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In an interview with Esquire that was published Monday, Nashville comic Nate Bargatze talked about how influential his faith is on his life and his stand-up material.

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Black stand-up comedian Godfrey weighed in on people criticizing certain jokes as "racist," stating they use the term so often, they don't even know what it means.

Variety has learned that the broadcast network is currently working with renowned stand up comic Earthquake (born Nathaniel Stroman) to develop a half-hour sitcom based on his life.

Those are the comedians we’re honoring right now. From foundational legends to modern masters, here are the 30 best stand-up comedy specials of all time, in chronological order.