2022 was a busy year for the National Comedy Center. Executive Director Journey Gunderson tells us more. … [Read more...]
Amy Poehler Joins National Comedy Center Board of Directors
Amy Poehler has joined the National Comedy Center's Board of Directors. With a wide-ranging comedy career that spans improv, sketch, situation comedy and feature films, the Emmy Award-winning Poehler has been acclaimed for her eight years as a … [Read more...]
City to Hold Halloween Trick or Treat Trail on Riverwalk on October 29
A Halloween Trick or Treat Trail will be held on the Riverwalk this Saturday, October 29. The free event will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Council President Tony Dolce said it will be located on the Riverwalk behind the National Comedy … [Read more...]
Betty White Collection Donated to National Comedy Center
The National Comedy Center has received the collection of comedy legend and actress Betty White. Much of the collection , which includes pieces from White’s award-winning work in acclaimed TV comedies The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Golden Girls … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Announces Annual Awards
The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce will recognize local leaders and organizations at its Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, October 6. Steven Cobb will be honored as Person of the Year. Cobb is the Executive Director of the Mental Health … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – National Comedy Center-Jeff Sotzing – August 25, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Carson Entertainment Group President Jeff Sotzing about a new exhibit on Johnny Carson and The Tonight Show at the National Comedy Center. … [Read more...]
U.S. News & World Report Names National Comedy Center ‘Top 25 Family Weekend Getaway’
U.S. News & World Report has named the National Comedy Center a “Top 25 Family Weekend Getaways in the U.S.” The publication states that the top getaways guarantee enriching activities for all ages and that the destinations offer special … [Read more...]
Johnny Carson Exhibit Opens at National Comedy Center
The National Comedy Center and special guests celebrated the opening of an exhibit on Johnny Carson this weekend. Carson Entertainment Group President and nephew of Johnny Carson, Jeff Sotzing, said the new exhibit, Johnny Carson - The Immersive … [Read more...]
Arts on Fire – Pat Hazell talks new Johnny Carson variety show and exhibit – August 12, 2022
Comedian, writer and podcast host Pat Hazell talks with WRFA's Anthony Merchant about his one night only Johnny Carson variety and tribute show in Jamestown, NY, the new Carson exhibit at the National Comedy Center, what it was like to perform on … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Presenting ‘Carson Tonight’ at Reg on Saturday
The National Comedy Center is presenting "Carson Tonight" at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts this Saturday, August 13. Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson said the stage show is a celebration of the Johnny Carson exhibit that's … [Read more...]
