Fame: Difference between revisions
Werewolfie (talk | contribs) mNo edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
[[Image:FAME.jpg|right|125px]] | |||
'''Fame''' was a stand-up | '''''Fame''''' is the third solo stand-up show by [[Ricky Gervais]] released on VHS and DVD on 12 November 2007. It was filmed at the Hammersmith Apollo in London. | ||
==Tour== | |||
''Fame'' ran for over 100 shows across the UK mainland, including a long stint in London and a show at New York's Madison Square Garden. The show was reported to be the fastest selling stand-up tour in British history. A large poster commemorating this success was erected in Trafalgar Square. Fame featured support on its UK leg from Gervais' close friend and fellow comic, [[Robin Ince]]. During two shows, a souvenir CD featuring [[Fame Souvenir Program Podcast| an hour long podcast]] from Gervais, [[Stephen Merchant]], and [[Karl Pilkington]] was given to the audience. The free podcast has since been released by Gervais on 10 October 2007 and is available through [http://www.apple.com/itunes/ iTunes]. | |||
==Themes== | |||
''Fame'' focused on Gervais' attempts to deal with his own fame following his widespread success with ''[[The Office]]'' and ''[[Extras]]'' on both sides of the Atlantic. The show includes observations on the chronic fatigue syndrome M.E., obesity and a small section on Karl Pilkington. | |||
==Quotes== | |||
==See Also== | |||
*[[Animals]] | |||
*[[Politics]] | |||
*[[Out Of England]] | |||
==External links== | |||
*[http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ricky-Gervais-Live-3-Fame/dp/B000NQDE0Y/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1227469673&sr=1-5 DVD at Amazon.co.uk] | |||
*[http://www.rickygervais.com/fame4.php Ricky Gervais’ official website] | |||
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0993779/ IMDB profile] | |||
[[Category:Ricky Gervais]] | [[Category:Ricky Gervais]] | ||
[[Category:Stand Up Comedy|3]] | [[Category:Stand Up Comedy|3]] | ||
Revision as of 22:31, 23 November 2008
Fame is the third solo stand-up show by Ricky Gervais released on VHS and DVD on 12 November 2007. It was filmed at the Hammersmith Apollo in London.
Tour
Fame ran for over 100 shows across the UK mainland, including a long stint in London and a show at New York's Madison Square Garden. The show was reported to be the fastest selling stand-up tour in British history. A large poster commemorating this success was erected in Trafalgar Square. Fame featured support on its UK leg from Gervais' close friend and fellow comic, Robin Ince. During two shows, a souvenir CD featuring an hour long podcast from Gervais, Stephen Merchant, and Karl Pilkington was given to the audience. The free podcast has since been released by Gervais on 10 October 2007 and is available through iTunes.
Themes
Fame focused on Gervais' attempts to deal with his own fame following his widespread success with The Office and Extras on both sides of the Atlantic. The show includes observations on the chronic fatigue syndrome M.E., obesity and a small section on Karl Pilkington.