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The comedy special that launched HBO — before prestige TV was even a thing.
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An Evening with Robert Klein (1975)

Vintage chaosBiting witUnfiltered '70s energy

Overview

Comedy

Comedian Robert Klein performs in HBO's first ever standup special.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Klein's elastic physicality and manic intelligence.

Direction

Callner's intimate framing invented the standup special format.

Best for:Solo: Late night curiosity about comedy history.·Background: Cooking dinner while time-traveling to 1975.·Rewatch: Comedy nerds tracking lineage from Klein to now.
Heads up:Language: Casual 1970s slurs that aged like milk.
Marty Callner

Director

Marty Callner

ReleasedDec 31, 1975
Runtime59m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
HBO

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Robert Klein

Robert Klein

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Cultural

This 1975 special essentially created the template for every comedy special you've ever streamed.

Insight

Klein was the first comedian to appear on Saturday Night Live's very first episode — this special captures him at that exact cultural moment.

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