And essentially godmother to a host of incredible talents.
I did post in the dead thread, but she feels bigger than that. Fascinating woman, fascinating life.
Comedy Store Owner Mitzi Shore Dies at 87
Comedians Remember Mitzi Shore: She ‘Made an Indelible Mark on Comedy’
I did post in the dead thread, but she feels bigger than that. Fascinating woman, fascinating life.
Comedy Store Owner Mitzi Shore Dies at 87
Mitzi Shore founded the legendary Los Angeles comedy club the Comedy Store in 1972 and became owner two years later. During her tenure, she influenced careers of up-and-coming comedians such as Robin Williams, Jay Leno, David Letterman, Chevy Chase, Jim Carrey, Chris Rock and Richard Pryor.
Mitzi Shore is credited for naming the club, which co-founded by her husband at the time, Sammy Shore, and fellow comedian Rudy DeLuca. When Sammy and Mitzi divorced in 1974, Mitzi gained ownership of the club. The Comedy Store building on Sunset Boulevard was formerly occupied by popular Hollywood nightclub Ciro’s.
Comedians Remember Mitzi Shore: She ‘Made an Indelible Mark on Comedy’