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The Second City (Toronto)

1973-present · Toronto, ON, Canada

Toronto franchise opened 1973, rescued and expanded by Andrew Alexander in 1974 — produced SCTV and an entire wing of Canadian comedy.

Known for

Opened in 1973 by Bernie Sahlins and Joyce Sloane; was failing financially when Andrew Alexander licensed Canadian rights in 1974 by assuming the debt.
Alexander founded The Second City Entertainment Company in 1976; its first TV production was SCTV.
Alumni include Gilda Radner, John Candy, Dan Aykroyd, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Andrea Martin, Martin Short, Mike Myers, Colin Mochrie.

Connected to

Schools & Theaters

The Second City (Chicago)

People

andrew alexanderbernie sahlins

Troupes

sctv

Sources

Referenced by

People

Andrea Martin Bernard Sahlins Catherine O'Hara Dan Aykroyd Dave Thomas Eugene Levy Gilda Radner Joe Flaherty John Candy Martin Short Mike Myers

Concepts

Conservatory Program

Schools & Theaters

Monkey Toast UK The Second City (Chicago)

Troupes

Second City Toronto (Original Cast)The Kids in the Hall

Festivals

Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival