History

An Oral History of the Improv

(Interview starts at 2:00) Budd Friedman, founder of The Improv Comedy Club and co-author Tripp Whetsell of “The Improv: An Oral History of the Comedy Club that Revolutionized Stand-Up” walk us down memory lane recalling for many of us the joy and laughter of nights at The Improv. I WANT TO BE A MANAGER. . … Read more

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Testimonials

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New York