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John Mulaney: New in Town
Every cringe memory you replay at 2am? It might just be your best story in waiting. 🎤
Who it's for
Mulaney's breakout hour turns small humiliations, like being mocked by eighth graders, a disastrous teenage party and getting nervous in public, into fluent, affectionate storytelling.
Feelings it meets
What it is
John Mulaney's hour-long stand-up special, directed by Ryan Polito and Jake Szymanski, filmed at the Skirball Center in New York City and released by Comedy Central in January 2012. Mulaney covers being bullied as a child and growing up with lawyer parents, life in New York, driving, Law & Order, doctors, flying and relationships.
Where to find it
Comedy Central special (also released on CD/DVD); has streamed on Netflix. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: Strong language and drug references.
Age: TV-MA (suggested 15+)
Take my wine in my own cup, friend. It loses its wreath of foam when poured into that of others.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 61
