Summaries

A history of New York's famous comedy club Comic Strip Live.

EAT DRINK LAUGH: The Story of The Comic Strip showcases the iconic New York comedy club where Jerry Seinfeld, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler and hundreds of the best comedians of our time honed their craft. EAT DRINK LAUGH explores the struggles, triumphs, and incredible journey of the people who kept the comedy club's doors open and the comedians who graced its stage with their unique voices night after night since 1976. Among the comics featured in the film are Richard Belzer, Billy Crystal, Gilbert Gottfried, Arsenio Hall, Carol Leifer, Jay Leno, Richard Lewis, Bill Maher, Jerry Seinfeld, Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler, Joe Piscopo, Colin Quinn, Paul Provenza, Paul Reiser and Chris Rock.—Anonymous

EAT DRINK LAUGH is the story of the epicenter of stand-up comedy in New York City when stand-up was booming in the 80s. It's about The Comic Strip comedy club, also known as the 'red-headed stepchild' of the comedy club world, that nonetheless earned its place in show business by launching comedy legends including Jerry Seinfeld, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock and Adam Sandler. With the the indelible imprint of the talent that worked out their jokes on its stage, The Comic Strip defined an era in comedy, that will be remembered as the greatest of all time.

Details

Keywords
  • new york city
  • club
  • new york
Genres
  • Comedy
  • History
  • Biography
  • Documentary
Release date Jul 24, 2014
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations New York City, New York, USA
Production companies Letterbox Pictures

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Runtime 1h 20m
Color Color
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