ComicsTripLive.com
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New york night clubs, stand up comedy, stand up comedians, new york city events
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Comic Strip Live was born on a Monday night in May of 1975. 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. Paul Reiser was asked by a fellow Comic Strip performer to accompany him to a film audition. The Director asked Paul if he wanted to read for the part as well. He did and got the part! That film was "Diner" and it launched Paul's illustrious career.
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