EXCLUSIVE: Stand-up comic Samuel J. Comroe is set to debut a new special, Don’t Blink, on YouTube today, Deadline has learned.
Don’t Blink is described as a mix of sharp material and crowd work that sees Comroe handling hecklers, with someone going so far as to charge the stage in the middle of the taping. From living with Tourette Syndrome to life as a father, nothing is off limits. You’ll be able to stream the special at this link today at 12 p.m.
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A Los Angeles native who performs at over 100 clubs and colleges annually, Comroe’s comedy addresses the trials and tribulations of living with Tourette Syndrome since being diagnosed at age six, alongside other observational material based on his life experiences. The comic made his TV debut on TBS’ Conan and has also appeared on BET’s Real Husbands of Hollywood with Kevin Hart. In addition to his TV appearances, he was recently featured on All Def Digital’s Comedy Originals. He has won both Ricky Gervais’ Comedy Competition and The San Francisco Comedy Competition and has 101,000 subscribers on his YouTube Channel. Most recently, he finished in 4th place on Season 13 of America’s Got Talent on NBC.
Jesse Chieffo directed Comroe’s special, which the comic exec produced, with Jesse Chieffo and James Webb serving as its producers. Comroe is repped by Gersh.
