Best of the Improv

Starring:Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres, Drew Carey
Studio: KOCH VISION
Product Type: DVD
Average customer rating:
- 90s Schtick - some good moments
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Best of the Improv, Vol. 2
Starring: Paula Poundstone , Dennis Leary , Martin Lawrence , and Bill Maher
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ASIN: B00006IUJ8
Release Date: 2003-01-21 |
Description
Best of the Improv Volume 2 is an exclusive compilation packed with live Improv footage. Get ready for non-stop laughter with an incredible line-up of stars: Denis Leary chain-smokes through rants about his love of red-meat and cigarettes. A 23-year-old Martin Lawrence talks candidly about his life as a bachelor. Bill Maher uses wry cynicism to disparage the "cool people" of NY and LA. A pre-millionaire Rick Rockwell, of Who Wants to Marry A Millionaire fame, gripes about money and living in the city. And many more great comedians perform their funniest routines!
A must have for collectors and all connoisseurs of comedy!
Volume 2 Features: Bill Maher, Brian Hailey, Rick Rockwell, Hugh Fink, Paula Poundstone, Martin Lawrence, Dennis Leary, Jeff Marder
Customer Reviews:
90s Schtick - some good moments.......2004-10-16
These are clipped from A&E's Live at the Improv - total of 6 individual volumes, each with different talent, available also as a boxed set. Each concentrates on a 5-7 min. set comprising basically the most famous premises from each comic. Not necessarily a great or comprehensive collection, but nice as an intro. to each comic's particular style. Paula kvetches and headlines/MC, Martin Lawrence's ears before he had them pinned, personally pretty happy to see Dennis Leary included.
Star: Martin Lawrence TV/Film Actor/Comedian
Star: Denis Leary American Comedian/Actor
Star: Bill Maher American Comedian
Star: Paula Poundstone Comedian
Star: Rick Rockwell
Star: Hugh Fink Standup Comedian
Star: Jeff Marder Standup Comedian
Star: Brian Hailey Standup Comedian
Average customer rating:
- 90s Stand-up - Good DeGeneres early bits.
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Best of the Improv, Vol. 5
Starring: Richard Belzer , Ellen DeGeneres , Will Durst , Larry Miller , and Murray Langston
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ASIN: B0000DJYOJ
Release Date: 2003-11-11 |
Description
From the world famous Improv, the birthplace of stand-up comedy, comes a collection of classic side-splitting acts performed by the hottest names in comedy today. The Best of the Improv Volume 5 is an exclusive compilation packed with live Improv footage. Get ready for non-stop laughter with an incredible line-up of stars. Ellen DeGeneres explores the mating habits of the Golden Eagle, Richard Belzer relives the political life of the 80's, DL Hughley shares the frustrations of his parents when he was in a gang and many more great comedians perform their funniest routines! A must have for all collectors and connoisseurs of comedy!
Customer Reviews:
90s Stand-up - Good DeGeneres early bits........2004-10-16
These are clipped from A&E's Live at the Improv - total of 6 individual volumes, each with different talent, available also as a boxed set. Each concentrates on a 5-7 min. set comprising basically the most famous premises from each comic. Not necessarily a great or comprehensive collection, but nice as an intro. to each comic's particular style. Belzer hosts.
Star: Richard Belzer American Actor/Comedian
Star: Ellen DeGeneres Stand-up Comedian/Actress
Star: D.L. Hughley comedian, ORIGINAL KINGS OF COMEDY
Star: Max Alexander Standup Comedian
Star: Will Durst Standup Comedian
Star: Murray Langston Producer/Actor
Star: Mike McDonald Standup Comedian
Star: Dennis Blair Standup Comedian
Star: Larry Miller American Comedian
Average customer rating:
- 90's Early Cho and later Rudner
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Best of the Improv, Vol. 3
Starring: Rita Rudner , and Margaret Cho
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ASIN: B00006IUJ9
Release Date: 2003-01-21 |
Product Description
The BEST OF THE IMPROV series collects classic comedy routines from some of today's top stars of TV, film, and stage. Volume 3 includes vintage performances by Rich Hall, Rita Rudner, Margaret Cho, and more!
System Requirements:
Running Time: 60 minutes
Format: DVD MOVIE
Customer Reviews:
90's Early Cho and later Rudner.......2004-10-16
These are clipped from A&E's Live at the Improv - total of 6 individual volumes, each with different talent, available also as a boxed set. Each concentrates on a 5-7 min. set comprising basically the most famous premises from each comic. Not necessarily a great or comprehensive collection, but nice as an intro. to each comic's particular style. Rita hosts. Rich Hall is just after his Sniglets run. Cho bit is not the MontgomeryWard set - it's the one about her name and parents.
Star: Margaret Cho Comedian/Actress
Star: Rich Hall American Actor/Comedian
Star: Rita Rudner Comedienne/Writer/Actress
Star: Bobby Collins Standup Comedian
Star: Carol Siskind Standup Comedienne
Star: Chas Elstner Standup Comedian
Star: Liz Winstead Standup Comedian
Star: Stephanie Miller Standup Comedienne
Average customer rating:
- If you are looking for Seinfeld Don't Get This One !!
- Best value to get them all at once.
- Incredible Value
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Best of the Improv
Starring: Jerry Seinfeld , Ellen DeGeneres , and Drew Carey
Manufacturer: KOCH VISION
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ASIN: B000161066
Release Date: 2004-03-09 |
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If you are looking for Seinfeld Don't Get This One !!.......2005-01-19
Hi all
If you are a Seinfeld fan don't get this one !! Jerry Seinfeld is there for only 40 sec !!! .
Best value to get them all at once........2004-10-16
These are clipped from A&E's Live at the Improv - total of 6 individual volumes, each with different talent, available also as a boxed set. Each concentrates on a 5-7 min. set comprising basically the most famous premises from each comic. Not necessarily a great or comprehensive collection, but nice as an intro. to each comic's particular style.
See the reviews under each volume for talent information and other tidbits about each one.
Incredible Value.......2004-03-15
If you take the number of laughs included in the multi-disk, multi-hour set, and compare it to the cost of the set, Best of the Improv is an incredible value. I own some of the singles that were released originally, and they are fantastic. Now, with this boxed collection, I can laugh for hours at a cost that fits my pocketbook. It's a comedy fans' dream come true! Super!
Average customer rating:
- MISREPRESENTATION
- My true rating is half-star at best
- Teaser DVD
- Okay for Spotlights - Don't expect more than a taste
- Donýt waste your time and money
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Best of the Improv, Vol. 4
Starring: Jerry Seinfeld , Tim Allen , Ray Romano , and Norm McDonald
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ASIN: B00006IUJA
Release Date: 2003-01-21 |
Description
Best of the Improv Volume 4 is an exclusive compilation packed with live Improv footage. Get ready for non-stop laughter with an incredible line-up of stars. Tim Allen celebrates the male obsession with machismo, power tools, and women. Jerry Seinfeld uncovers the humor and irony in life's ordinary moments. Norm McDonald uses edgy, deadpan delivery to examine dental hygiene. Ray Romano's jokes about family life are highlighted by his heavy New York accent. And many more great comedians perform their funniest routines!
A must have for collectors and all connoisseurs of comedy!
Volume 4 Features: Rick Overton, Tim Allen, Jerry Seinfeld, Charles Fleischer, Norm McDonald, Richard Jeni, Dennis Wolfberg, Ray Romano
Customer Reviews:
MISREPRESENTATION.......2007-03-27
THIS DVD HAD A VERY SHORT SEINFELD JOKE AND THE REST WERE VERY
MEDIOCRE COMEDIANS. I WAS EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS PURCHASE.
My true rating is half-star at best.......2007-02-08
Buyer beware, especially Seinfeld fans. Heed the other reviews. Seinfeld has a 2-minute clip. To be honest, I haven't even really watched most of the other chapters. As soon as I realized that Seinfeld was a mere two minutes of this rip-off, I signed right on and wrote this. Thanks a whole bunch, Improv and Koch Vision.
Teaser DVD.......2006-09-26
As expected from a "compilation" from a company trying to make money from big names. The whole thing clocks in about 44 min! (Approx. 60 min in the cover; I guess that includes the credits!!) The acts were good but its all like a teaser trailer. Seinfeld gets about a minutes worth. I liked Ray Romano's piece.
Just too short! Rent it!
Okay for Spotlights - Don't expect more than a taste.......2004-10-16
These are clipped from A&E's Live at the Improv - total of 6 individual volumes, each with different talent, available also as a boxed set. Each concentrates on a 5-7 min. set comprising basically the most famous premises from each comic. Not necessarily a great or comprehensive collection, but nice as an intro. to each comic's particular style. Liked the early Norm and Ray work, and the vintage Tim Allen.
Star: Jerry Seinfeld American Comedian/Actor
Star: Norm MacDonald Actor/Comedian
Star: Ray Romano American Comedian
Star: Richard Jeni Actor/`The Mask`
Star: Charles Fleisher
Star: Rick Overton Comedian
Star: Tim Allen Actor/`Santa Clause`
Star: Dennis Wolfberg
In addressing the prior reviewers - don't buy this expecting a full set from each comic - it wouldn't fit on a 60 min. video. But if you want a 'flavor' of what each comic can do, or does, this is perfectly plausible. I agree Seinfeld's features are way better, but this is more like comic scene studies than full feature presentation. Know what you're buying first.
Donýt waste your time and money.......2003-11-25
The description (and probably original intent) of this collection of stand-up material is promising: footage of comedians at a well-known club. Unfortunately, all was lost in the editing.
Only small snippets are shown from each comedian. First of all, this destroys much of the effort of these comedians to craft a good act. Jokes out of context are often not funny. A good comedian will organize his/her material for the best effect. By grabbing small sections of various acts, the benefits of this effort is completely lost. In the case of this collection, it seems that the editor picked out snippets that were not particularly good IN context. The end result is you see each comedian for 1-2 minutes and they are not even funny for that short period.
I daresay that most people seeing this collection on television would change channels rather quickly. This collection is not worth the time it takes to watch let alone the cost of the DVD.
Average customer rating:
- 90's wide variety, but slower than the other vols.
- "Keep your eye on the dork from Arizona"
- Well I liked it!
- Absolute waste of money!
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Best of the Improv, Vol. 1
Starring: David Spade , Steve Harvey , and Janeane Garofalo
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ASIN: B00006IUJ7
Release Date: 2003-01-21 |
Description
Best of the Improv Volume 1 is an exclusive compilation packed with live Improv footage. Get ready for non-stop laughter with an incredible line-up of stars: Janeane Garafolo tells it like it is with her sharp wit. David Spade makes fun of his geeky persona. Brad Garrett's 6'9" stance augments his hysterical impersonations. Steve Harvey jokes about the harrowing events of childhood, and many more great comedians perform their funniest routines!
A must have for collectors and all connoisseurs of comedy!
Volume 1 Features: Brad Garrett, Jim Aleck, David Spade, John Byner, Diane Ford, AJ Jamal, Rich Snydner, Greg Travis, Janeane Garofalo, Steve Harvey
Customer Reviews:
90's wide variety, but slower than the other vols........2004-10-16
These are clipped from A&E's Live at the Improv - total of 6 individual volumes, each with different talent, available also as a boxed set. Each concentrates on a 5-7 min. set comprising basically the most famous premises from each comic. Not necessarily a great or comprehensive collection, but nice as an intro. to each comic's particular style. Brad hosts.
Star: Janeane Garofalo Actress
Star: David Spade Comedian/`Snl`
Star: Steve Harvey comedian, ORIGINAL KINGS OF COMEDY
Star: Brad Garrett Imposing Actor, EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND
Star: Jimmy Aleck Comedian
Star: John Byner American Comedian/Actor
Star: Diane Ford Standup Comedienne
Star: Ritch Shydner Standup Comedian
Star: Greg Travis
Star: A.J. Jamal
My favorites here are Brad, A.J. and Ritch. The others have had better nights, but good examples nonetheless.
"Keep your eye on the dork from Arizona".......2004-07-09
I liked some of the amatures better than most of the celebratiys. Whichever guy did the Jack Nicholoson was very very good. Brad Garrett and Janeane Garofalo were my favorites, though.
Well I liked it!.......2003-09-02
I liked it! I bought this DVD cause of David Spade! hes the funniest one on there! Brad was very funny too but I think David is the best one! Buy this DVD if your a David Spade fan like me!
Absolute waste of money!.......2003-03-20
This DVD runs only about 44 minutes, instead of the listed 60 minutes. Each routine segment is about 3 minutes long and a few aren't even that funny. Although Brad Garrett's impersonations (especially Bill Cosby's) are extremely funny, this DVD is a huge disappointment.
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Best of the Improv, Vol. 6
Starring: Franklyn Ajaye , Stephanie Hodge , Rosie O'Donnell , Chris Rock , and Carrie Snow
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ASIN: B0000DJYOL
Release Date: 2003-11-11 |
Description
From the world famous Improv, the birthplace of stand-up comedy, comes a collection of classic side-splitting acts performed by the hottest names in comedy today. The Best of the Improv Volume 6 is an exclusive compilation packed with live Improv footage. Get ready for non-stop laughter with an incredible line-up of stars. Rosie O'Donnell wisecracks about the fun of auditioning with a New York accent, Chris Rock shares his views on why women should rule the world, Drew Carey uncovers the convenience of drive through liquor stores and many more great comedians perform their funniest routines! A must have for all collectors and connoisseurs of comedy!
Customer Reviews:
Good early Drew Carey.......2004-10-16
These are clipped from A&E's Live at the Improv - total of 6 individual volumes, each with different talent, available also as a boxed set. Each concentrates on a 5-7 min. set comprising basically the most famous premises from each comic. Not necessarily a great or comprehensive collection, but nice as an intro. to each comic's particular style. Chris Rock, very early, and less raw than currently, Drew Carey - just plain young and directly out of the Marines, short Judy Tenuta bit, Carrie Snow hosts.
Star: Chris Rock American Actor/Comedian, THE CHRIS ROCK SHOW
Star: Drew Carey
Star: Jeff Foxworthy Standup Comedian
Star: Judy Tenuta Comedian
Star: Rosie O`Donnell Actress/Comedian/Talk Show Host
Star: Carrie Snow Standup Comedian
Star: Franklin Ajaye
Star: Jack Coen Standup Comedian
Star: Stephanie Hodge
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