Bill Hicks - The Complete Letterman Broadcasts [CD]

Cat. no: FMGZ125CD
Format: CD
Barcode: 5056083210152
Release Date: 24 Mar 2023
Genre: Humour

Paving the way for every comedian that followed, the late Bill Hicks was a subversive and controversial presence behind the microphone during his brief but blisteringly important career

A regular guest with US TV chat-show host David Letterman from 1984 to 1993, Hicks' material - which included no-holds-barred takedowns of everything from religion to politics - frequently troubled the TV censors, leading to one of his entire routines being banned from broadcast after it was recorded. Finally aired in its entirety 15 years following Hicks' death, the routine was the last appearance the then ailing comic would flm for Letterman.

Covering a decade's worth of guest spots, this collection features stand- up routines and candid interviews, and amounts to an essential chronicle of the work of one of the most vital voices the comedy world has ever produced.

Tracks: Debut & November 15th, 1984 / August 22nd, 1985 / February 13th, 1986 / September 12th, 1989 / December 26th, 1989 / June 12th, 1990 / October 3rd, 1990 / September 4th, 1991 / CBS - various clips / April 25th, 1991 with the 48 Hours Crew / March 26th, 1992 / October 27th, 1992 / March 19th, 1993 / Censored Interview / January, 2009 - Bill's mother guests / October 1st, 1993 / Intro to Show / Portions of un-aired Late Show