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At 50, Second City still churning out the laughs

2010-02-23T14:58:44Z

<div><p>CHICAGO (Reuters) - When Second City, the Chicago-based comedy theater troupe, marked its 50th anniversary this past weekend with an alumni reunion, the event drew as many stars as a Hollywood premiere.</p><p>With CHICAGO - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Richard Kind, Bonnie Hunt and Andrew Alexander walks the red carpet at The Second City Celebrates 50 Years of Funny at 1616 N. Wells Avenue on December 12, 2009 in Chicago, Chicago for 50th anniversary of landmark Second City improv theater</div><div><p>Actor Steve Carell and hundreds of other comedians are gathering in Chicago to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Second City.</p><p...

Second City at 50: Still cranking out laughs

2010-02-23T18:38:44Z

<div id="subtitle">Second City at 50: A `comedy factory' still cranking out laughs _ and stars</div><div><p>On a blustery fall afternoon, Andy St. Clair slips into an empty club, with rows of tables, wooden chairs and a bare stage awaiting its next bit of comedy magic.</p><p>It doesn't look like much, but the stage is something of a shrine.</p...

Even in disgrace, Blagojevich finds the spotlight

2010-02-26T20:12:55Z

<div id="subtitle">Out of office and under indictment, former Ill. governor still finds ways to grab spotlight</div><div><p>Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been rejected by the people of his state, bounced out of office by legislators and indicted by federal prosecutors. But in the world of entertainment, he's a hit.</p><p>Television, radio, t...

Improv theater in new setting, not that it matters

2010-02-27T17:28:43Z

<div><p> Fans of improvisational theater were left with a void when Second City closed up shop last summer after more than eight years at the Flamingo.</p><p>But remnants of the troupe are still around. Under a different banner, they are keeping alive one of the most difficult art forms.</p><p>Improv

Second City

2009-03-17T13:57:51Z

20090307;ON;Entertainment;E12 -- The cast of 0% Down, 100% Screwed from left to right: Leslie Seiler, Darryl Hinds, Caitlin Howden, Kerry Griffin, Reid Janisse and

See: Laughter Unlimited

2010-03-04T12:26:22Z

<div><p> University of Chicago students got together and decided, well, life is pretty darned funny. The group changed both theater and improv, encouraging audience participation to keep them on their toes ("Name an animal?" "Hamster!" "OK!" and the act changed accordingly.) It's popularity grew as comedians such as Jim Belushi , Bill Murray , John Candy , Eugene Levy and more joined the re...

Q+A: Jim Belushi

2010-03-04T14:11:08Z

<div id="subtitle">‘Family’ says it all about Belushi</div><div><p> At the start of his career, Jim Belushi lived in the shadow of his comedian brother, John.</p><p>One day he might be living in the shadow of his son — and he couldn’t be happier.</p><p>He talked with the Sun about his son, Robert, a 27-year-old actor who is takin...