Can Hulu Crack Stand-up Comedy Specials?

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Hulu bets big on stand-up comedy with its new 'Hularious' vertical, aiming to crack the lucrative comedy special market.

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Hulu plans to release 10-12 new stand-up comedy specials per year, doubling down on the genre's streaming potential
Comedian Jim Gaffigan praises Hulu's hands-off approach, saying the streamer 'gives comedians their flowers' unlike other platforms

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Jim Gaffigan, Hulu, Hularious