JAMESTOWN - After years of planning and construction, Wednesday, Aug. 1 is the day the National Comedy Center will open its doors to the public for the first time. The multi-million dollar effort is opening in conjunction with the 2018 Lucille … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Uses NCC as Backdrop to Announce Increase in Historic Preservation Funding
JAMESTOWN - U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was in Jamestown Monday morning to use the National Comedy Center as a backdrop for her announcement of more federal funding for the federal historic preservation grant program. Gillibrand said federal … [Read more...]
Gillibrand to Appear at NCC Monday to Highlight Federal Historic Preservation Program
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center opens this Wednesday, Aug. 1 and all the last minute details are falling into place. As part of the NCC opening, several special guests are expected to make their way to Jamestown this week, starting Monday … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson
Originally airing Thursday, July 26, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Journey Gunderson about the National Comedy Center, including the history of the project as well as what to expect once it opens to the public on Aug. … [Read more...]
House Unanimously Passes Legislation Recognizing National Comedy Center
WASHINGTON - Congress has officially recognized the National Comedy Center for being the first and only museum of its kind dedicated to the exclusive purpose of celebrating comedy. Congressman Tom Reed announced on Tuesday that the House of … [Read more...]
25-Year Development Odyssey: The National Comedy Center Finds a Home in Jamestown’s Historic Train Station
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...]
