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About The Comedy Store

The Comedy Store is a comedy and documentary TV series that premiered on Showtime on October 4, 2020. It has 1 season and 5 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 5 "The Birth of a Bit", aired on November 1, 2020.

This documentary series brings to life the legends, heartbreak and history created at iconic L.A. club The Comedy Store, which over the past 47 years has launched the careers of a breathtaking array of stars.

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  • Documentary

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5 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2020 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 6 years ago

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  1. The Comedy Store S1 E5 still E5

    5. The Birth of a Bit

    Finale

    The fifth and final episode spotlights Mitzi Shore’s death, its impact on the iconic club and who’s now running The Store. We also explore the current state of stand-up and the new style of shows that have been harvested, birthed and workshopped at the Store like Tony Hinchcliffe's 'Kill Tony,' Don Barriss' 'The Ding Dong Show,' and 'Comedy Store Tonight' starring long-time Store veteran Argus Hamilton.

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    4. Joe Rogan Returns

    Podcasts and social media’s influence on the world of comedy. Joe Rogan returns to the Store after a seven-year ban. Joe and former doorman Marc Maron, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Annie Lederman and other podcasters help The Store once again become the hottest club in the industry.

  3. E3

    3. The Wild Bunch

    Enter the wild bunch: Sam Kinison, Andrew Dice Clay, Pauly Shore, Sandra Bernhard, Jim Carrey, Damon Wayans, and many more. These were the party years, but when Mitzi Shore fell sick in the late 90s, the Store floundered without her leadership as hot comics retreated to other clubs.

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    2. The Comedy Strike

    The 1979 comedy strike saw Mitzi and The Store's comics enter one of the darkest moments in comedy history. But the club soon recovered, featuring incredible talents like the one and only Richard Pryor, who used The Store as a gym to work out all-new material.

  5. E1

    1. Saw You Last Night on The Tonight Show

    The Comedy Store's founding generation in the 1970s launched the careers of some of the most legendary comics of all time: Freddie Prinze, Richard Pryor, David Letterman, Jay Leno and more.

The Comedy Store FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Comedy Store?

The Comedy Store has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on November 1, 2020.

When did the latest episode of The Comedy Store come out?

The most recent episode of The Comedy Store, Season 1 Episode 5 "The Birth of a Bit", aired on November 1, 2020.

How many seasons of The Comedy Store are there?

The Comedy Store has 1 season with 5 episodes in total.

When did The Comedy Store first air?

The Comedy Store first aired on Showtime on October 4, 2020.

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