The Story:
Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond) hosts a night of stand-up comedy by seven of the funniest comics in all of Christendom.
Proof that at least some Christians are humourous!
First, Patricia Heaton is a nice enough actress, but she's not a stand-up. Or if she is, she's not very funny. Sorry, I shouldn't judge, but I'm reviewing here!! : )
As for the line-up, the show hits the ground running:
Thor Ramsey comes out with his musings about life. And how great is it that there is a Christian named Thor?! :)
Michael Jr. follows with easily the set of the night. I was laughing my head off with his wry observations and wordplay. Cerebral like Steven Wright and George Carlin. Great stuff.
Jeff Allen finishes off with the first three comics of the night, and really, he's the only one who even remotely works God into his act.
And then, it went off the rails for me.
Teresa Roberts Logan came out next, and I found her completely unfunny. I think she had the shortest set, but it seemed to drag forever...
Until Joby Saad came out. Dreadful. I think I started playing Candy Crush or something during his set.
Gilbert Esquivel came out and started to dig out of the unfunny hole, but it wasn't until Taylor Mason came out with his ventriloquist dummies that the show ended on a high note. His audience participation was a nice touch on the night.
Uneven, but mostly funny night, and it's good for the whole family.
Not a fan of crowd reaction shots in comedy concerts, I don't care who the comedian is. I don't need to see people laughing hysterically.
: )
Now available to stream instantly on Netflix as of this writing.
Final Grade: C I'll give a B+ for the first 3 comics... then I lost interest with the next three and finally came back when they brought in the ventriloquist.
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: Won't buy it, but I'd watch the beginning and the end again for a quick laugh.
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