David Cross says stand-up specials aren’t special anymore unless comics start breaking some rulesRanting about the decline of comedy specials while releasing a new one at the same time feels a bit like an oxymoron. But somehow it still makes sense coming from alt-comedy pioneer David Cross, who isn’t just complaining; he’s finding his own route to making specials feel special again. The only way to do that is by putting one out in the manner he’d like to see more often — starting by making the whole crowd stand up too. Read the full article on the LA Times website.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 29, 2026 13:47 UTC