Thirty-five years may not seem like something to laugh at, but in this case it is.
Los Angeles’ famed HaHa Comedy Club turned 35 this week – quite the accomplishment for any business, let alone a comedy club given recent economic circumstances.
The story behind the club, in particular its owners, is a tale of success and the American Dream. It leads today’s Stand-Up Spotlight.
There’s also a birthday story about Amy Schumer having a little fun with Jennifer Lawrence; a list of current top black female comedians; and for weekend watching pleasure, a list of the top comedy specials currently available on Max.
Only a few more hours before the weekend arrives. Make them funny.
STAND-UP SPOTLIGHT – August 19, 2023
At 35, HaHa comedy club is the epitome of the (funny) immigrant success story
On paper, Jack and Tere Assadourian seem an unlikely couple to run an L.A. comedy club. They’re immigrants — an Armenian man from Lebanon who grew up selling handbags and managed restaurants after moving to the U.S. and a woman from Mexico City who never set foot inside a comedy club before becoming the co-owner of one. But 35 years later, running their mom-and-pop comedy club comes as natural as breathing.
Jack wastes no time rattling off the story of his life, from his birth in Lebanon to fleeing the country during the civil war in 1975 to coming to the U.S. when he was 18 . Fast-forwarding through his former lives as a handbag salesman, a restaurant manager and, of course, his status as the life of the party at the the place he bought that would become the HaHa when it was still a Mexican restaurant hosting karaoke nights.
Amy Schumer Wishes Pal Jennifer Lawrence Happy Birthday with ‘Trailer Trash’ Doll Photo: ‘Never Change’
Amy Schumer appears to be roasting Jennifer Lawrence on her birthday.
As the Hunger Games actress turned 33 on Tuesday, Schumer, 42, posted a photo of a “Trailer Trash” doll, complete with blonde braided pigtails, heavy blue eye makeup, a plaid tie-front top, short shorts with a zigzag hemline — and a pet pig under one arm.
Black Female Comedians: The Ones You Should Know, Guaranteed to Make You Laugh
Did you know that August 16th is National Tell A Joke Day? What better way to celebrate than watching Black female comedians whose personality, clever jokes, and unique sense of humor will have you laughing for hours?
Here are some comedians who are dominating the comedic arena.
The 20 Best Stand-Up Specials on Max
Maybe it’s a Sunday night and you’re looking for something funny to watch. Maybe you just got dumped and are looking for a little comedic relief. Maybe you are a budding, up-and-coming comedian and want some much-needed inspiration. Whatever the reason, if you’ve got a Max subscription, there’s something for everyone in this list of the top stand-up comedy specials on the streamer.
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