Name: Patton Oswalt: Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Released: 2014-01-17
Duration: 59 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Patton Oswalt

I haven't seen this one in a while...I've seen all his specials many times. Laughing so hard right now. Patton is one of the greatest of all time, in my opinion. He is such a great storyteller.

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Recorded in Spreckels Theater in San Diego, California, comedian Patton Oswalt returns for his 5th feature-length stand-up comedy special.

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