Dad Jokes is a docu-special directed by Daniel Hartigan and Mo Welch, starring stand-up comedian Mo Welch. Watch Mo as she takes a road trip to small-town Illinois while shedding all of her dad jokes and reuniting with her dad for the first time in almost twenty years. #mowelch #dadjokes #standup
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– CREDITS –
Executive Producers: Mo Welch, Daniel Hartigan
Producers: Brendan Kenney, Jeff Striker, Trevor Wineman, Jordan Levy
Editor: Jeff Striker
Director of Photography (Stand Up): Jordan Levy
Director of Photography (Documentary): Trevor Wineman
Camera Operators: Jordan Levy, Trevor Wineman, Paul McGovern, Bret Watkins
Additional Footage: Emma Cole
Music: Ziki Hexum
Additional Music: Jeff Striker
Pedal Steel: Joel Martin
Sound Mixer: Joanna Katcher
Sound at Lodge Room: Casey Pereira
BTS Photography: Jules Monstera
Additional BTS Photography: Katherine Leon
Colorist: Aaron Peak
Finishing: Neon Diesel
Hair and Make-Up: Emma Cole
Opening Comedian: Alana Johnston
Filmed at The Lodge Room in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA
“My Dad Billy” – Written by Samantha Martin, Performed by Niki and Zack Hexum
“Cotton Eye Joe” – Performed by Rednex, Courtesy of Battery Records
Stock Assets Provided by Storyblocks
Stand-Up Clips courtesy of: Comedy Central, TBS, JFL
Special Thanks –
Lodge Room Highland Park, Armington Community Center, Mary Welch Querfurth, Billy Welch, Beth Stelling, Aaron Weaver, Nnamdi Ngwe, Lauren Ruth Ward, Jamel JOhnson, Chelsea Handler, Anthony Jeselnik, Macaela Thayer, Mo’s Nude Bra Straps
Hi, everyone! It's Mo. Thanks for watching the special. It was a life-changing experience and I'm so happy you took the time to check it out.
Stop with the cutaways, stand up is all this should be, not life clips
This was a RIDE.
I would guess Dad is a Jan Smithers kinda guy.
Got three minutes in and realized it is true, woman are just not funny.
reading through the comments made me want to start counting how many times the word 'brave' would come up. But nah, I'm sure it's a ton anyhow.
so when do you get funny
With every re-watch, I appreciate something new: Mo's vulnerability, the masterful way she uses humor to tackle past trauma, the tales of motherhood intertwined with her memories of childhood, and the edge-of-your-seat build to a very satisfying conclusion. Well done to Mo, and to everyone involved in this project.
Most woman that grow up without a date end up prostitutes or dating older men.
I don’t know you, but it’s a fact of life and it seems like your doing good 👏🏼👏🏼
When a comedy special moves you while making ypu spit out your dinner
I prefer sunglasses like those because my eyes are super light sensitive, and I;m pretty sure I have very similar political views to her. If not more leftist.
Good stuff love her
When I think 80's babies I don't so much think of everyone smoking as 'no car seats'. You just held the baby in your lap. But it's tough to turn that into a joke so I can see why it's not there.
Oh, the "favorite zoo animal" Q? So insensitive, cause it's basically animal jail and brings back bad memories. A safe Q is how much he can bench and/or squat.
This was so well done, thank you ❤
14:20 joke is a rip off of Louie CK's joke about his ankle
Mo, I'm still waiting for the "why did you walk out on us, and where did you go?" question. Was it asked? Did he answer? Any other heart to heart stuff adressed? Also does your dad have a sense of humour? Does he like your jokes?
Can I get my money back, as a veteran of the “water one” we like gallows humor but not whining. I love my Mom and she’s funny without constantly talking about her v, such a female comedian trope.
Mo, please. ❤
The "playing catch" thing is a great premise.
Brilliantly executed Tragicomedy🎭
Thanks for sharing, this inspires others to explore their experiences and feelings 💕
I had no idea what i was in for. I grew up in Chester, Illinois 62233!!. Different story but so much relatable trauma..this is healing and hopeful and just…real.
Thank you ❤
I wish Mo could be my dad. This rocks.
I'm not info blondes or lesbians but very enjoyable comedy
Oh Mo, this is the first I ever encounter your content. This was bitter sweet, I have to admit, but isn't that life? This doesn't compare to Romeo and Juliette, but doesn't it, for us common following, a lil bit? Anyhow, thank you for this, you artista. Thank you for this piece of art ❤
I’m not military
I thought this was supposed to be a comedy special not a therapy session 🤦🏾♂️
Funny. I liked this one.
"Knock Knock Knock."
"Hello?"
"I got my period here for the first time."
-Forever Fan🤣
Wow that is a white trash story made good! Also what a soothing voice, I want her to be myy lesbian mom. My mom was always mean and screaming. I wish she had been a lesbian!
Wow that was heavy. Classic case of Comedy comes from tragedy. Couldn’t laugh with you on that matter.
NOTE: FEMALES CAN Not have Kids without His/ My/ or some Dude's Seed… 😂
❤
A Dixkless Chick needed a Dad for her Bastard Child..!
I don't even have an adult daughter, but I really want to go hug one right now.
This was awesome. Funny, irreverent but also heart warming. Thanks for taking the risk to make it!
the Carlton!! my hometown. And Dad jokes I get. Grew up w hearing the same ones legit every single day..
Fantastic job
Great song, you have a good voice. The story made me sad. Thanks for that. I hope your life has much improved. Oh, and i enjoyed the jokes… all three of them. This was more a sad biopic with a few jokes.
Absolutely INCREDIBLE! BEYOND funny & super real! Love everything about this so much! A must watch!
Thank you;lots of healing by your bravery in sharing the lighter side of trauma….thank you!
More jokes, less talking to your therapist, please.
Moms ARE hilarious.
Hi Mo! I am not in the army but I really loved this .
I can't even grasp the idea of a man not wanting anything to do with their children. That's not a dad, I wouldn't even call them a man. It's an insult to real men.
I watched this twice in one day, it really hit me like a sledgehammer. I'm also an 80s baby, and also grew up without a dad. The guts it took to track him down… just amazing. This is so much more than a comedy special, this is some very special ART. Thank you Mo!
She’s giving me Chelsea Handler vibes, who’s with me on that?
The fact that Mo Welch came from a dude like that is shaking my world a little bit. I always thought we wanted fewer dads like that. I’ve spent 17 years trying my damndest not to be, but now I have to worry about my daughter’s future opportunities in comedy. Can she even be successful OR funny without my active estranjement? Also, good dads want their daughters to feel good about themselves. Also, if “hotness” comes up, they’re a republican, not a father.
Truly, a wonderful and special special!
Omg this story is so sad! I hope you found some sort of closure through this vid.
It's interesting how you just give your mom a pass. Like she was totally innocent, not literally complicit…
Definitely demonstrates the importance of having decent parents.