Laugh Factory facts for kids
The Original Laugh Factory in Hollywood, California
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| Address | 8001 Sunset Boulevard Hollywood, California 90046 |
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| Owner | Jamie Masada |
| Type | Comedy club |
| Capacity | Hollywood: 300 |
| Opened | 1979 |
The Laugh Factory is a famous group of comedy clubs found across the United States. It is owned by a company called Laugh Factory Inc. The person who started it, Jamie Masada, is still the main leader today.
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Longest Comedy Shows: Setting Records!
The Laugh Factory loves to see which comedian can perform for the longest time without stopping! They keep a special record for these amazing, super-long comedy shows.
Who Held the Record?
Here are some of the comedians who held the record for the longest single show at the Laugh Factory:
| Date | Duration (hours:minutes) | Performer |
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| 1980 | 2:41 | Richard Pryor |
| April 10, 2007 | 3:50 | Dane Cook |
| April 15, 2007 | 6:07 | Dave Chappelle |
| December 3, 2007 | 6:12 | Dave Chappelle |
| January 2, 2008 | 7:34 | Dane Cook |
Making a Difference: Charity Events
The Laugh Factory is not just about laughs; it also helps people! They have hosted many events to support good causes.
Breaking a World Record for Charity
On December 8, 2010, the Laugh Factory broke a Guinness World Record! They held the "Longest Continuous Stand Up Comedy Show" with many different comedians. The show went on for an amazing 80 hours straight!
This event was called "Toy to the World." It was also a Toy Drive to collect toys for Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Over 130 comedians performed, and people could watch it live online. This record was held by the Laugh Factory until April 15, 2015.
Helping Other Causes
The club has also held many other charity events. These events helped groups like the Red Cross, the USO, Cops for Causes, Comics Without Borders, Wounded Warriors, Middle Eastern Comedy Fest, and Stand Up for India.
Where to Find the Laugh Factory
You can find Laugh Factory clubs in several cities. These are some of the places where you can enjoy a show:
