JAMESTOWN, NY - The acquisition of the Gateway Train Station (formerly "Erie-Lackawanna Train Station") and its surrounding property by the National Comedy Center in the Summer of 2017 was the culmination of a 25-year renovation and development … [Read more...]
No Representation from NCC at Zoning Board Hearing Leads to Tabling Variance, Special Use Permit
JAMESTOWN - A variance request involving electronic signage at the National Comedy Center (NCC) had to be tabled by the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals Wednesday because no one from the NCC was on hand to represent the organization. The NCC is … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Acquires the Archive of Comedian Shelley Berman
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA - The National Comedy Center is has acquired the archive of ground-breaking comedian Shelley Berman, who passed away in September 2017 at the age of 92. The donation was formally announced during a tribute attended by Larry … [Read more...]
Kevin James, Robert Klein Join 2017 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Line-up
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center has announced that Kevin James, Robert Klein and more will join Jim Gaffigan in Jamestown, NY during the 2017 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, August 3-6. Tickets will go on pre-sale to members on May 16, and on … [Read more...]
UPMC Chautauqua WCA to Host NCC Officials During Doctors’ Day Luncheon on Friday
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center (NCC) will be well represented during UPMC Chautauqua WCA's annual Doctors' Day luncheon and commemoration taking place Friday, March 31 in Jamestown. Both NCC Executive Director Journey Gunderson and NCC … [Read more...]
Jim Gaffigan to Headline 2017 Lucy Comedy Fest, Nation Comedy Center Moving Forward
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center has announced that stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan will be coming to Jamestown to headline the 2017 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. NCC Executive Director Journey Gunderson announced on Tuesday that Gaffigan’s … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Journey Gunderson Discusses the 2016 Lucytown Half Marathon and 5K Run
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, Oct. 5, 2016. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Journey Gunderson, executive director of the National Comedy Center and Lucy Desi Museum about the 2016 Lucytown Half … [Read more...]
Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Draws Attendees from 41 States
JAMESTOWN - The numbers are in and the 2016 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival brought in thousands of people from across the country. In fact, the four-day event drew attendees from 41 different states to downtown Jamestown. That's according to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – A Preview of the 2016 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival with Journey Gunderson
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, July 29, 2016. WRFA Public Affairs director Jason Sample talks with Journey Gunderson from the National Comedy Center and Lucy-Desi Museum to get details about the 2016 Lucille Ball Comedy … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Acquires Archives of George Carlin
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center (NCC) has acquired the archives of George Carlin. The acquisition was announced Tuesday by the comedian’s daughter, Kelly Carlin, at a private event in New York hosted by the NCC. The contents of the … [Read more...]
