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Second City: First Family of Comedy

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About Second City: First Family of Comedy

Second City: First Family of Comedy is a comedy and documentary TV series that premiered on CBC Television on August 25, 2006. It has 1 season and 3 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 3 "Part Three", aired on September 8, 2006.

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.

  • Comedy
  • Documentary

Last updated

Episodes

3 episodes · 1 season

Miniseries

2006 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 20 years ago

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  1. E3

    3. Part Three

    Finale

    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.

  2. E2

    2. Part Two

    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.

  3. E1

    1. Part One

    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.

Cast & crew

  • Dave Thomas

    Dave Thomas

    Self - Host

  • Scott Thompson

    Scott Thompson

    Self - Host

  • Joe Flaherty

    Joe Flaherty

    Self - Host

Second City: First Family of Comedy FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Second City: First Family of Comedy?

Second City: First Family of Comedy has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on September 8, 2006.

When did the latest episode of Second City: First Family of Comedy come out?

The most recent episode of Second City: First Family of Comedy, Season 1 Episode 3 "Part Three", aired on September 8, 2006.

How many seasons of Second City: First Family of Comedy are there?

Second City: First Family of Comedy has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.

When did Second City: First Family of Comedy first air?

Second City: First Family of Comedy first aired on CBC Television on August 25, 2006.

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