Second City: First Family of Comedy — Season 1, Episode 1: Part One
Comedy, Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 3 episodes
Episode synopsis
The first episode, hosted by Dave Thomas, traces how a little theatre stage in Chicago launched several generations of famous comedians and revolutionized the world of comedy. We find out what was behind the name “Second City” and who was behind the drive to create comedy that was smart, political, edgy and, of all things, improvised.
About 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.