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The original club in New York City was notable for its role in starting the careers of many famous Comedian s, many of whom enjoyed later success in Television and Film . Among these are Billy Crystal , Robin Williams , Jon Stewart , Bill Maher , Rosie O'Donnell , Ellen DeGeneres , Robert Klein , Andy Kaufman , Ray Romano , Jim Carrey , Steven Wright , Eddie Murphy , Rodney Dangerfield , Dave Chappelle , Richard Lewis , Kevin James , Chris Rock , Garry Shandling , Kathy Griffin , Denis Leary , Larry David , Tim Allen , Whoopi Goldberg , Colin Quinn , Jerry Seinfeld , Stephen Lynch , Dennis Miller , and many more. The original club has since gone out of business. Its former location, on 1st Avenue between East 78th Street and East 77th Street, is now occupied by Prince Properties, a Real Estate agency. The chain is currently negotiating to build a new club in the New York area. |