Laugh Factory facts for kids
The Original Laugh Factory in Hollywood, CA
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| Address | 8001 Sunset Boulevard |
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| Location | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Owner | Jamie Masada |
| Type | Comedy club |
| Capacity | Hollywood: 300 |
| Opened | 1979 |
The Laugh Factory is a famous chain of comedy clubs in the United States. It's a place where many well-known comedians perform stand-up comedy. The Laugh Factory was started in 1979 by Jamie Masada, who still owns it today. It's known for being a fun spot to watch live comedy shows.
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Longest Comedy Performances
The Laugh Factory keeps track of a special record. This record is for the comedian who can perform the longest stand-up comedy show without stopping. Many famous comedians have tried to set this record.
Here are some of the longest performances at the club:
| Date | How Long (hours:minutes) | Comedian |
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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 |
Helping Others Through Laughter
The Laugh Factory is also known for its charity events. They use comedy to help raise money and support important causes.
Setting a World Record for Charity
On December 8, 2010, the Laugh Factory set a new Guinness World Record. They broke the record for the "Longest Continuous Stand Up Comedy Show (Multiple Comedians)". The show went on for an amazing 80 hours straight!
Over 130 different comedians performed during this event. It was called "Toy to the World" and was held with a Toy Drive. All the toys collected went to Children's Hospital. The whole show was even streamed live online for everyone to watch.
Other Charity Events
The Laugh Factory has hosted many other charity fundraisers. These events help different groups and causes. Some of the organizations they have helped include:
- Red Cross
- USO
- Cops for Causes
- Comics Without Borders
- Wounded Warriors
- Middle Eastern Comedy Fest
- Stand Up for Pakistan
Laugh Factory Locations
You can find Laugh Factory clubs in several cities across the United States. These are places where you can go to enjoy live comedy shows.
Some of the locations include:
