The Woody Allen Show
The Woody Allen Show is a stand-up comedy film by American comedian Woody Allen released on February 10, 1965. The special was filmed in the UK and distributed by Granada Television. It's thought to be the only complete special featuring Woody Allen that exists on film. Summary. The television special runs 38 minutes in length and the full version isn't available to the public. Only clips have been made available which include classic bits from Allen's previous comedy albums, including Allen's famous comedy bit "The Moose". Allen's comedy albums include : Production. Allen was in the United Kingdom filming "Casino Royale" which was released in 1967. During this time Allen recorded a quick half-hour for Granada Television. According to Leo Benedictus from "The Guardina", the special might be the only complete standup special from Allen that exists on film. Reception. The special was rediscovered in 2013 to which several critics commented on the footage. Ben Brock of "IndieWire" was impressed by Allen's performing style describing the "level of energy evident in the way he leaps around the microphone". Leo Benedictus from "The Guardian" was complimentary writing "Allen's style , though mannered, is always relaxed and conversational, which is why it hasn't dated. Most of the laughs in his stories come from their absurd situations or his skillful wordplay, yet he tells them like a modern comedian complaining about lifts".