The Comedy Club

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Running time: 90 mins

They found their voice amidst unlikely odds. Cobb's Comedy Club grew to be the "it" spot of San Francisco's fledgling comedy scene, helping discover young comedians such as Dana Carvey, Bob Saget, Paula Poundstone, Ellen DeGeneres, Bobcat Goldthwait, Bill Maher, and Robin Williams. When fire nearly destroyed all but the spirit of Cobb's, owner Tom Sawyer gave his all to restore the beloved venue. The emotional rollercoaster that Cobb's faced mirrors Sawyer's passion for comedy as he frequently asked himself, "Can San Francisco truly support comedy?" The Comedy Club is an exclusive insight into the rise and fall of San Francisco's effervescent comedic scene through interviews and recorded performances of the famous comedians themselves. - Zarin Khan Preceded by the short film: Downsizer; dir. Joe Pavlo; United Kingdom; 12 min.

Season:
2016
Director:
David C. Schendel
Cinematography:
David C. Schendel
Cast:
Bob Saget, Dana Carvey, Paula Poundstone, Kevin Pollak, Bobcat Goldthwait, Arj Barker, W. Kamau Bell, Michael Pritchard
Editor:
Lasse Jarvi, David C. Schendel
Producer:
David C. Schendel, Daniel Riviera
Language:
English
Genre:
Documentary
Music:
Arlen Hart, Dana Carvey, Greg Howe