HISTORY

We started things off with a bang in 2008 and announced our arrival on the cover of The Plain Dealer’s FR!DAY magazine. Highlights of the 2008 Festival included:

Four Stand-up Comedy Shows at The Hermit Club featuring the best 40 comedians in Cleveland.  Improv & Sketch show at Powerhouse Pub with Last Call Cleveland, FWB and Point of No Return.

“Cleveland Laughs” TV Special with WVIZ featuring veteran Cleveland comedians:

• ​Jimmy Malone (WMJI, Magic 105.7 FM)

• Mike Veneman

• John Rathbone

• Mike Cheselka

• Marc Jaffe

• Quinn Patterson

• Basil

 

​Comedy Fan Forum at The Plain Dealer hosted by Mike McIntyre (WCPN, The Plain Dealer) and featuring guest panelists:​

• ​Nick Kostis (Hilarities)

• Lee Herlands (Cleveland Improv)

• Ann Elder (Laugh In)

• Dave Schwensen (Comedy Author)

• Mike Polk,

• Jim Tews

• Mike Baker