Why 2023 was the year of stand-up specials

2023 proved a banner year for stand-up fans  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment December 29, 2023 L.A. stand-up specials stand out in a year of DIY comedy 2023 proved a banner year for stand-up fans, with the number of hourlong specials released clearing 200-plus. Why such record-breaking output? SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Commentary: 10 years ago, Amazon tried to reinvent TV pilots. Its failure foretold our streaming future The rise and fall of Amazon Prime Video's Pilot Season initiative, launched in 2013, is a useful microcosm for understanding the evolution of streaming. SHARE       READ MORE Why one of Facebook's few female execs left to write a gritty Malaysian World War II novel Former Facebook exec Vanessa Chan's debut novel, "The Storm We Made," tells a tale of espionage, love and war during Japan's occupation of Southeast Asia. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Cher files for conservatorship of son Elijah Blue Allman, citing alleged substance abuse Cher has filed to become the main conservator of her son, Elijah Blue Allman, citing his current mental state and alleged history of substance abuse. SHARE       READ MORE Gypsy Rose Blanchard, 'The Act' and 'Mommy Dead and Dearest' subject, released from prison Gypsy Rose Blanchard was released from Chillicothe Correctional Center in Missouri on Thursday. She was the subject of HBO's "Mommy Dead and Dearest" and Hulu's "The Act." SHARE       READ MORE Pierce Brosnan cited for walking in a restricted geothermal area at Yellowstone park Pierce Brosnan received a citation for walking in an off-limits geothermal area at Yellowstone National Park. The actor has a January court date in Wyoming. SHARE       READ MORE Photos: Times features photographers' favorite moments in 2023 See the 2023 feature photos of the year, through the lens of Times staff photographers. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2023, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive subscriber exclusive alerts from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW