The concept of vulgarly lacing into those you love is deliciously highlighted in this Comedy Central-broadcast special DVD release, spotlighting Denis Leary. When the tradition began I’m not completely sure, but the Friars’ Club guys turned it into high art back several decades ago. Here actor and comedian Leary, who got his start as that maniac from the MTV promos who “you hear knocking and is comin’ in,” gets explicitly touched up by a laugh-inducing laundry list of friends and former co-workers, including Gina Gershon, Colin Quinn, Jeff Garlin, Jim Breuer and Ed Lover and Dr. Dre (extra props to those who can spot the Who’s the Man? in-jokes).

Flanked by guests Kiefer Sutherland, Elizabeth Hurley, Bill Nunn and others, Leary gets flamed as having released a filmography that includes “more bombs than Hamas.” Quinn’s offerings are probably the funniest from the on-site guests; also weighing in via remote are Jon Stewart, Christopher Walken, Michael J. Fox, Conan O’Brien and Rene Russo, the latter of whom provides a profane sketch that jokingly reveals herself as a transsexual. Supplemental extras on the DVD include Leary’s full-length, uncensored, expletive-laden response (20-odd minutes of somewhat scripted fare, not among his best blasts), red carpet intro footage and additional behind-the-scenes bits and excised material. To purchase the title via Amazon, click here. B (Show) B+ (Disc)