Colin Quinn: The New York Story

Colin Quinn goes through some history and what makes a New Yorker played off of stereotypes of immigrants who moved there. Being from New York himself, it's interesting to see his comedy perspective on what made a character from the city.

This Netflix Special, however missed the mark completely. His delivery for a lot of the anecdotes felt too anger- fuelled and it felt he was trying too hard. One of the funniest traits he had in his earlier shows was his carefree attitude and laidbackness. In this Netflix show it seemed like this was lacking. I hope his next standup show is better! this is boring

Regardless of where you live in this country, you've bumped into some of these characters, and their stereotypes. Quinn delivers a witty, NY-Style sarcasm that delivers laughs, and brings our varied cultures together beautifully. I love his offbeat timing, and killer delivery. It's like watching Will Rogers, Mark Twain, Mort Sahl, Andy Rooney, and a few other American satirists bundled into one, given far too much coffee, and allowed to peel back the veneer of political correctness just enough so that you can have some genuine laughs.

I don't know how he can do it, but i was mesmerised on the show. History knowledge, performing, telling a story, made me laugh alot. One of the best comedians I've seen on Netflix, and I've seen ALOT!

Great material but he is so wound up it's tough to watch.

As a native NY'r I agree with everything he said and laughed many times but this version of Colin is not enjoyable Colin is an astute observer and accurate reporter of humans-he nails this topic .... I want every visitor to NY to watch this on the plane and hope they don't get scared off This comedic set glorifies a bygone era - a city that can't exist again. ( When he gets to the Polish joke you'll understand- And that observance is gold. ) What makes us different and great is our distinct parts. But if we're not distinct anymore, who are we?