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Deep Dive: Jerry Before Seinfeld (2017)

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Jerry Before Seinfeld
Jerry Before Seinfeld is a stand-up comedy film featuring Jerry Seinfeld performing at Comic Strip Live in New York City, the venue where he began his career. The film includes a mix of his stand-up routine and personal anecdotes, showcasing his early influences in comedy. Seinfeld shares his collection of comedy albums from his teenage years, including works by Lenny Bruce, Bill Cosby, and George Carlin. The film was released on Netflix and is notable for being Seinfeld's first special with the platform. It received a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album in 2018. The film holds a 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating a positive reception from critics.

Why Watch

  • •See Jerry perform at Comic Strip Live, his starting point.
  • •Find out about Seinfeld's teenage comedy influences.
  • •Meet iconic comedians like Lenny Bruce and George Carlin.

Did You Know

•The film was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2018.
•Jerry Seinfeld's comedy album collection includes 8 influential albums.
•The film has a 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 19 reviews.
•Jerry Before Seinfeld is Seinfeld's first special with Netflix.

Perfect For

Stand-up comedy fansJerry Seinfeld enthusiastsComedy history buffs