| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Exclaim! | 8/10[2] |
Beyond the Pale is the sixth album released by American stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan. It is best known for its "Hot Pockets" riff.[3]
CD Release
The album was released on February 7, 2006, by Comedy Central Records, and was also released with the same title on DVD. The album was recorded at The Vic Theater in Lakeview, Chicago, Illinois. It peaked at #34 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart.[4]
CD Track listing
- Opening
- I Love Food
- Packaging
- The Grocery Store
- Eat Like an American
- Fast Food
- Delivery
- Spray Cheese
- The Case Against Cinnabons
- Dessert
- Cake
- Holidays
- Presents
- Eat Vegetarian
- Steak and Salad
- Eat Healthy
- Hot Pockets
- Weird
- Catholic
- Heaven
- Jesus, Mary and Joseph
DVD release
The special was also released on DVD, being the first Gaffigan stand-up performance available on home video. In addition to the main act, the DVD also contains over 30 minutes of bonus footage.
DVD Chapter Listing
- Pre-Showtime Ritual
- Opening
- Love Food
- Packaging *
- Grocery Store *
- Eat Like Americans
- Fast Food *
- Delivery
- Cheese *
- Cinnabon *
- Dessert
- Cake
- Holidays
- Presents
- Eating Out *
- Vegetarian
- Steak N Salad *
- Eat Healthy *
- Hot Pockets
- Film Director
- Do Nothing *
- Email *
- Weird *
- Catholic
- Heaven
- Jesus, Mary and Joseph
- *Not on TV special
DVD bonus features
- Mr. Chicago – Jim tours Chicago on day of his DVD taping.
- Eat Dinner with Jim – Enjoy a hot pocket with Jim.
- First Stand Up Performance [01.27.91] – See Jim sweat!
- How to Break Into Stand-Up Comedy – Jim plays a character with all the answers.
- A Short Cartoon of Jim.
- Jim Makes the News
References
- ^ "Beyond the Pale - Jim Gaffigan | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ "Jim Gaffigan Beyond the Pale". exclaim.ca.
- ^ November 8, HAL BIENSTOCK Updated; Pm, 2012 4:25. "Jim Gaffigan not just the 'Hot Pockets' comic". Newsday.
- ^ "Jim Gaffigan". Billboard.