Jim Jefferies: I Swear to God (HBO)

About Jim Jefferies: I Swear to God (HBO)

"Jim Jefferies: I Swear to God" is an HBO stand-up comedy special that aired in 2009. This one-hour special features the Australian-born comic Jim Jefferies in his first HBO special. The stand-up comedy is set in New York City, where Jefferies delivers a solid routine packed full of raunchy, controversial, and hilarious observations about religion, relationships, and a multitude of other topics. The detailed plot and summary would be hard to describe here as typical stand-up comedy doesn't follow a structured narrative. Regardless, the show is highly engaging and funny, brimming with Jefferies’ distinct style of comedy.

Making / Production

The show was produced by Moffitt-Lee Productions in association with HBO Entertainment. John Moffitt, Pat Tourk Lee, Jim Jefferies, Alex Murray, and Tim Sarkes served as executive producers. The setting is simple but effective, allowing Jefferies to command the stage and hold the audience’s attention with his storytelling prowess and sharp comedic timing. The show was filmed live at the Skirball Center for Performing Arts in New York.

Actors

• Jim Jefferies as Himself: Jim Jefferies, the star of the show, does an exceptional job in delivering his comedic material, with his signature laid-back, yet pointed, style.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is Jim Jefferies’ first HBO special which was recorded in 2009. Thus, marking his debut in American mainstream stand-up scene.
• "Jim Jefferies: I Swear to God" is also available for streaming on HBO and has been released on DVD.

Awards

To the best of our knowledge, "Jim Jefferies: I Swear to God" has not received any specific awards. However, Jim Jefferies himself has gained significant recognition in the world of comedy.

Quotes

• "I got arrested for being drunk in public. I was thinking, ‘I was also drunk in a bar, they threw me into public. Arrest them!’"

Music, Soundtrack

• The show does not have a specific soundtrack as it's a stand-up comedy special.