Jim Gaffigan
1) Dad is fat
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"In Dad is Fat, stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan, who's best known for his legendary riffs on Hot Pockets, bacon, manatees, and McDonald's, expresses all the joys and horrors of life with five young children--everything from cousins ("celebrities for little kids") to toddlers' communication skills ("they always sound like they have traveled by horseback for hours to deliver important news"), to the eating habits of four year olds ("there is no difference...
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"'What are my qualifications to write this book? None really. So why should you read it? Here's why: I'm a little fat. If a thin guy were to write about a love of food and eating I'd highly recommend that you do not read his book.' Bacon. McDonalds. Cinnabon. Hot Pockets. Kale. Stand-up comedian and author Jim Gaffigan has made his career rhapsodizing over the most treasured dishes of the American diet ('choking on bacon is like getting murdered by...
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Jim Gaffigan is in top form for his 7th comedy special. The 4-time Grammy nominated comedian, doesn't understand why we aren't more honest about the reasons we don't want to attend events, while at the same time embraces lying to kids. From horses and dog birthdays to traveling and museums, Jim continues to impress. Get ready to sit back and enjoy some Quality Time with Jim Gaffigan!
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Comedy powerhouse Jim Gaffigan has made a career out of finding the extraordinary in the ordinary with his hilarious yet biting observational style. In his sixth hour comedy special, Gaffigan steers away from the conventional as he is faced with the medical crisis that hit his family this year. Using humor to deal with the unthinkable, Gaffigan proves that indeed, laughter is the best medicine…or is it?
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Jim Gaffigan Show volume 5
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Jim and Jeannie have a huge fight and seek Father Nicholas's counsel only to discover what they are truly in conflict about.
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Jim Gaffigan Show volume 4
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Jim and Jeannie agree to have dinner with Daniel and his father Art to serve as buffers in their tense father/son relationship. After finishing dinner Dave joins the group for their wild night.
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Jim Gaffigan Show volume 3
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Jim stops to pick up a Bible for Jeannie on the way to do stand up. Jim is now stuck carrying around a massive Bible and the paparazzi snap a photograph. The photo creates a media frenzy about Jim's faith.
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Jim Gaffigan Show volume 8
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Jim finds out that a huge movie star has taken an interest in him and flies to LA for an exciting project. But will his nerves get the better of him?
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Jim Gaffigan Show volume 4
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Jim faces a harsh reality on where he stands in public perception and undertakes a quest to regain his position.
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Jim Gaffigan Show volume 11
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Jim's brother visits New York and makes a life altering decision. Jim must decide if he should support his brother or follow his heart.
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Jim Gaffigan Show volume 10
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Jeannie heads out of town with the kids and Jim navigates New York City alone for the weekend.
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Jim Gaffigan Show volume 7
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Jim tries to help his friend Dave who has hit a low point in his career.
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Jim Gaffigan Show volume 3
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Jim searches for the purpose for which he was put on this planet and finds surprising answers.
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Jim Gaffigan Show volume 7
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"Time Out New York" features Jim on its cover, calling him "Superdad." Jeannie is happy for him, but upset that the article leaves out any mention of her. Jim tries to make things right.
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Jim Gaffigan Show volume 8
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Jeannie swears that she wants no celebration or present for her birthday. Jim obeys and celebrates Dave's birthday instead. Jim learns the hard way that sometimes women still want to be celebrated even if they say otherwise.
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Jim Gaffigan Show volume 2
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While running errands for Jeannie, Jim mixes up his son's drawing with his daughter's school application. The Gaffigans now have to sit through their daughter's school interview hoping that no one caught the mistake.
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Jim Gaffigan Show volume 6
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Jim plans a romantic anniversary that includes a Broadway show and stay at The Plaza hotel. The night is interrupted by visits from Daniel, Dave, Dave's girlfriend and her jealous ex. Not quite the anniversary Jim had planned.
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Jim Gaffigan Show volume 11
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Jim turns down a show in Australia since he can't leave his family. Now his kids who just had the flu have lice. At wits' end, Jim wishes that he never got married and had kids. He quickly learns to be careful what you wish for.
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Jim Gaffigan Show volume 1
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Jim finds himself jailed and on trial for a crime he may or may not have committed.
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Jim Gaffigan Show volume 9
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Jim is enlisted to help Dave with a project and things get completely out of control.