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Second City: First Family of Comedy

Second City: First Family of Comedy

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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StatusEnded
Original NameSecond City: First Family of Comedy
First Air DateAugust 25, 2006
Last Air DateSeptember 8, 2006
Seasons1
Episodes3
Episode Runtime 0min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesCanada, United States of America
Production Companies
NetworksCBC Television
S01E03

Part Three

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 comedy greats who got their start with Second City, honing their comedic skills by learning to improvise. The hour is an entertaining blend of comic sketches, movie clips and exclusive interviews with the likes of Tina Fey, Alan Arkin, Mike Myers, Martin Short, Patrick McKenna and Colin Mochrie.

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