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American Comedy Institute
Distance: 1.9 Mi1600 Broadway
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Steinberg Talent Management
Distance: 1.9 Mi1600 Broadway
10019 New York -
The Daily Show - Comedy Central
Distance: 2.2 Mi604 W 52nd St
10019-5013 New York -
SophieK
Distance: 2.4 Mi262 W 38th St Rm 1702
10018-5897 New York -
Baratunde
Distance: 3.5 MiPO BOX 4668
10163-4668 New York
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Comic Strip Live was born on a Monday night in May of 1975 by Richard Tienken, John McGowan and Robert Wachs. We found the original and current location the very next day. The plan was to gut the existing bar and build additional space in the backyard. Building plans were submitted and the day before their approval, a fatal fire at the Blue Angel Cabaret resulted in a moratorium on all building permits. Thirteen months later, The Comic Strip opened as the safest club in New York City having complied with all the new fire and safety codes. Originally the Comic Strip featured comics, singers, magicians and novelty acts. We soon realized that stand up comedy was the only way to go and we've been a comedy Showcase club ever since. New York Magazine calls Comic Strip Live "the most expertly booked club in the city." Our first big star was box office legend Eddie Murphy. The first time Eddie came into the club, he was only 18 and had a little too much attitude. A few days later, he apologized and we gave him a shot. Saturday Night Live soon followed and the rest is show biz history. Eddie in turn discovered Chris Rock at The Comic Strip one night. Rolling Stone magazine recently described Rock's career as "ballistic." Like so many acts, television Superstar Jerry Seinfeld worked for many years at the Comic Strip. Everybody called Seinfeld "Doctor Comedy" because there wasn't a bit Jerry couldn't fix...