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Michael Ian Black Announces First New Comedy Special in Decade
Michael Ian Black is releasing a new comedy show called First Annual Retirement Special.
It will be available on several platforms on August 25.
This is his first new comedy special in about ten years.
In it, he jokes about being married and making choices at home.
He also talks about pillows, unusual snack flavors and living in Rome and London.
The special includes a story about winning money while playing poker.
Comedy Dynamics is releasing the show.
Black is also known for acting, writing and performing with comedy groups.
Michael Ian Black’s new special, First Annual Retirement Special, premieres across platforms on August 25.
The release marks Black’s first comedy special in a decade.
The special covers marriage, home life, snack and soda flavors, travel, theater and poker.
Comedy Dynamics is distributing the special, produced by Super Nice Guys.
Black’s previous special, Noted Expert, premiered on Epix in 2016.
- Who
- Comedian, actor and filmmaker Michael Ian Black, with Comedy Dynamics handling the release.
- What
- The new comedy special First Annual Retirement Special will be released across platforms.
- Where
- Across platforms; the article does not identify specific services.
- When
- August 25; the article does not specify a year.
- Why
- To release Black’s first new comedy special in a decade.
Key facts
- Special
- First Annual Retirement Special
- Release date
- August 25
- Distributor
- Comedy Dynamics
- Producer
- Super Nice Guys
- Previous special
- Noted Expert, which premiered on Epix in 2016
- Topics
- Marriage, home life, food and drink flavors, travel, theater and poker
Quotes
Michael Ian Black
Comedian, filmmaker, actor, author, and podcast host
“We’ve been working with Michael for over 15 years and it’s great to still be in business with him all these years later. He’s one of the most naturally funny comedians I’ve ever worked with, and we’re excited to be releasing his hilarious new special.”
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“I’m thrilled to be releasing this special with Comedy Dynamics. I worked very hard on it, but if it saves even one life, all that hard work will have been worth it.”
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