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Artie Lange: The Stench of Failure
'I've been through some hell.' Artie Lange came back anyway. 🎤
Who it's for
Lange returns to stand-up after very public addiction and treatment and jokes directly about heroin, a psychiatric institution, rehab, and group therapy, which can puncture the secrecy and shame that often surround those experiences.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Artie Lange's stand-up special, recorded at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center's Victoria Theater in Newark, premiered on Comedy Central in October 2014. Returning to the stage after a very public period of struggle, Lange covers his history with heroin and prescription drugs, depression, time in a psychiatric institution, rehab and group therapy in South Florida, gambling, and losing his DirecTV show.
Where to find it
Comedy Central special (has been on Paramount+). Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: Heroin addiction and depression.
Age: Not verified (suggested 18+)
