Laugh Factory
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| File:Laugh Factory at Night.jpg The Original Laugh Factory in Hollywood, California | |
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| Address | 8001 Sunset Boulevard Hollywood, California 90046 |
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| Owner | Jamie Masada[2] |
| Type | Comedy club |
| Capacity | Hollywood: 300 |
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| Opened | 1979[1] |
| Website | |
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Laugh Factory is a chain of comedy clubs in the United States. The chain is owned by Laugh Factory Inc., and the founder and current chief executive is Jamie Masada.[3]
Endurance record
[edit | edit source]The Laugh Factory keeps track of an endurance record for the comedian who can deliver the longest single set at the club. The record-holding performances are listed below:[4][5][6]
| Date | Duration (hr:min) | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 2:41 | Richard Pryor |
| April 10, 2007 | 3:50 | Dane Cook |
| April 15, 2007 | 6:07 | Dave Chappelle |
| December 3, 2007 | 6:12 | Dave Chappelle |
| January 2, 2008 | 7:34 | Dane Cook |
Acts of charity
[edit | edit source]On December 8, 2010, at 4:38 pm, the Laugh Factory broke the Guinness World Record for "Longest Continuous Stand Up Comedy Show (Multiple Comedians)".[7] The record was previously held by Comic Strip Live that set the original record of 50 hours. The Laugh Factory surpassed 50 hours on Wednesday and continued non-stop until 10:38 pm, Thursday, December 9, setting a new record of 80 hours. Dom Irrera was on stage when the record was broken, and Deon Cole was on stage when the new record was set. The event, titled "Toy to the World", was paired with a Toy Drive for Children's Hospital. Over 130 different comedians performed, and the event was live-streamed over the internet. The Laugh Factory held this record until April 15, 2015, when the record was broken by jokesters at The East Room in Nashville, Tennessee.[8]
Charity fundraisers have been held at the club, including benefit nights for the Red Cross, USO, Cops for Causes, Comics Without Borders, Wounded Warriors, Middle Eastern Comedy Fest, and Stand Up for India.[9]
Locations
[edit | edit source]Outlets of the chain are located in:
References
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External links
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- Laugh Factory on YouTube
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- Nightclubs in Los Angeles County, California
- Comedy clubs in the United States
- Landmarks in Los Angeles
- Event venues established in 1979
- 1979 establishments in California
- Buildings and structures in Hollywood, Los Angeles
- Buildings and structures in Long Beach, California
- Tourist attractions in Los Angeles
- Comedy clubs in California