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The Second City: First Family of Comedy (2006) Reviews

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Take a behind-the-scenes look at the comedy club that served as the genesis for SCTV and Saturday Night Live with this documentary originally shot for Canadian television and featuring interviews with an impressive array of history-making hosted by Dave Thomas, Joe Flaherty, and Scott Thompson. Few could have seen the remarkable future in store for a small Chicago comedy club that first opened its doors in December of 1959. Now comedy fans can see just how some of their favorite stars broke into the big time as rare archival clips combine with the memories of Dan Aykroyd, Paul Shaffer, Eugene Levy, Martin Short, and Catherine O'Hara to offer a visual history of comedy's defining force. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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	Walter C.

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This DVD is divided into 3 TV episodes in chronological order. I suggest watching in inverse order and consider not watching number one. All have too much talking and not enough film clips. #3 has Tina Fey and it's amazing to see her in her frumpy period. It will give every unattractive girl hope to see Fey's amazing transformation! This episode also has Ryan Stiles and Colin Mochrie, two of the best ever at improv. #2 covers SCTV (Second City TV). You see some famous people you didn't know performed at Second City. #1 shows the early days and is repetitive with stuff also contained on other episodes. Skip it.

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