Review of Eddie Griffin: DysFunktional Family (2003) by Robert Denerstein for Denver Rocky Mountain News — 03 Apr 2003

For me, Griffin comes across as a second-tier comic in a hit-and-miss affair.

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This review of Eddie Griffin: DysFunktional Family (2003) was written by Robert Denerstein and published by Denver Rocky Mountain News on 03 Apr 2003.

Eddie Griffin: DysFunktional Family has generally received positive reviews.

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