The Second City
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Don't go, O!I came to Chicago for college because I liked the look of fire escapes snaking down alleyways, because I wanted to see what this Second City comedy thing was all about, because "The Blues Brothers" and "The Untouchables" made it look... In this article: Chicago, Oprah Winfrey, The Second City, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Pizza, God, Chicago Cubs, Waco Brothers, and David Cronenberg |
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ChicagoNow | 1 day ago
Vote for Pedro. Or the Funniest Video.
...help them? Read every blog on ChicagoNow and then check out the Metromix "So You Think You Can Funny!" contest! Published in Chicago, Second City and tagged Fred Willard, Jeff Garlin, Jeff Griggs, Metromix, Mick Napier, Rachel Dratch, So You...
In this article: Metromix, Jeff Garlin, Second City, and Chicago
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The Huffington Post | 4 days ago
Jeff Kahn: A Tribute to Ken Ober
It was 1986 and I was broke and struggling in a sea of improv Chicago comedians to land a coveted spot at Second City when I got a called to audition to be the official company, "spokes-turtle" for DeMet's Chocolate Turtle candy. The...
In this article: Ken Ober, Remote Control, MTV, New York, Bob Dylan, Woody Allen, Duran Duran, Chicago, and Los Angeles
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Chicago Tribune | 5 days ago
1,700-mile commute each week
...new in the world of improv. iO Chicago, the famed improvisation company and school, has had students drive from Detroit for classes. Second City once had a student who flew in every week from Georgia. Thomas Crane is special. He is 24 and...
In this article: Chicago, Oklahoma, Second City, Chris Farley, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Detroit, and Texas
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NBC | November 09, 2009
Second City Tix Now $1800
Updated 1:15 PM CST, Mon, Nov 9, 2009 Last Thursday, the $125 tickets to the Second City alumni show sold out within 25 minutes. "I have 12 Main Stage Tickets Available for sale for the Second City 50th Anniversary Alumni Show!" reads...
In this article: Second City, Saturday Night Live, Fred Willard, Jim Belushi, Taylor Swift, Kanye, Horatio Sanz, and Tim Kazurinsky
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Chicago Tribune | November 08, 2009
Second City's old sketches not rusty, but a little dusty
...of course, kills the mood -- a bold statement at the time, but one that verges on quaint now that improv companies dot the city and Second City's 50th anniversary celebration approaches in December. The famous "Museum Piece,"...
In this article: Second City, Francis W. Parker School, Barbara Harris, and Alan Arkin
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Lexington Herald-Leader | November 05, 2009
Second City: The first name in satire
On its 50th anniversary, legendary Chicago comedy troupe rolls into Lexington The Second City company coming to the University of Kentucky on Friday includes, from left, Sayjal Joshi, Katy Marquardt, Katie Rich, Michael Lehrer, Shad...
In this article: Saturday Night Live, University of Kentucky, Chicago, Alan Arkin, Tina Fey, Groundhog Day, Memorial Hall, and University of Chicago
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Huffington Post | November 04, 2009
Second City 50th Anniversary Show: Colbert, Carell Among Star Alumni Returning For Bash
That's the day of Second City's much-anticipated 50th anniversary show "The Second City Alumni: One Night Only." The venerable comedy troupe just released the line-up of performers, and it is star-studded enough to make you drop whatever...
In this article: Stephen Colbert, Second City, Steve Carell, Martin Short, Jack McBrayer, Catherine O'Hara, Andrea Martin, Harold Ramis, Joe Flaherty, and Jeff Garlin
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Jaunted | November 04, 2009
Chicago: Second City Alumni Return To Chi-Town For 50th Anniversary Par-Tay
...Tina Fey, Chris Farley, Rachel Dratch. The list goes on forever because this marks the company's 50th year in the funny business. Of course, Second City has to throw itself a big birthday party to celebrate. The company's illustrious...
In this article: Second City, Chicago, Steve Carell, Rachel Dratch, Trademark, Martin Short, John Belushi, Stephen Colbert, and Jim Belushi
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Chicago Tribune | November 03, 2009
Colbert, Carell coming to Chicago for Second City show
Second City confirms Carell, Colbert, Belushi, Wendt, Dratch, Garlin, Vardalos, many others Second City has released the lineup for its big, 50th-anniversary mainstage show on Dec. 12. Entitled "The Second City Alumni: One Night Only,"...
In this article: Second City, Stephen Colbert, Chicago, Alan Arkin, Hawaii, Academy award, and The Colbert Report
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Chicago Sun-Times | November 03, 2009
Second City 50th anniversary schedule
To celebrate the Second City's 50th anniversary, Chicago's legendary comedy theatre will host a weekend of performances, panel discussions and screenings at its intimate theatres on Dec. 11-13. All events will be held at The Second City...
In this article: Fred Willard, Robert Klein, Robin Duke, David Shepherd, and Skybox
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The Second City is a long-running improvisational comedy enterprise which originated in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
The Second City Theatre opened on December 16, 1959 and has since expanded its presence to several other cities, including Toronto and Los Angeles. The Second City has produced television programs in both the United States and Canada including SCTV, Second City Presents, and Next Comedy Legend, as well as being heavily involved in the creation of the satirical 1969 sci-fi film "The Monitors." The Second City Las Vegas closed on Aug. 1, 2008. Since its debut, Second City has consistently been a starting point for comedians, award winning actors, directors, and others in show business.
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