WITNESS HISTORY LIVE AS TOP EBAY BIDDER PERFORMS WITH LOVITZ
LAUGH FACTORY, EBAY, RED CROSS, AND JON LOVITZ
MAKE COMEDY DREAM A REALITY ON NOVEMBER 30th!
The World Famous Laugh Factory made history last month by becoming the world's first comedy club to auction off a comedy spot on eBay. The winning bid came in at $7,600, and one-hundred percent of all proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross for global victims of all this year's natural disasters (i.e., Hurricane Katrina).
Our highest eBay bidder, Mark Moseley, offered $7,600 and secured himself a ten-minute set with Jon Lovitz during his weekly show at Laugh Factory in Hollywood on Wednesday, November 30, 2005. Moseley, one of the stars of Disney's MULAN 2, is a stand-up comic and actor who has appeared in movies such as SHREK 2, and TV shows including FATHER OF THE PRIDE. Mark also appears in the new video game hit TRUE CRIME-NEW YORK CITY.
Jon Lovitz adds: "I think the important thing is to recognize Mark Moseley's extreme generosity in donating $7,600 to help hurricane victims, and I really hope he has a great show." Mark is excited to be working to help Katrina victims. Says Mark "I grew up down there and worked in radio along the Gulf Coast, including in New Orleans, where I lived for two years. I have a lot of love for that area. This money will help a lot of folks who are still hurting."
Moseley's performance will also be seen at www.laughfactory.com
Laugh Factory V.P. of Business Development Shawn Ullman explains, "The Laugh Factory and owner Jamie Masada have always been extremely charitable with donations and community outreach, but now with the merging of the tech market and entertainment industries, we are the first comedy club in history to auction off stage time and broadcast the winner's performance online. We are delighted to make this generous contribution in such a groundbreaking way!"
Winner: Mark Moseley
Winning eBay Bid: $7,600
Performance date: Wednesday, November 30, 2005, 8 p.m.
Location: Laugh Factory, 8001 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood
Reservations/info: 323-656-1336 x1
Here are photos of the Press Conference held Tuesday November 29th to commemorate the event.
Our proud eBay winner Mark Moseley.
Jon Lovitz, Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masada, H.T. Linke, Director of Communication and Marketing for the American Red Cross, eBay winner Mark Moseley and Paul Rodriguez holding the donation to the Red Cross.
Mark Moseley presenting the $7600 check to H.T. Linke.
Mark Moseley flanked by comedy legends Jon Lovitz and Paul Rodriguez.
Jon Lovitz being interviewed by TV Journalist Kaci Christian.
Mark Moseley and the Laugh Factory V.P. of Marketing and Promotions Eric Peterkofsky
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The World Famous Laugh Factory has provided top-quality talent to L.A. and New York comedy fans for more than twenty-six years. Whether helping underprivileged kids gain self-confidence through the Laugh Factory Comedy Camp program, providing complimentary dinners to the Hollywood community every Thanksgiving and Christmas, hosting annual High Holidays services, or helping raise funds for our less fortunate global neighbors, the Laugh Factory prides itself in giving back to the community. (www.laughfactory.com)
CHECK OUT THE RED CROSS LINK:
http://www.redcrossla.org/story.php?id=127
JON LOVITZ AND MARK MOSELEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS
Photos by Laugh Factory Management and Michael Schwartz.
Thanksgiving at the Laugh Factory
THE LAUGH FACTORY HOSTED ITS 27th ANNUAL
FREE THANKSGIVING DAY DINNERS!!!
For its 27th year, the World Famous Laugh Factory provided free Thanksgiving dinners for struggling and/or lonely comics, actors, and the rest of the entertainment community or anybody who finds themselves alone on the holiday. Turkey and all the trimmings, along with healthy portions of comedy, were offered on Thanksgiving Day.
Here is Dane Cook serving one of the hundreds of guests who attended the event.
Tony Rock attending the buffet.
Dane Cook and Butch Bradley greeting guests.
Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masada explains: "Most comedians, actors, writers, directors, producers, and the like come to Hollywood with high ambition and low funds. Many have no family here and cannot afford to go home. By opening our door during the holidays for free food and friendship to the entertainment community and our less fortunate citizens, we create a great feeling of family and warmth." Last year, the Laugh Factory served more than 2,000 dinners. The Israeli-born Masada, a comic turned nightclub impresario, says that when he was struggling, he promised himself that "if I made it, I would give back to the community. This is my way of saying thanks."
Watch Dane Cook on SNL this Saturday December 3rd!!!!
Don't miss the chance to see one of America's funniest comedians grace the stage of the legendary TV show!!!
As Dane, a little more serious than usual, explains on his website: "The dream that I had in 7th grade is about to become a reality. I've been asked to host Saturday Night Live! December 3rd! I did this with my stand up comedy. Not a tv career or a film career. I did it because I was a good guy with great intentions. I never got caught up in anything beyond the simple idea of bettering myself at this craft that I love and respect. More than anything I am doing it because my fans are some of the sharpest, coolest comedy fans on this planet and you got behind me and never left." The Laugh Factory is very proud of him!
Ike "Bazooka" Quartey at the Laugh Factory!!!
Former WBA Welterweight champion Ike "Bazooka" Quartey, one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world, is posing here in fron of the Laugh Factory in New York with celebrity promoter Lou Dibella, one of the greatest matchmakers in boxing history. After deciding to end his four-year retirement and step into the ring again, Ike Quartey is now ready to hunt down much bigger game.
Jokoy on Carson Daly
Last week the Laugh Factory Blog put up two posts: one on Carson Daly coming to the Laugh Factory to view rising star comedians and the other about one of our ultimate favorites at the Laugh Factory: Jokoy. Well what do you know! Carson has asked Jokoy to perform on Last Call November 18th! We'd like to be the first to congratulate him and encourage everyone to check out what is sure to become one of the greatest stand-up comedians in America! Make sure to call reservations 323-656-1336 to see his next show or go to his website
www.jokoy.com!
GUESS WHO SAID THIS!
"First you forget names, then you forget faces. Next you forget to pull your zipper up and finally, you forget to pull it down.""
Everyday, the Laugh Factory publishes a quote by a famous comedian. The first person to guess the name of its author wins a ticket to an upcoming show!
Yesterday's quote was by Roseanne Barr
Surprise guest at Jay Davis' fantastic Life of the Party event tonight!
You never know who might pop up at Jay Davis' Life of the Party event! Get tix for tomorrow's awesome Tuesday 10pm show and we guarantee you'll be pleasantly surprised *hint hint*
Check out our "Tuesday Madness" post if you want to see images from last week's show. An incredible line-up of 25 comedians made a packed house shake with laughter. Carson Daly was there to see rising star comedians showcase for a chance to perform on Lat Call. He joined the ranks of the countless other celebrities who know that Jay Davis throws the best night of comedy in Los Angeles. Just in the past months we've seen Justin Timberlake, Ashley Simpson, Ashton Kutcher, Ryan Calabera, Gene Simmons, Wilmer Valderrama, Howie Day and Ron Jeremy line up for the number one comedy show in town! Call 323-656-1336 or go on
www.laughfactory.com now to get your tickets before it sells out! You can also join Jay Davis on Myspace to get discounted tickets to his show:
Jay Davis' Profile.
Chris Rock at the Laugh Factory!!!
Chris Rock made a surprise guest appearance during our Chocolate Sundaes show! The comedian that Vanity Fair recently called "the funniest man in America" got a standing ovation after performing to a packed house of incredulous fans. Call 323-656-1336 if you are interested in coming to the Laugh Factory's outrageous night of urban comedy hosted every Sunday by Chris Spencer. You never know which surprise guest might grace the stage!
Laugh Factory Party Bus!!!
Take the incredible Laugh Factory Party Bus to our College Night every Tuesday at 8:00pm!!!
Not in your wildest dreams would you ever think it possible to create such an awesome means of transportation. This baby comes fully equipped with flat screen TV, sound system, club lights, leather couches and even a dancer pole! It's the ultimate ride to the ultimate comedy club!
Get together your group of 35 party monsters and for only $20 per person we will pick you up at a predetermined destination, bring you to the Laugh Factory (admission is included in the price) and then take you back home after the show!
That's right: only $20 for transportation to and from the show plus admission! Call 323-848-2800 ext. 18 now to make a reservation!
Guess who said this
"I figure that if the children are alive when I get home, I've done my job."
Everyday, the Laugh Factory publishes a quote by a famous comedian. The first person to guess the name of its author wins a ticket to an upcoming show!
Yesterday's quote was by Larry Miller.
JDate at the Laugh Factory!
JDate was launched in 1997 to provide a global network for Jewish singles to find friendship, romance and life-long partners within their faith. In a few years it has grown to become the largest online community of Jewish singles anywhere with over 500,000 members! JDate.com is now a real cultural phenomenon and boasts the claim of beeing responsible for thousands of Jewish marriages, engagements, long-term relationships and lasting friendships.
The Laugh Factory hosted its first JDate event on Thursday November 10th. Comedian superstars Jon Lovitz and Larry Miller headlined with many of America's most acclaimed young performers, including the brilliant Dan Levy, Godfrey, Jokoy, James Harris, Johnny Walker and Sunda. Here are some of the best moments of this wild night of comedy!
Headliners Jon Lovitz and Larry Miller.
Dan Levy, the emcee of the night, with comedian Godfrey and the Laugh Factory's V.P. of Business Development, Shawn Ullman.
Larry Miller and the V.P. of Marketing for the Laugh Factory, Eric Peterkofsky.
Dan Levy with Laugh Factory favorite Johnny Walker.
Comedians James Harris and Sunda before getting on stage.
Dan Levy and Jokoy greeting fans.
GUESS WHO SAID THIS!
"Women say they have sexual thoughts too. They have no idea. It's the difference between shooting a bullet and throwing it. If they knew what we were really thinking, they'd never stop slapping us."
Everyday, the Laugh Factory publishes a quote by a famous comedian. The first person to guess the name of its author wins a ticket to an upcoming show!
Yesterday's quote was by Paul Rodriguez
Tuesday Madness!!!
Check out these photos from last night's enormously successful Carson Daly Showcase!!! Close to twenty rising stars gave their best for a spot on Last Call -dishing out some of the funniest comedy in America.
Jay Davis greeting the crowd. You can visit the host of Hollywood's hottest comedy show on Myspace for information and discounts to his incredible Tuesday event:
Jay Davis' Myspace Profile.
Godfrey and Jokoy showing the Laugh factory where it's at! Check out their webpages to discover more about these two Laugh Factory favorites:
Godfrey's Website &
Jokoy's Website.
Comedian Darren Carter giving the crowd a little wassup! He's up on Myspace too -you can check him out and read his hilarious blog entries!
See Darren Carter's Myspace profile.
Frazer Smith -emcee of the night- with comedian Brad Williams.
Myspace megacelebrity Ricky Terror and friends. We stole a moment from the Terror in the VIP to ask him why he's been coming to our Tuesday shows so often: "A lot of people see me as a Myspace Messiah -or Myspiah- but really I'm just your normal average superstar who enjoys a good laugh with my incredibly hot model and rockstar friends. And for that, there's only one place: the Laugh Factory. Warning: It can be painfully funny so just make sure you bring some groupies to massage you after the show." Check him out on Myspace:
Ricky Terror.
GUESS WHO SAID THIS!
"Sometimes I think war is God's way of teaching us geography"
Everyday, the Laugh Factory publishes a quote by a famous comedian. The first person to guess the name of its author wins a ticket to an upcoming show!
Yesterday's quote was by Lenny Bruce.
2005 Laurel Awards
The L.A. County Young Democrats hosted their 2005 award ceremony at the Laugh Factory. Awards were given to Mayor Villaraigosa, Paul Rodriguez, L.A. County Supervisor Yvonne Burke, and the City of West Hollwood.
Here's the Los Angeles Mayor receiving the award from Jon Lovitz, Kristen Lonner and Councilmember Eric Garcetti.
Mayor Villaraigosa with Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masada.
Jamie Masada, Jon Lovitz, Paul Rodriguez, Councilmember Eric Garcetti and West Hollywood Mayor Abbe Land.
Laugh Factory VP of Business development Shawn Ullman with Jon Lovitz and Paul Rodriguez.
Photos Courtesy of Michael Schwartz:
www.mphotoart.com
GUESS WHO SAID THIS!
"I won't say ours was a tough school, but we had our own coroner. We used to write essays like: What I'm going to be if I grow up."
Everyday, the Laugh Factory publishes a quote by a famous comedian. The first person to guess the name of its author wins a ticket to an upcoming show!
Yesterday's quote was by George Carlin.
Jokoy at the Laugh Factory!!!
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JOKOY -This Tuesday Nov. 8th, Thursday Nov. 10rd, Friday Nov. 11th and Saturday Nov. 12th at the Laugh Factory!!!Jokoy began his stand-up career in 1996 at a comedy club in Las Vegas. The bright lights of Las Vegas and the stage allowed Jokoy to see what his passion truly was - a burning love for comedy and the stage. Soon he was making everyone laugh, and fans were impressed by the high energy and physical emotion he exuded onstage. Jokoy quickly moved from open mic night to being one of the most requested comedians at "Catch a Rising Star," a signature show at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino.
A talent coordinator from Los Angeles spotted Jokoy and landed him his first television appearance on the nationally syndicated show BET's Comic View. Audiences have now laughed with Jokoy on two seasons of Comic View and watched him become a Showtime at the Apollo winner. Since then Jokoy has performed his energetic brand of comedy for the American troops stationed in Japan, Korea, and Okinawa as part of the USO tour. He has also opened for headlining acts such as Dave Chappelle (Chappelle's Show), Mike Epps (Next Friday), and Snoop Dogg.
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Currently Jokoy is touring the college circuit as a featured comedian and performing in comedy clubs across the country. You can catch him right now on VH1's I Love the 80's, or at the Hollywood Laugh Factory alongside fellow regulars like Jon Lovitz, Harland Williams, and Dane Cook. Look out for many upcoming TV and film appearances from this rising comedian, and be sure to check his website (jokoy.com) for media clips and updates, or visit his page on myspace (myspace.com/jokoy).
Harland Williams, Byron Allen, Jokoy, Robin Williams and Rick Overton at the Laugh Factory. And popping his head right behind Jokoy is Larry Woods, our beloved doorman.
Laugh Factory Located At:
8001 Sunset Boulevard
Hollywood CA 90046
Reservations and Info:
323-656-1336 ext.1
