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The Laugh Factory
Laugh Factory at Night.jpg
The Original Laugh Factory in Hollywood, California
Address 8001 Sunset Boulevard
Hollywood, California
90046
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.

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
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:

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