Jim Gaffigan's Comedy Special Turns Joke on Brain Tumor

Midday on WNYC | Jul 16, 2018

Jim Gaffigan discusses his sixth comedy special, Noble Ape. This comedy special gets personal as Gaffigan talks about the medical crisis that hit his wife and family this year, which almost led to his retirement.

Jim Gaffigan’s, comedy special Noble Ape, will be released through the Comedy Dynamics Network (CDN) and will be in theatres nationwide on July 13, 2018.

This segment is hosted by Matt Katz.

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