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Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List - The Complete First Season

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Aside from being one of the great stand ups of our time, Kathy puts her money where her mouth is and invites a camera crew to spend some time filming her, her husband, her parents, her put upon assistant Jessica(?) and her dogs while she makes personal appearances and generally tries to score free stuff. Beloved by gays for demystifying the celebrity "gift bag" and the hefty portions of celebrity dish she serves up, Griffin shows that she does not need to be onstage to be funny. Her observations are razor sharp, but she also pokes fun at herself and her celebrity status as a D list celebrity. There are still some remains of a little greasy triangle on my TV screen from my nose pressed up against the picture tube (At least that is what I tell everyone it is)during what has to be the funniest 6 hours of television- rivaled only by the second season. Here is hoping for lots of extras. Kathy has something for everyone to laugh at...er with. I'm hoping for a big gift set with the 2 (so far) seasons and all her Bravo concerts. Griffin not only dishes the dirt- she makes it taste like a five star meal! Buy it Buy it buy it!

The one thing that's always bugged me about reality TV, is the fact that most of it looks staged ("Gee, I think, for no readily available reason, I'm gonna take off my cloths and jump into this public swimming pool...") but that is the one thing that grabs you from the get go in this show, is that Kathy Griffin seems so frazzled most of the time (what with her self proclaimed D-list status, making her do twice the amount of work, for half the recognition) and doesn't really seem to notice the camera invasion, about 95% of the time (the other 5% has her playing to the camera like any comedian worth their salt would, being as cuttingly insightful as she can be, and ripping on anyone she can get her mind around, including, herself).

It's GREAT to finally get the whole first season (with the second to follow, fingers crossed) on DVD, as here in Canada, it was next to impossible to find it's air time on the station that was broadcasting it, and as a result, I only managed to see an episode and a haf of the show, but what I did see was a funny, oddly cute, but also vulnerable, side of Kathy Griffin ("don't call me GIFFORD!!!") that wasn't so much invasive (as most reality TV tries to be) but more documentaries, in a wholly entertaining and unabashed look into this funny lady's hectic life.

Just a note, yes the censor bleeps are still there, but in all reality, I think it adds to the hilarity of the show (kind of like Yo' Semity Sam, from the Buggs Bunny Show, when he'd curse under his breath, you couldn't quite make out what he was saying, and that only made it all the more funnier).

Or is it just me?

I truly hate reality shows. I truly hate celebrity gossip. But I also truly love Kathy Griffin. She is such a brilliant comedian. Honest, cutting, incredibly funny. Her only competition for best standup act of our times is Chris Rock. Grffin can rattle on about Clay Aiken, Whitney Houston, or the many other entertainment news figures I find 100% uninteresting, and I laugh until I can't breath. The D-List show has been Must See TV for me since it debuted. And I'm in a demographic that is not considered her strong suit. I'm a straight white male, happily married for 28 years, and in my mid-50s. Hers are the only reality show DVDs I will ever, ever buy. To paraphrase Neil Young, long may My Life On The D-List run.

I love Kathy Griffin. She is the funniest comic out there.
One small complaint. If you buy something on DVD why should it have to have the curse words bleeped out like on tv? I wanted to watch it unedited. I wanted to hear the curse words!

Season One of "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List" is finally available, and the nice folks at Bravo have even gone the extra mile to tack on "Kathy Griffin is...Not Nicole Kidman" which is a stand-up special from 2005. I don't know what I've enjoyed more! Kathy is so quick and so impulsive, even the members of "Team Griffin" it seems are often surprised at how funny she is when she's not even trying. Even her stand-up special is so original and unscripted, it's like watching one big improvisational conversation, between Kathy and her audience. My only gripe is that the Bravo people found it necessary even here on its DVD release, to 'bleep' the explatives like they do for the TV broadcasts. While it might be a bit more family friendly, Kathy's cusses make it all the more chuckle worthy. (***Check out Kathy's DVD "Allegedly" for more uncensored laughs than you can handle. ***) All in all, it's a great DVD. Looking forward to Season 2 of My Life on the D-List. Thanks for all the laughs Kathy!

I'm looking at the wrong DVD!

This is Kathy Griffin's tv show...but anyhow, this show is a riot!

Kathy Griffin is one of my favorite celebs!

If you enjoy laughing, then you'll certainly enjoy Kathy's show because it is hysterical!

You can't help, but laugh throughout the episodes!

I highly recommend this DVD to anyone 18 and over!

I love her! The only thing about the DVD's is it's exactly like on TV, where they bleep the profane words. I was hoping it was uncensored, but nonetheless, it's a great DVD and there's the special on it that worth the price itself!!

I LOVE this lady she is so hilarious! I can't believe how brave she is - and she's so fast with her comebacks...I freaked out on her behalf when she told her story about what happened with her onstage with some idiot who's name I can't remember. Anyway, the only reason why I'm giving this a 3 is because there are only 2 discs and SIX episodes. 4 on the first disc, 2 on the 2nd and the stand-up show called "Kathy Griffin is...not Nicole Kidman" is on there to help fill up space but I was very disappointed to have spent $22 bucks on 6 shows and a standup act. Can't wait for the 2nd season!!

I've been watching this show since its premiere on Bravo channel.

They usually play episodes back-to-back. Once I'm tuned in, I ride it to the end. And actually feel sad, when Bravo ends my hours of watching Kathy.

Kathy's supporting cast for season one include her assistant Jessica, her ex-hubby, and her parents. I'm surprised her parents didn't get Emmy nominated for supporting cast. (I have no faith in the Emmy's, because of it.)

Kathy is precocious. She isn't shy about letting her audience see everything behind the scenes, as-is.

In one episode, she hosts a Toys for Tots party. She asks Marines to show her guests where the bathroom is in her house. The looks on their faces! lol. And she bosses Ray Romano into showing up at her party.

Highly recommend this DVD!!!! Too funny - I laughed throughout entire DVD.
Loved the previews of the next season at the end of this DVD. Great comedy