The Comedy Store

About The Comedy Store

The Comedy Store is a 2020 TV documentary series directed by Mike Binder. The five-part series chronicles the evolution of comedy from within the walls of the iconic L.A. club. Binder, who began his career at The Comedy Store, brings us behind-the-scenes of this comedy landmark, where legends like Richard Pryor, Sam Kinison, and Dave Chappelle honed their art.

Making / Production

Produced by Showtime Documentary Films, this series presents an insightful journey through the five-decade-long history of one of the most influential comedy venues in the world. The Comedy Store is executive produced by Mike Binder, Mike Tollin, Jon Weinbach, Peter Shore, Paul Young, and Vince Vaughn.

Actors

• Whitney Cummings plays herself, sharing her own experiences and providing commentary on the impact of The Comedy Store.
• David Letterman appears as himself, recounting his days at The Comedy Store and sharing stories about its significance in his career.
• Jim Carrey also appears as himself, discussing his relationship with The Comedy Store and its role in shaping his comedy career.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This series features never-before-seen footage of stand-up sets at The Comedy Store.
• Director, Mike Binder, started his comedy career at The Comedy Store.
• Several comedians make an appearance in this documentary series, including Chris Rock, Sarah Silverman, and Jay Leno.

Awards

The Comedy Store documentary series has received critical acclaim but has not won any significant awards as of yet.

Quotes

• "It was a manic, beatnik, crazy clubhouse!" - Whitney Cummings
• "The Store is a demonic home for the comic spirit." - Jim Carrey

Music, Soundtrack

• The music and soundtrack for The Comedy Store were composed by Adam Dornblum, known professionally as Mocean Worker. The songs perfectly encapsulate the distinct eras in The Comedy Store's history.