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Key Features:
Stand-up comedy, Observational humor, Improvisation, Absurdism, One-man show, Cult following, Comedian, Quirky humor, Satire
Tone:
humorous, witty, deadpan, satirical
Target Audience:
Comedy fans, Stand-up enthusiasts, Alternative comedy viewers, Zach Galifianakis fans
Emotional Arc:
Amusement → Laughter

Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion

2007-03-06
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From an inauspicious beginning performing comedy routines in the back of a burger joint in New York, unorthodox stand-up star Zach Galifianakis has made a splash on the scene with his inimitable brand of humor. In this live show filmed at San Francisco's Purple Onion nightclub, the versatile funnyman serves up a healthy dose of his signature wit.

Genres
Comedy
Cast
Zach Galifianakis, Joe Wagner, Brian Unger
Crew
Michael Blieden, Zach Galifianakis
Rating
7.075(80 votes)
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