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Second City: First Family of Comedy

DocumentaryComedy

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.

Aug 25, 20061 seasons3 episodesEndedEN

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Dan Aykroyd

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Tina Fey

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Alan Arkin

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Mike Myers

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Harold Ramis

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Martin Short

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Jim Belushi

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Ryan Stiles

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Colin Mochrie

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Dave Thomas

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Joe Flaherty

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Jayne Eastwood

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Paul Shaffer

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Andrew Alexander

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Catherine O'Hara

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Andrea Martin

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Scott Thompson

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Tony Rosato

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Seasons

Miniseries

3 episodes

Premiered Aug 25, 2006

Episodes

1–3 of 3

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Ep 1

Part One

Aug 25, 2006

43m

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 -- most of all -- improvised.

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Ep 2

Part Two

Sep 1, 2006

43m

Scott Thompson charts the inner workings of SCTV, the television incarnation of Second City known for insane movie parodies and wacky characters that became a hit across North America.

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Ep 3

Part Three

Sep 8, 2006

43m

Joe Flaherty explores how Second City revolutionized the world of comedy by pioneering improvisation. Featuring a cast of comedy greats who got their start with Second City, honing their comedic skills by learning to improvise - including Tina Fey, Alan Arkin, Mike Myers, Martin Short, Patrick McKenna, and Colin Mochrie.