''On Location'' is a series from HBO. The series premiered on New Year's Eve 1975 with a one-hour performance by Robert Klein and became a source for uncensored stand-up comedy performances from performers such as

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, Redd Foxx,

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, Pat Cooper and others. In addition to showing select comedians,'' On Location'' featured comedy shows such as the annual Young Comedians Show and comedy club shows.''Various HBO Guides'' From 1982 to 1986, a version of the "HBO In Space" program opening sequence was used to introduce the series.

HBO On Location episodes

Partial list of specials

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Early version introduction of HBO's ''On Location''
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HBO On Location episodes

Partial list of specials

See also

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