The Comedy Store

The Comedy Store is a Los Angeles comedy club founded in 1972 that became a major venue for stand-up comedy and a launchpad for performers.

Mitzi Shore: Mitzi Shore was an American comedy-club owner who ran the Comedy Store for decades. She took control of the club in 1973 and shaped its performer-centered identity.
Stand-up comedy: Stand-up comedy is a performance in which a comedian addresses an audience, usually with jokes and stories. The club is a venue built around this form of live performance.
Richard Pryor: Richard Pryor was an American stand-up comedian and actor known for candid, influential routines. His appearances helped establish the club as a destination for leading comedians.
The Comedy Store Players: The Comedy Store Players are an improvisational comedy troupe associated with the Comedy Store in London. The London troupe shows how the venue name and club model extended beyond Los Angeles.
Sammy Shore: Sammy Shore was an American comedian who co-founded the Comedy Store in Los Angeles. His club with Rudy De Luca opened the venue in 1972.
Open mic: An open mic is an event where performers sign up for short, informal turns before an audience. Early-stage comedians use open-mic sets to test material before pursuing club bookings.
Robin Williams: Robin Williams was an American comedian and actor known for rapid improvisation and energetic performances. He performed at the club during the rise of his stand-up career.
The Comedy Store (London): The Comedy Store is a London comedy club founded in 1979 and distinct from the Los Angeles venue. The London club shares the name but has a separate history and comedy scene.
Rudy De Luca: Rudy De Luca is an American comedian, actor, and filmmaker who co-founded the Comedy Store. He helped establish the club before Mitzi Shore took over its management.
Comedy roast: A comedy roast is an event where speakers humorously insult an honored person, often with prepared material. Roasts became a recurring format associated with the club's stages and performers.

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