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Where comedy legends were born, broke, and occasionally punched each other.
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TMDB
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IMDb
82
Rotten Tomatoes
80
Audience Score
85
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The Comedy Store (2020)

Nostalgic chaosOral history goldComedy church

Latest Episode

The Birth of a Bit
6.060 min

Season 1 • Episode 5

Latest

The Birth of a Bit

Nov 1, 2020

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 that have been harvested, birthed and workshopped at the Store like Tony Hinchcliffe's 'Kill Tony,' Don Barriss' 'The Ding Dong Show,' and 'Comedy Store Tonight' starring long-time Store veteran Argus Hamilton.

Overview

ComedyDocumentary

This documentary series brings to life the legends, heartbreak and history created at iconic L.A. club The Comedy Store, which over the past 47 years has launched the careers of a breathtaking array of stars.

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Content warning
Legacy and sacrificeArtistic purity vs. commerceMentorship and exploitationThe cost of funny

Standout Aspects

Acting

Legends at their most unguarded and vulnerable.

Direction

Binder's insider access yields stories never told before.

Editing

Seamless weaving of archival gold with present-day reflection.

Best for:Solo: Late night rabbit hole for comedy obsessives.·Rewatch: Catch new names and stories on repeat viewings.·Friends: Debate who had it worst in the '70s lineup.
Heads up:Triggers: Multiple accounts of sexual harassment, addiction, suicide.·Language: Comedians being comedians — relentless profanity.
First AiredOct 4, 2020
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelheavy
Seasons1·Episodes5
Showtime

Top Cast

Mike Binder

Mike Binder

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Jay Leno

Jay Leno

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David Letterman

David Letterman

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Howie Mandel

Howie Mandel

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Damon Wayans

Damon Wayans

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Jimmie Walker

Jimmie Walker

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Marc Maron

Marc Maron

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Bill Burr

Bill Burr

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Andrew Dice Clay

Andrew Dice Clay

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Bob Saget

Bob Saget

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Michael Keaton

Michael Keaton

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Whitney Cummings

Whitney Cummings

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Chris Rock

Chris Rock

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Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan

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Joey Diaz

Joey Diaz

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

The iconic neon sign was almost scrapped in the '90s until Pauly Shore bought and restored it himself.

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