Second City: First Family of Comedy (2006)
The series 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.
Second City: First Family of Comedy: Season 1 - 3 Episode s
1x1 - Part One
August 25, 2006
The first episode, hosted by 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, of all things, improvised.
1x2 - Part Two
September 1, 2006
The focus is on SCTV - one of the funniest television series ever to hit the airwaves. From the opening credits, with TV sets being hurled from apartment windows, to the insane movie parodies and wacky characters, Life and Times charts the inner workings of a show, which became a huge North American hit. Host Scott Thompson adds his own cross-dressing flair to an hour of hilarious entertainment featuring some of the biggest names in comedy - from Andrea Martin, John Candy and Catherine O'Hara to Martin Short, Eugene Levy and Joe Flaherty.
1x3 - Part Three
September 8, 2006
The final episode explores how Second City revolutionized the world of comedy by pioneering improvisation. Hosted by Second City alumnus Joe Flaherty, the show features a cast of comedy greats who got their start with Second City, honing their comedic skills by learning to improvise. The hour is an entertaining blend of comic sketches, movie clips and exclusive interviews with the likes of Tina Fey, Alan Arkin, Mike Myers, Martin Short, Patrick McKenna and Colin Mochrie.
Second City: First Family of Comedy: 1 Season
Actors in Second City: First Family of Comedy
Dan Aykroyd
Himself, Self
Tina Fey
Self, Herself
Alan Arkin
Himself, Self
Mike Myers
Himself, Self
Harold Ramis
Himself, Self
Martin Short
Self, Himself
Ryan Stiles
Himself, Self
Jim Belushi
Self
Dave Thomas
Himself, Self
Colin Mochrie
Self, Himself
Joe Flaherty
Himself, Self
Jayne Eastwood
Herself, Self
Bernie Sahlins
Himself, Self
Sheldon Patinkin
Himself, Self
Paul Shaffer
Self, Himself
Joyce Sloane
Herself, Self
Andrew Alexander
Himself, Self
Catherine O'Hara
Herself (Archival Footage), Self (Archival Footage)
Andrea Martin
Herself (Archival Footage), Self (Archival Footage)
Scott Thompson
Himself, Self
Len Stuart
Himself, Self
Pat Whitley
Himself, Self
Bev Schechtman
Herself, Self
Tony Rosato
Himself, Self
Robin Duke
Herself, Self
Dick Blasucci
Himself, Self
Paul Flaherty
Himself, Self
Dick Blasucci
Self