
John Mulaney relays stories from his childhood and "SNL," eviscerates the value of college and laments getting older in this electric comedy special.



John Mulaney
Self

Amanda Walsh
Petunia (voice)
John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid is a comedy, tv movie film released in 2015 exploring themes of stand-up comedy. Directed by Rhys Thomas, it stars John Mulaney, Amanda Walsh. Armed with boyish charm and a sharp wit, the former "SNL" writer offers sly takes on marriage, his beef with babies and the time he met Bill Clinton.
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