Genre Stand-up Presented by Gabriel Iglesias Country of origin United States | Created by Gabriel Iglesias Composer(s) Ozomatli | |
Starring Gabriel Iglesias
Martin Moreno | ||
Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand Up Revolution is an American stand-up comedy television series airing on Comedy Central in the United States. Hosted by comedian Gabriel Iglesias, who is best known for his stand-up specials, the show features new material by both himself and other comedians. Each episode opens with stand up by Iglesias before several other comedians perform, each of whom Iglesias usually introduces with an encore. The show debuted on October 6, 2011, and is executive produced by Iglesias himself.
Contents
Overview
The program features Gabriel Iglesias as an emcee features new material and introduces two or three lesser known comedians looking for a big break on television. Each comedian presents a short set of jokes, which is edited to last about five minutes on the airing of the show.
Production
Before a season would start, Gabriel and the other comedians would perform on a bigger stage than the normal comedy clubs they would usually perform whenever the season starts. As the show's started becoming more popular and more popular, Comedy Central decided to let Gabriel and his friends to perform on television, For each season the show will have a different setting for example, the first season took place on Phoenix, Arizona. Iglesias' friend Martin Moreno appears as his sidekick similar to Conan O'Brien and Andy Richter's relationship. Gabriel also got Ozomatli to serve as the house band and got to write the show's theme song. Gabriel wanted his show to be similar to John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show but rather than having comedians people already knew, he wanted to introduce his lesser known friends who are comedians.
Awards and nominations
In 2012, the series was nominated for an ALMA Award for Favorite TV Reality, Variety, or Comedy Personality or Act.
Reception
Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand Up Revolution has been met with mixed reviews. Although many enjoy the show because of its new jokes and Gabriel's voices, some critics don't find the lesser known comedians funny and saying that they're just ruining the show instead of having Fluffy say more jokes about his friends, family, journey, and personal experiences at home. A positive review came from Hector Saldaña of the San Antonio Express-News who praised Iglesias and the other comedians he assembled for the show, calling it "one of the all-time funniest comedy package tours" and Iglesias a "comedy genius".
Home video
On November 15, 2011, Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand Up Revolution was released on DVD and Blu-ray containing the 7 episodes of Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand Up Revolution season one. Another DVD and Blu-ray release was released on December 26, 2012 with the six episodes of the second season.