Second City: First Family of Comedy
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Second City: First Family of Comedy

2006
1 season
3 episodes
ComedyDocumentary

The series traces the evolution of one of the world's most successful comedy troupes from its humble beginnings as a stage production in Chicago to the hit late-night TV show.

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Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.Part One

    25-08-2006

    The first episode, hosted by Dave Thomas, traces how a little theatre stage in Chicago launched several generations of famous comedians and revolutionized the world of comedy. We f...

  • Ep 2

    2.Part Two

    01-09-2006

    The focus is on SCTV - one of the funniest television series ever to hit the airwaves. From the opening credits, with TV sets being hurled from apartment windows, to the insane mov...

  • Ep 3

    3.Part Three

    08-09-2006

    The final episode explores how Second City revolutionized the world of comedy by pioneering improvisation. Hosted by Second City alumnus Joe Flaherty, the show features a cast of c...

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