Exclusive book excerpt from Budd Friedman’s “The Improv: An Oral History of The Comedy Club That Revolutionized Stand-Up”
Budd Friedman, with help from Tripp Whitesell and interviews from dozens of the famous comedians,...
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Episode #155: Mark Lonow
Mark Lonow is an actor, producer and talent manager, but he’s perhaps best known for...
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The Improv: 50 Years Behind The Brick Wall
When Budd Friedman’s Improv comedy club turned 40, he celebrated with a primetime...
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Before They Were Famous: 19 Stand-Up Comedians Who Performed on A&E’s An Evening at the Improv
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Improvisation comedy club’s opening in New...
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Budd Friedman reminisces about The Improv on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
You don’t often see a comedy club owner on as a guest for a late-night TV talk show. But...
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