Paula Poundstone: Cats, Cops, and Stuff - HD upscale

Captured on professional equipment from a VHS of the original airing.
Restored and upscaled to the best possible quality.

[@carlacook5181]

I am in a nursing home after having several strokes, the psychological came in to check on me, asked a bunch of questions, first was what I was watching, I told her Paula Poundstone, she said that was her favorite comedian then asked if I was depressed, lol, I said not at the moment, thanks so much Paula for the laughs, it’s so good to see you.

[@asynchronicity]

Nice❤

[@razbitom]

her crowd work is absolutely fantastic. one of the fastest comedy minds ever. this and the harvard show are legendary.

[@SpidersHandle]

Paula Poundstone at her absolute best!

[@littlefriend420]

One of my favorite standup specials ever. She's so great.

[@bobshort2149]

My college roommate and I watched this the night it premiered on HBO- and could not stop laughing. We would regularly quote it and I still do. Perfection.

[@CarlynGoergen]

I've seen this show many times and it always makes me truly laugh and appreciate her humor, especially through her ability to make associations. Over time I've noticed comics who came after Ms. Poundstone and have adopted some of her style. It works well, for them sometimes but Paula Poundstone makes her interactive comedy live, and be live for her audience. She's a master.

[@janinemillar5989]

Thank you for posting this..Paula is comedy gold..I have watched many Comedians over the years and they dont have..what Paula has.

[@DAwad-go7zm]

I watched Paula and all her specials as a young girl. Her comedy was so influential for me that I watched her so much that I picked up the way she deadpans while she talks - and didn't know I was doing it. Crazy how influential comedy can be. Her style of humor is what I find most funny of all comics. Paula we love you! Pure comedic genius and a legend in my book.

[@cheleshows]

Cracked me up in 1990. Still totally funny in 2024.

[@cyndeebrock3574]

I saw her last night. She is brilliant. She dosent have to use foul language. To be revlent. Simply gold, home run.

[@royjohnson7472]

Always brilliant!

[@paperchaser29]

Loved it then, love it now. ❤ Paula! Thanks for this upgraded version.

[@marchodgkinson]

Tremendous - here because of The 500 Podcast and Twitter!!!

[@eucalipto9724]

thank you SO MUCH for this one!

[@kenandyamy]

This is the funniest thing I've ever watched! Her mind is so quick, fast as lightning!

[@ramcduff]

Why are there no comments? She is brilliant. Oh, it was uploaded 2 days ago! Thank you so much!!

[@IAmJustR]

I have always loved this special🥰😂😂

[@simonfea2]

She is so beautiful! I just saw her in Neil Brenan's Blocks. It's a great episode.

[@SmartMoufShirts]

As a gag, I asked a 7 year-old nephew once what he wanted to be when he grows up, and it was the focus of a crowd of relatives who hung on his answer, knowing it would be the cutest thing ever, no matter what he said. He replied, "Astronaut or soldier. What about you?" I nearly choked to death on my own laughter. Many people ran from the room. I've told his friends, and important influencers that story at every major milestone. I'm about to start telling it to his new son.

[@patriciaanndemello4652]

She's so talented

[@equalityforall5620]

35:30 Cat comments are hysterical. And so true, as all cat owners know!

[@armandoucles5346]

I had to look up what a lube rack looked like and holy crap, that woman tore her face off of that!!! That's a classic story and I wonder where Cara is now? Coming and going anytime she damn well pleases HAHA!!!

[@ShoeString13]

"Like they said we made good money using cocaine in college what did the weed heads do?" SF/

[@Corkoth55]

12:10 got me 😂

[@b.a.4464]

Lube rack 😂

[@jimjam51075]

Paula's funny, but her still having a career proves one thing: Stephen Collins needed trendier friends and better lawyers.

[@bobshort2149]

Thank you, @editman21!👍