Comedy club pioneer Budd Friedman, who helped launch the careers of Richard Pryor, Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, Bette Midler, and many others, has died at age 90, relatives told multiple media outlets…
And from actor-comedian Richard Lewis: “Budd Friedman passed tonight. In 1971, my father, a hero to me, died young. I was lost and found by this man who was a veritable kingmaker for many young comedians at his famed Improv. In many ways he was a lifesaver. I loved him and his family. RIP pal.”
Gradually comedians started using the venue to practice their acts and talent scouts from “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” and other New York-based television shows began coming around looking for new acts to book. Along the way, the Improv became the place for fans to see up-and-coming talent, as well as established comedians who would often show up unexpectedly to try out new material.In 2014, Friedman sold the chain to Levity Entertainment Group, which is now known as Levity Live.
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