''Beyond the Pale'' is the sixth album released by American stand-up comedian
Jim Gaffigan
James Christopher Gaffigan (born July 7, 1966) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. His material often addresses fatherhood, laziness, food, religion, and general observations. He is regarded as a "clean" comic, using l ...
. It is best known for its "
Hot Pockets
Hot Pockets is an American brand of microwaveable turnovers generally containing one or more types of cheese, meat, or vegetables. Hot Pockets was founded by the Chef America Inc. Since April 20, 2002, they have been produced by Nestlé.
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" riff.
CD Release
The album was released on February 7, 2006, by
Comedy Central Records
Comedy Central Records is a record label based in New York and owned by Paramount Global. The label specializes in stand-up comedy albums and is distributed by Alternative Distribution Alliance, a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
The label has r ...
, and was also released with the same title on DVD. The album was recorded at
The Vic Theater
The Vic Theatre is a music venue located in Chicago, Illinois. Vic Theatre can easily accommodate 1,400 people or with a seated capacity of 1,000.
History
Vic Theatre, designed by architect John Eberson, opened in 1912 as the Victoria Theatre. It ...
in
Lakeview, Chicago, Illinois. It peaked at #34 on the ''Billboard'' Independent Albums chart.
CD Track listing
#Opening
#I Love Food
#Packaging
#The Grocery Store
#Eat Like an American
#Fast Food
#Delivery
#Spray Cheese
#The Case Against
Cinnabon
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s
#Dessert
#Cake
#Holidays
#Presents
#Eat Vegetarian
#Steak and Salad
#Eat Healthy
#
Hot Pockets
Hot Pockets is an American brand of microwaveable turnovers generally containing one or more types of cheese, meat, or vegetables. Hot Pockets was founded by the Chef America Inc. Since April 20, 2002, they have been produced by Nestlé.
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#Weird
#
Catholic
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#Heaven
#Jesus, Mary and Joseph
DVD release
The special was also released on DVD, being the first Gaffigan stand-up performance available on home video. In addition to the main act, the DVD also contains over 30 minutes of bonus footage.
DVD Chapter Listing
#Pre-Showtime Ritual
#Opening
#Love Food
#Packaging *
#Grocery Store *
#Eat Like Americans
#Fast Food *
#Delivery
#Cheese *
#Cinnabon *
#Dessert
#Cake
#Holidays
#Presents
#Eating Out *
#Vegetarian
#Steak N Salad *
#Eat Healthy *
#Hot Pockets
#Film Director
#Do Nothing *
#Email *
#Weird *
#Catholic
#Heaven
#Jesus, Mary and Joseph
* *Not on TV special
DVD bonus features
#Mr. Chicago – Jim tours Chicago on day of his DVD taping.
#Eat Dinner with Jim – Enjoy a hot pocket with Jim.
#First Stand Up Performance
1.27.91– See Jim sweat!
#How to Break Into Stand-Up Comedy – Jim plays a character with all the answers.
#A Short Cartoon of Jim.
#Jim Makes the News
References
2000s comedy albums
2006 live albums
2006 video albums
Albums recorded at the Vic Theatre
Comedy Central Records live albums
Comedy Central Records video albums
Jim Gaffigan live albums
Live spoken word albums
Live video albums
Stand-up comedy albums
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