[@dickhitswater4836]

@@luannhetrick-wood9764my grandma just turned 90, sadly dementia is accelerating quickly for her. Went from weekly talks to not remembering who she just talked to. Tough to watch, I still enjoy talking to her though, it’s just a bit different now.

[@luannhetrick-wood9764]

@@dickhitswater4836 So sorry to hear about your grandma. Fortunately my grandma lived by herself until 101 years old and had all her mental faculties until her death.

[@zizinnnn]

that is so awesome. if i get to a similar age i hope i'll stay as curious❤

[@kevinknapp9473]

What a treat to log on and see the show being streamed. Been a fan for so long. Thank you Mr Black!

[@voodooladyink6869]

My grandmother is 102. Thank you, Lew. I've loved your work since the 90's. Thank you for staying in the game. I love your rants. You helped shape my humor to this day. Just, thank you. I'd love to buy you something off the wine list from a place with no wine list some day...😂 Kathleen, too!!!

[@ReddDimensional]

God bless your grandmother!!!

[@kathleenosullivan8601]

Between you & my ‘sister’, Kathleen Madigan, I can’t get enough of either of you…….BOTH of you. Absolutely Top Notch, Comedy Masters, Cream of the Crop! Thank you!!!!!!!🙏🏻

[@privateperson4842]

I'll utube her comedy specials, too!😁

[@oliviajaneparker8331]

He meant every word of gratitude when he spoke to the audience, "I need you". How incredibly moving after a lot of thought and laughs. 😊

[@yellowblanka6058]

Yeah, he’s always seemed like a genuine guy. Beneath the crotchety comedy exterior/persona he’s really just a vulnerable guy who’s built up a shell to protect himself from the harshness of reality like so many people.

[@mcleodtwt]

Exactly...I teared up at his show of his own humanity.

[@bamaplanter5904]

And to me he looks healthier than before

[@OpheliaDarkling]

Thank you, Lewis! Your comedy has been a necessity these last 20+ years for this Gen Xer and knowing you're alive and well and still angry as hell gives hope.

[@nima314]

Seriously, Lewis is the best. Been watching him for years.

[@garyedwardgray7549]

Love Lewis. He does a lot of excellent work too. He often does events where proceeds go to charity. And he doesn’t just phone it in because he’s not making anything at those events. I went to one such event. Just so happened to be across the street from my home, which was phenomenally convenient. He was out there on stage working it for 2+ hours. Great performance. Gave 110% for a charity performance for the homeless. Excellent human being.

[@dioxideuniversal]

1 million views is absolutely deserved.

[@missmanagement626]

Omg, Lewis has a very sweet side that he let out on this show. Love this man.

[@lesliewolfe7643]

Lewis Black is such a treasure, way beyond his comedy. What he said at the end there really got to me. Most comedians thank their audience, but that...that was one of the most heartfelt and sincere things I've ever heard a performer say. May he been around to share his stories with us for years to come...maybe to a hundred and three! ❤❤❤ also, I'd give ANYTHING to see him interact with his mother 😊

[@solangeabbate7099]

I didn't expect to cry at the end of a comedy special. 😢

[@lesliewolfe7643]

@@solangeabbate7099 right??

[@fredeisele1895]

“I don’t like you, but I need you.”

[@shelleyking8450]

Lewis, you are the truth-sayer of our times. Bravo, and thank you sir. We needed that.

[@lindaadams2315]

I met Lewis at a meet and greet at a show in Tampa some years back. I'm from Silver Spring, Md. The same place he's from. We talked a bit about that, he was the nicest guy ever and his humor is spot on. Sadly, his mom passed on Oct. 10th 2022. But what a life she lived to 104 years of age. Thank you so much for this, Lewis. Very grateful for your intelligence and humor😛

[@markfrommaryland3825]

Same here. Grew up in Kemp Mill. I didn't go to Springbrook HS like he did, though. His old neighborhood, Burnt Mills, is separated from mine by Northwest Branch and a few hundred yards of forest. Rachel Carson lived just to the north of his neighborhood for much of her life. I'm 9 years younger than Black, but I knew people like him growing up in MontCo. Not sure why, but there are a ton of smart, sardonic humans in suburban MD. David Silverman, who helped create the Simpsons and directed numerous episodes, lived nearby and was a classmate for years. I especially love Black's sense of outrage at the stupidity of the country, which really comes through here in the piece on vaccines. Like George Carlin he had that sense of righteous indignation that burns brightly. Unlike Carlin in his last couple of misanthropic decades, he actually wants us to do better, not crash and burn. He's like Carlin without the wordplay and with more hope mixed in.

[@Silenced23]

If she was 103 here in 2020, how can she be 104 and dead in 2022?

[@tomshepherd4901]

I've worked a lot of 12-16 days and late nights doing highly technical work in a room by myself. Binging your albums and youtube videos back to back helped me stay focused and keep my sanity, (yes, I know how scary that sounds.) By helping me through those long days, you helped a lot of scientists and PhD students, hopefully making the world a little smarter in the process. Thanks Lewis!

[@sharigreen2112]

No. We don't just hear the joke, Lewis. Your wit makes a difference to many of us. We need you to get through this. Hopefully, you change minds. Let's hope. We love you!!! ❤️

[@eileene.5870]

I showed this video to my 4 cats (and the five rescue cats I'm currently prepping for their permanent homes), and while they agreed with Lewis on most things said, they disagree on the need for the extra 20lbs. Also, they've communicated your comments with their mother ship, and the lasers are on their way 🤣

[@patsystone8114]

Im sucking up to my cats...so they will put a good word in when they talk to the mothership. 😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻

[@lwells3937]

My cats insisted I watch Lewis to get enlightened to their level

[@thetruth45678]

Don't worry. I have it on good authority that they only consume brains, so you guys are safe.

[@a_fellow_human]

I knew it! I knew they were aliens.

[@PhosphorAlchemist]

That bit sent me cackling so hard I drove one of the cats out of the room 🤣

[@jazminratzlaff5357]

Thank you for this new comedy stand up special Lewis! God bless you and your mom who lived to 103 years young! Love the paintings in the background. You are forever one of the true kings, storytellers and masters of comedy. Forever a icon and legend, right up in the same league as George Carlin, Richard Pryor etc. 👑💎🏆⚜️🎥🎬😆😂😂 🎙️ ❤ ♥️ 🖼️

[@wh0aheavy]

I love that Lewis and Kathleen both got mentions in each other's specials

[@bobwoww8384]

I love that Lewis Black and Kathleen Madigan are two peas in a pod when it comes to comedic storytelling and punchline delivery😂👍🏼🫶🏽🌹It’s like they’re twins from another mother and obviously father if that could ever be possible 🎉🌈❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@marklipson]

"...and since I started doing it, things have gotten worse..." This man is a master storyteller.

[@SharynCollins-gi1le]

Fantastic show laughed my you know what off😂. I’m gonna continue watching all of your 😊episodes. Thanks Lewis Black. I found you by mistake and I am so thrilled. I am in my late 70s and I’ve never heard of you before I found you by a fluke. I can’t wait to see and hear you in your next performances. It’s now almost 1 o’clock here and I can’t close my iPad because You are making me laugh so much.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@1MysteryZ1967]

Perfect. Thanks, Lew! I’ll be able to listen on the way home from work tomorrow! Woohoo!! - Eric Markley

[@ronin_returns-jg1bp]

As always, an epic show and performance by @Lewis Black, and I sincerely appreciate you making this available for those of us who could not be in attendance when it was performed live. We all have a little rage monkey inside of us, climbing the bars of our mental cage at times, and occasionally you just have to let that crazy little flucker OUT just to see what sort of chaos ensues!

[@ronin_returns-jg1bp]

(And for the record, my adopted Russian Blue cat communicated with me telepathically, during which conversation he indicated that he was Not at all impressed with your comedic asides towards the feline species. You may want to sleep with one eye open for a few weeks, just in case, they Can and Will suck your soul out given the opportunity!)

[@Malkiore1]

wow he looks good. He has lost weight and his voice sounds great. He sounds like and looks like he used to back when I first started watching him.

[@differenttakethanmost]

And the Pakinsons’ type shakes are gone 👍🏼

[@kkandthegirls6363]

The only good thing that came out of the pandemic for me was that I discovered Lewis Black. It is us that need you, Lewis, without a doubt.

[@nopenope5042]

Crazy that it took the pandemic, but welcome to the show. He’s been great forever.

[@chromicapop4595]

He got me thru covid college semesters in lockdown

[@jdrosborough]

I would rather listen to Lewis Black than just about anyone. Thanks, Lewis.

[@KaritKtana]

Wait for the end of the credits. The photo of his parents is beautiful ✨ Long live Jeanette!

[@patmccrotch5373]

Lewis is a legend. Times change, and Lewis has been there through all of it to help us make sense of, and laugh at, all the madness.

[@dansmoothback9644]

The fuckin cat rant man😂 i have a cat and believe every word of that rant....and i love my fuzzy little gweep

[@mirandachilde1894]

Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Sam Kinneson, Robin Williams and Lewis Black. Our pantheon of intelligent, thought provoking comedians. Only Lewis Black is still with us - which is truly a gift. Let us treasure him while he’s here. I hope he lives at least as long as his 103 year old mother. When he goes, we will be on our own with only KZbin videos to sustain us. I love this man.

[@jeffsmith3550]

This is the first time I ever felt like crying at the end of a comedy special. We love you Lewis!!

[@leisastalnaker3790]

I saw Lew in Richmond last May and have never laughed so hard. My first outing into a crowd, since the pandemic started. I also work in healthcare and it had been a long 2+ years. Thank you Lew!

[@patrickmcpherson97]

Thanks Lewis. I haven't laughed this hard in a long time. Somebody fucked a bat. I almost died.

[@tonyrdixon84]

I’ve been a longtime fan of Lewis from his stand up, his rants on The Daily Show and anywhere else I find him but the closing here was the most heartfelt and vulnerable pieces I’ve heard from Lewis. Thank you for making us laugh and for representing common sense, Lewis!

[@mistifa2908]

No lie: at the exact moment he talked about cats sh**ting in a box, my cat was sh**ing in a box ... that's some next-level synchronicity, Mr. Black! One of my all-time faves - an American treasure!

[@kinjiru731]

You're a really special guy, Lewis. I'm glad we've been able to listen to you write on stage.

[@neilcrowesongs9768]

I'm deeply grateful lewis black is with us saying what needs to be said

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

Lewis, you are so spot on with how dumpy handled things and still people follow🤷‍♀️

[@warthogA10]

When I came upon this video after a long hard day, I told my family to leave me alone for the next hour and a half, absolutely NO exceptions grabbed some snacks, a drink, and locked myself in a room.

[@bartwhisenhunt]

No Lewis, America needs you!! 😊 Thanks again for your candor and the frankness of your thoughts. You are a treasure!!!

[@slnsuz]

I love this man. I can watch his specials over and over and I laugh just as hard as the first time.

[@mrmojo88888]

I love Lewis' stream-of-consciousness delivery. It's what my internal monologue often sounds like.

[@brandyfox5153]

Mine too

[@AARONANCE]

I needed this. Thank you, sir! Also, I've avoided O'Hare like the plague for years 🤣

[@barbarawalsh2875]

I live in Chicago I fly out of Midway. Not nearly as scary as O’Hare. Unfortunately, it does limit your choice of airlines. The major airline at Midway international airport is Southwest. So I have to weight the options that shit at O’Hare or southwest at Midway. What would you do I go to midway. Had to fly back-and-forth all during the pandemic. It was wonderful. The middle seat was open all the time. Yeah, you had to wear a mask, but who cares the middle seat was open all the time there were no lines I had 6 to 8 skycaps waiting to take my luggage. Because I have a bad leg I need a wheelchair. They were there before I could snap my fingers then it ended the perfect pandemic ended. The planes are full. The masks are off. the people are bitchy. If you fly with kids, you should be immediately sent to the back of the plane you children should count as carry-ons. Nothing makes me crazier than a family of four gets on and even the six-year-old has to carry-on items. And that doesn’t include the two car seats the diaper bag, and the two backpacks that you’re going to need to keep the children quiet on the long trip from Midway to SeaTac for those of you who don’t know what SeaTac is a 4 1/2 motherfucking hour trip to Seattle Washington. So the family for his 20 items that are supposedly supposed to be put in the bin over their heads, in the meanwhile, those of us who follow rules the bar bag under the seat like we’re supposed to hand out bag up to the sky cat or the flight attendant like I’m supposed to I can’t have my cane down during the flight because it can be considered a weapon. Did I mention that during the pandemic, the middle seat was always empty? Just checking I’ll be getting on that plane two weeks from today as it would be explained to be summer and I am going to fly. I am out of my fucking mind.

[@PanTrimtab]

I'm thirty-eight. My mother died five years ago. I'm eleven minutes in. Your mother sounds like a gem. Lovely. I can't do a whole hour, tho. It's like sandpaper on very tender parts of the soul. I'm glad you're still doing the thing. I can't tell you how often I wonder how that girls horse got her through those years at college. Thanks for being the spark that lit the fire of my very young indignation. I'm sorry I can't overpay to see you when you come to Portland.

[@KaiGuyy]

One of the first comedians to really get me into loving stand up comedy and so happy to see him still making specials. Can’t wait to see you live in 16 days!!

[@robkunkel8833]

It is so nice to see Louis in the comfort of a whole show. No rushed pace. Just good timing and inflections. Louis has been doing stand up since he was just out of college. I saw pictures of him on the wall of an old comedy club in Ann Arbor, MI, a few years ago.

[@jimjett9996]

We sure need you , Lewis ! 🙂 You make my days better when I get to hear you do the rantcast. And thank all of you that send them in to Lewis, so he can put his twist on them ! 😂😂😂❤

[@infirmedwarishell6318]

We need your voice in America, especially now, thank you.

[@peterbetts858]

MR .Black GOOD TO SEE u back on the screen . -------- So EveryThing Lewis Black said in this show , except what he said about cats , is TRUE .Thats how this works .

[@jnb756]

I would have zero issues with Lewis in charge of the space lasers

[@jocomfiresin6982]

Him talking about solitary confinement and how he went crazy in it... Me having spent the last 5 going on 6 years like that... I'm practically a fucking monk.

[@BrandonCroker]

Lewis, you’re a national treasure.

[@ZReviews]

Saw him the show in Philly right before the Buffalo one 2020. It was Surreal coming out of the theater. There was something unknown in the air. Thank god I had a spectacular Cat to keep me sane throughout.

[@RalfOltmanns]

Dear @officialLewisBlack, greetings from Germany. Your show really made my day. It's been a pleasure watching it and listening to you. Thanks a lot.

[@tracyraleigh9550]

I love Lewis's raw honesty. I have seen him preform live 3 times and always go away with so much to talk about. He makes you think and I love it.

[@deborahannterrell]

i havent seen him live yet but i would love to cuz he reminds me of myself w/his rants. Im gonna record my rants so i can laugh at myself before i let my posse hear it

[@Canadagraphs]

Man, I really forgot how much I missed Lewis. Havent checked him out in a few years, but he was on HEAVY repeat on my old mp3 player in the late 2000s early 2010s. Still top tier.

[@patdwyer5204]

" If it weren't for my horse..". TY.

[@jeremyross9698]

Lewis should get an orange cat. There's no murder in their eyes, only confusion. Their one brain cell is focused entirely on treats.

[@tomgervat578]

Rochester, MN at Mayo Clinic. Right before flying to NY to be with my dying dad. Lewis has a special place in my life.

[@Beth-ie]

*_The most fun I've had in a long time. A feel good time? No. A feel great time. Thank you, Mr. Lewis. Bravo!_* 💐

[@surfgator8294]

This was so great! it was also a reminder of how fortunate my path through the pandemic was. Thanks Lewis!

[@illusioNery]

This was truly a gift to come home to after a stressful day at work and I can't thank you enough for all the specials, that I have had the pleasure to, witness growing up :)