The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall(2013)
Several comic greats pay tribute to the legendary stand-up stage founded by Budd Friedman in 1963.
Movie: The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall
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Several comic greats pay tribute to the legendary stand-up stage founded by Budd Friedman in 1963.
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2013-12-06
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