If we taught history in this manner maybe more people will take it seriously and learn from it rather than writing history off as being boring, dull or having nothing to do with their lives in our modern world. In 1989, he hosted the A&E stand-up showcase Caroline's Comedy Hour, and wrote and acted in the comedic short/music video "Going Back to Brooklyn" (a parody of LL Cool J's "Going Back to Cali") with Ben Stiller. It will hopefully heighten the viewer's appreciation of human history and help them understand why England has a crush on France and how the nations of the world wound up in a bar fight at 3 o'clock in the morning. Colin Quinn performs his one-man show about world history, which he originally presented on Broadway.
Was this review helpful? - VARIETY In LONG STORY SHORT, Colin Quinn focuses his “articulate brand of comedy” on the demise of empires, including our own. Comic Nate Bargatze touches on air travel, cheap weddings, college football, chocolate milk and the perils of ordering coffee in this stand-up special. Colin Quinn discusses the origins of New York and how it got its unique personality. Quinn began performing stand-up comedy in 1984, and first achieved fame in 1987 as the sidekick announcer of the MTV game show Remote Control, which lasted five seasons. Who would of thought history could be so funny?!!? I turned on the TV to find some background noise to drown out the freeway traffic and lull me to sleep. IN COLLECTIONS.
Turning 50. With Colin Quinn. Mark Normand returns for a third comedy hour to cover it all: drinking, anxiety, gays, naughty words, trans, race and the ladies. A Comedy Central talk show that featured host Colin Quinn and a panel of comedian guests, discussing politics, current events, and social issues. Life comes at Patton Oswalt fast in this stand-up special. 0 out of 2 found this helpful. Unconstitutional, covers the creation of the United States Constitution and its effect on the American psyche. Was this review helpful to you? Was this review helpful? Only problem was, I started laughing...and kept laughing. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. While thumbing through the channels on the hotel remote, a stand-up comedian talking about the Ancient Greeks seemed perfect. This comedy special is well worth your time and effort to watch and enjoy. He’s been on Broadway with “Colin Quinn: An Irish Wake” and “Colin Quinn: Long Story Short” (also an HBO special) and off-Broadway with his show “Colin Quinn: Unconstitutional” (available on Netflix) and “Colin Quinn: The New York Story,” directed by Jerry Seinfeld (also available on Netflix). Live from New York City, Jerry Seinfeld, aided and abetted by a host of friends and fellow comedians, performs his 1998 Emmy-nominated performance on Broadway. Colin Quinn wrote and starred in this adapted Broadway show where he takes the audience on a trip through human history. 0 of 2 people found this review helpful. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. He discusses human civilization down through the ages starting with the Greeks and running through most of the major cultures through the … 14 out of 14 found this helpful. I had just checked into a Motel 6 in Centralia Washington, exhausted from driving non-stop for about 12 hours from San Jose California, on my way to Seattle. Was this review helpful? Experiencing existential dread at Denny's. Quinn does a great service to history by showing the impact of the connections that cultures have had on each other for better and for worse and he makes these stories about humanity interesting, funny and poignant. Not just mildly amused laughs, but wiping the tears from my eyes 'cuz I'm laughing so hard laughs. Finding love again. Colin Quinn performs his one-man show about world history, which he originally presented on Broadway. He discusses human civilization down through the ages starting with the Greeks and running through most of the major cultures through the ages ending up with the state of modern America.
I hope HBO adds plenty of extras from Quinn and director Jerry Seinfeld when this is released on DVD.
Long Story Short - Colin Quinn by Colin Quinn. Comedian Mike Birbiglia hits Broadway with a hilarious yet profound one-man show that recounts his emotional and physical journey to parenthood. Comedian Colin Quinn talks about American politics and how divided the country is. More than standup comedy, LONG STORY SHORT is a hilarious blend of incisive observation, sharp commentary, and Colin’s channeling of the personalities of the past. Long Story Short - Colin Quinn Addeddate 2019-08-04 07:19:14 Color color Identifier longstoryshort-colinquinn Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.4 Sound sound. Buying a house. Topics Long Story Short Colin Quinn. 7 out of 7 found this helpful. Community Video. Colin Quinn wrote and starred in this adapted Broadway show where he takes the audience on a trip through human history.