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.

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Status	Ended
Original Name	Second City: First Family of Comedy
First Air Date	August 25, 2006
Last Air Date	September 8, 2006
Seasons	1
Episodes	3
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	Canada, United States of America
Production Companies
Networks	CBC Television

S01E03

Part Three

The final episode explores how Second City revolutionized the world of comedy by pioneering improvisation. Hosted by Second City alumnus Joe Flaherty, the show features a cast of comedy greats who got their start with Second City, honing their comedic skills by learning to improvise. The hour is an entertaining blend of comic sketches, movie clips and exclusive interviews with the likes of Tina Fey, Alan Arkin, Mike Myers, Martin Short, Patrick McKenna and Colin Mochrie.

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