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Second City: First Family of Comedy

Legendary comedians recount their humble beginnings with Chicago's iconic improv troupe, featuring rare early performance clips and behind-the-scenes stories from producers who witnessed the early days of John Belushi, John Candy, and Bill Murray.

Legendary Chicago improv troupe launched careers of many famous comedians, featuring rare early performances and producer recollections of John Belushi, John Candy, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, and others, with interviews from notable figures like Dan Aykroyd, Alan Arkin, Jim Belushi, Mike Myers, Harold Ramis, Martin Short, and Tina Fey, offering a hilarious look at the troupe's history.

Episodes:

Episode 1 A College of Comedy

1. A College of Comedy

Aired: Aug 25, 2006

The next episode uncovers the Chicago theatre stage that launched numerous co...

Episode 3 Second City's Impact

3. Second City's Impact

Aired: Sep 8, 2006

The season finale delves into the profound impact of Second City on comedy, s...

Info about Second City: First Family of Comedy

Network: CBC Television

Production Countries: Canada, United States

Genres:Comedy, Documentary