Coverage dated April 24, 2023 to April 25, 2023

John Mulaney jokes about his 'star-studded intervention'

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John Mulaney has joked about his intervention in his Netflix comedy special, 'John Mulaney: Baby J'.

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New York Times
John Mulaney Punctures His Persona in ‘Baby J’ (opens New York Times)
Published Apr 24, 2023
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In his highly anticipated new Netflix special, the comic changes his pace to deliver bristlingly funny material about addiction, rehab and what it means to be likable.
NPR
In 'Baby J,' John Mulaney's jokes are all at the expense of one person: John Mulaney (opens NPR)
Published Apr 24, 2023
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The new Netflix comedy special focuses almost entirely on stories about a guy who acts like a foolish, self-destructive doofus: John Mulaney as he entered rehab.
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
John Mulaney jokes about his 'star-studded intervention' (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)
Published Apr 24, 2023
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John Mulaney has joked about his intervention in his Netflix comedy special, 'John Mulaney: Baby J'.
The Hollywood Reporter
John Mulaney Addresses His “Star-Studded” Intervention, Rehab and Son in New Special ‘Baby J’ (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Apr 24, 2023
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The comedian performed a series of jokes in his latest Netflix comedy special about realizing he was in the midst of an intervention led by Seth Meyers, being canceled and those first hours in rehab.
The New Yorker
John Mulaney Confronts Addiction in His New Netflix Special (opens The New Yorker)
Published Apr 24, 2023
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As an act of vulnerability, “Baby J” may not live up to expectations, but it’s further confirmation of Mulaney’s comedic talent.
Rolling Stone
'Baby J': John Mulaney Makes Beautiful Comedy Out of His Addiction Struggles (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Apr 24, 2023
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Netflix stand-up special John Mulaney: Baby J sees the comedian tell hilarious bits about his addiction, intervention, rehab, and pal Pete Davidson
Variety
'Baby J' Review: John Mulaney Keeps Guard Up In Netflix Special (opens Variety)
Published Apr 24, 2023
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John Mulaney returns to the stage in his new Netflix special 'Baby J.'
Washington Post
Review | John Mulaney still needs you to like him (opens Washington Post)
Published Apr 25, 2023
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The comedian’s new Netflix special, “John Mulaney: Baby J,” promised to be a raw look at his demons. It’s hilarious, but it’s not that.
PhillyVoice
John Mulaney discusses stint at Pennsylvania rehab in Netflix special 'Baby J' (opens PhillyVoice)
Published Apr 25, 2023
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The comedian shares the depths of his darker side after he relapsed, got divorced and had a kid with Olivia Munn in the span of a year
CNN
That time John Mulaney had me in stitches (literally) (opens CNN)
Published Apr 25, 2023
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Comedian John Mulaney reflects on what led him to rehab in his new stand-up special for Netflix, "Baby J." The stories about his recovery reminded me of a time Mulaney's comedy helped me heal.
America Magazine
In his new special, John Mulaney is a modern Prodigal Son with a message about mercy (opens America Magazine)
Published Apr 25, 2023
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After a stint in rehab, a break up from his wife followed almost immediately by a new relationship and then a baby with the actress Olivia Munn, comedian John Mulaney is back with a new Netflix special, “Baby J.”