Brian Regan’s Stand Up and Away! Is Good-Natured But Ultimately Unfocused
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After almost 40 years as a comedian, Brian Regan is still inarguably one of the most jovial, likable stage presences out there. His reputation as a “clean comic” has damaged his credibility amongst coastal audiences these days, but he remains a heartland favorite, and it’s easy to see why when watching Stand Up and Away!, his hybrid stand-up/sketch series for Netflix.
The format of the show essentially adapts the Chapelle Show and Key & Peele format to be more stand-up specific. Regan performs bits before throwing to video that either continues the premise of the bit or goes in its own direction. To do this, he enlists the help of his “floor producer” Beth Triffon, a winning presence who is given an impossible job in the context of the show.