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Comedy Central Presents

Drew Fraser

Comedy Central · 2005 · 22 min

A half-hour of observations on dating, aging, and suburban true crime.

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Drew Fraser brings a fast-paced, club-tested cadence to the stage, building his half-hour around specific, grounded gripes. The set focuses on dating preferences and the physical toll of aging. He explains his strict refusal to sleep with skinny women, calculates how sleep requirements drastically increase over time, and points out the curious demographic trends of suburban missing children cases.

Filmed for Comedy Central Presents in 2005, the performance captures Fraser as a seasoned veteran of the New York scene. He had already taken the title of New York City’s Funniest Male Comedian, logged multiple appearances on Def Comedy Jam and BET’s Comic View, and established himself as a premier TV warm-up comic. The set relies on the tight, punch-heavy pacing that made him a regular headliner at Caroline’s and a staple of the Boston Comedy Club’s famous Sunday night showcases.

The set list

3 bits

  1. How not to break up with a girl and why you shouldn't wear work accessories to bed

    Comedic observational advice on relationship missteps and bedroom attire.

  2. The dangerous truth about being a kid in the suburbs

    Contrasting childhood suburban dangers ranging from roller skates to kidnapping.

  3. Growing up in Brooklyn and early comedy struggles

    Poignant and humorous autobiographical anecdotes about trying to make a name for himself in comedy.

How it plays

Tone
Relatable, heartfelt, sharp, and genuine.
On stage
Quick-witted, sharp-tongued, charismatic, and effortlessly charming.
Pace
Delivers punchlines with skill and precision, characterized by vibrant energy.
About
modern dating and break-ups, wearing work accessories to bed, childhood in the suburbs, raising a family and parenting, growing up in Brooklyn

What the critics said

Praised as a must-watch stand-up performance showcasing a unique blend of humor, heart, and honesty with razor-sharp wit.

In the room: An intimate setting with a dedicated audience kept laughing and engaged throughout the set.

Summed up from reviews, articles and listings. Sources: imdb.com, tvmaze.com, flixi.com, postcredit.tv, yidio.com, kinkeadentertainment.com.

Backstory

Season 9, Episode 9 of the Comedy Central Presents stand-up showcase series, filmed in an intimate setting.

Details

Released
Runtime
22 min
Where
Comedy Central
Director
Paul Miller
Topics

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