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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0014431083792
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: Rykodisc
Manufacturer: Rykodisc
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Rykodisc
Region Code: 1
Release Date: December 06, 2005
Sales Rank: 16540
Studio: Rykodisc
Theatrical Release Date: 1989
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- THIS IS THE FIRST EVER DVD RELEASE OF THIS HISTORIC PERFORMANCE FILM, WITH A MAJOR UPGRADE AND BONUS EXTRAS! - THE FIRST FULL-LENGTH BILL HICKS PERFORMANCE EVER FILMED! - 120 + MINUTES - INCLUDES RARE HICKS MATERIAL, NOT SEEN OR HEARD ON PREVIOUS RELEASES - BONUS EXTRAS INCLUDE: OUTTAKES FROM SANE MAN, HICKS BIOGRAPHY, PREVIOUSLY UNSEEN FOOTAGE FROM THE EARLY HOUSTON OUTLAW YEARS, HICKS AS 'THE KING' (IN FULL SUIT!), 'HICKS ON TV' ESSAY, ...ANDA FEW SURPRISES!
Amazon.com:
Comic Bill Hicks's star shone so bright and emitted such intense heat that he almost seemed destined to die before his time--which he did, at age 32 in 1994. But while he was here, Hicks's brilliance enabled him to thrive in circumstances that were sometimes less than ideal. On Flying Saucer Tour Vol. 1, he turned a gig in front of 'the worst audience I've ever faced' into a triumph; and here on Sane Man, an hour-long, early-career performance recorded in 1989 in Austin, TX, the force of his personality and humor overcome some nagging technical problems. In what amounts to a glorified home video, the picture is grainy and the audio is indistinct; the latter is the bigger problem, as it lessens the impact of Hicks's delivery. But his sheer presence--not just what he says, but his restless physicality and wild vocalisms--eventually trump those distractions. Fans will recognize many of these bits, as Hicks's riffs on smoking, drinking (he was newly sober at the time), and drugs ('not only do I think pot should be legal, it should be mandatory') were staples of his repertoire throughout his career. So were his takes on pop music, but although they're somewhat dated now (cf. potshots at Kenny Rogers and George Michael), they provide the funniest and most extreme moments here, including a hilariously raunchy fantasy involving Debbie Gibson and Tiffany that proves yet again that Hicks had no peer when it came to pure, unalloyed bile. Sane Man's bonus features are generous, to say the least: an extended (by about 20 minutes) version of the main feature, lengthy clips from other performances, a long text bio, and even a CD/DVD 'Hicksography' with audio clips accompanying every entry. --Sam Graham
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Might offend some, but that's ok.
It's dated (1989) but ever so relevant to what's going on today. Only Hicks could have accomplished that. Funny to those who aren't easily offended.
Rating:  - The Closest Thing to Lenny Bruce We Will Ever See
No matter how many times I see these routines, I laugh so hard I can't breathe. It is Spiritualism from a comic genius' perspective.
Comedy is more than being an "amusement engineer" as Hicks calls himself in the DVD. He reveals our collective hypocrisy and acceptance of world situations. Bill Hicks expresses viewpoints in an outrageous, humorous and sometimes offensive manner that really make you think.
He may be dead, but he is definitely not gone.
Rating: - Bill Hicks - Sane Man by Bill Hicks (II)
If you are a Bill Hicks fan this is a nice piece of his history. The quality is poor (due to the recording itself and not the dvd) and there aren't any frills; still a nice performance.
Rating: - WOW...Just WOW!
Please, just start out with this one, folks. This performance is so developed that it encompasses much of the Hicks legend. And it's from 1989. He grew from here, but since he was dead by 1994 he simply didn't have a chance to keep going. To make an analogy, this is Nirvana's 'Nevermind' and 'Revelations' (on the 'Social Critic' DVD) is 'In Utero.' You need to own both--20 bucks and you get six hours of one of the greatest comedians ever. Even if you hate what he says, spend 20 bucks to argue his ideas, but be honest. Regardless of your beliefs, you will gain some new perspectives on your world.
Rating: - "DICK CLARK IS THE ANTICHRIST"
O.K....let me start off by saying I'm not really that much into religion. But, I honestly believe that BILL HICKS was an angel, sent down from heaven by GOD, to open our eyes to what is REALLY going on in the world. Not only is Bill hilarious, he is also brutally HONEST. I consider Bill a preacher/comedian. The very first time I heard Bill perform, I cried. Not from laughing so hard, but by realizing the TRUTH. Not to sound over-dramatic, but Bill changed my life. I now look at political,religious,and other serious issues in our society in a completly different way.
Bill Hicks is nothing short of genius. I own every one of his albums and dvds, and I never get tired of listening to him or watching him perform. Its such a shame that he had to leave us so early. And, we should be grateful, that GOD sent him to us. I hope that whoever is reading this, will buy his cds or watch his dvds and experience what I did. And, maybe he can have an impact on other lives as well.
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