Jim_Gaffigan:_Mr._Universe

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Jim Gaffigan: Mr. Universe

2012 live album by Jim Gaffigan

Mr. Universe is the eighth album by American stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan. Released on August 28, 2012, it was made available on Gaffigan's website for $5 following previously successful $5 experiments by fellow comedian Louis C.K.[1] One dollar from every purchase of the album was donated to the Bob Woodruff Foundation.

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Release

The album was released by Comedy Central Records on August 28, 2012, and was also released with the same title on DVD. It was recorded on February 25, 2012, at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C.

CD track listing

  1. 4 Kids
  2. Disney
  3. Photos
  4. Working Out
  5. Bodybuilders
  6. McDonald's
  7. Shoes
  8. Hotel
  9. Hotel Pools
  10. Whales
  11. Domino's
  12. Subway
  13. Vitamins
  14. ExtenZe

DVD release

Coinciding with the album release, the DVD was also made available on August 28, 2012.[2] It is the third of Gaffigan's stand up acts to be released to home video.[citation needed] The special was directed by Jay Karas. The outro music for the special was written and performed by fellow comedian Reggie Watts.

Reception

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The album was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album.

References

  1. [1]
    "Jim Gaffigan Reveals Why He Did the $5 Download and the Risks That Came With It (Q&A)". The Hollywood Reporter. April 12, 2012. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
  2. [2]
    Heisler, Steve. "Jim Gaffigan: Mr. Universe". AV Club. Retrieved May 1, 2013.
  3. [3]
    "Mr. Universe - Jim Gaffigan | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.


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