Sammy Shore: Comedian and Comedy Store Founder

These sources provide an overview of the founding and history of The Comedy Store, a prominent American comedy club in West Hollywood, and offer biographical information on its two key figures, co-founder Sammy Shore and later owner Mitzi Shore. The club was initially established in 1972 by Sammy Shore and Rudy De Luca, but Mitzi Shore gained full ownership in 1974 following her divorce from Sammy, growing it into an influential venue responsible for launching the careers of numerous famous comedians. A significant historical event detailed across the documents is the 1979 comedians' strike, where performers successfully demanded payment after Mitzi initially refused, insisting the club was a "college of comedy" for exposure. Both Mitzi and Sammy Shore had extensive, separate car ...