| John Mulaney: Baby J | |
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 Teaser poster for the special | |
| Directed by | Alex Timbers |
| Written by | John Mulaney |
| Starring | John Mulaney |
| Cinematography | Cameron Barnett |
| Music by | David Byrne |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
John Mulaney: Baby J (stylised as John Mulaney: "Baby J") is a 2023 stand-up comedy film written by and starring John Mulaney. It was recorded in February 2023 at the Boston Symphony Hall[1] and was released by Netflix on April 25, 2023.[2] It is Mulaney's fifth stand-up special and was released five years after his fourth, Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018). The special consists of Mulaney recollecting his life experiences and escapades surrounding his drug addiction, including his intervention and subsequent rehabilitation.
The special received positive reviews from critics, who praised Mulaney's storytelling, honesty and deconstruction of likability,[3] though was criticized by some for the perceived shorthanded approach to the subject matter.[4]
For the special, Mulaney received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special, and the special as a whole was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded).[5]
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- ^ Harms, Talaura (March 20, 2023). "Netflix Will Air John Mulaney: Baby J in April". Playbill. Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ Busis, Hillary (April 25, 2023). "John Mulaney is Not Your Boyfriend". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ VanArendonk, Kathryn (April 25, 2023). "John Mulaney's John Mulaney Trap". Vulture. Archived from the original on December 25, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ "John Mulaney: Baby J". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2024.