The Comedy Store
This documentary series brings to life the legends, heartbreak and history created at The Comedy Store, which over the past 47 years has launched the careers of a breathtaking array of stars.
Genre: Documentary, Comedy, History
Cast:Jim Carrey , Bobby Lee , Bill Burr , Whitney Cummings , Howie Mandel , Louie Anderson , Jay Leno , Neal Brennan , Mike Binder , David Letterman , Tim Allen , Sebastian Maniscalco , Andrew Santino , Iliza Shlesinger , Marc Maron , Louis C.K. , Bert Kreischer , Bob Saget
S1.E1 ∙ Saw You Last Night on The Tonight Show
The Comedy Store's founding generation in the 1970s launched the careers of some of the most legendary comics of all time: Freddie Prinze, Richard Pryor, David Letterman, Jay Leno and more.
S1.E2 ∙ The Comedy Strike
The 1979 comedy strike saw Mitzi and The Store's comics enter one of the darkest moments in comedy history. But the club soon recovered to house incredible talents like the one and only Richard Pryor.
S1.E3 ∙ The Wild Bunch
These were the party years, but when Mitzi Shore fell sick in the late 90s, the Store floundered without her leadership as hot comics retreated to other clubs.
S1.E4 ∙ Joe Rogan Returns
Joe Rogan returns to the Store after a seven-year ban. The massive podcast stardom of Rogan and pals like Marc Maron, Bill Burr and Whitney Cummings make the Store once again the hottest club in the industry.
S1.E5 ∙ The Birth of a Bit
The fifth and final episode spotlights Mitzi Shore's death, its impact on the iconic club and who's now running The Store. We also explore the current state of stand-up and the new style of shows being developed on the famous stage.
