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...]
Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Returns to Jamestown This Week
After the pandemic kept it on hold for two years, the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival returns to Jamestown this week. The festival kicks off Wednesday and continues through Sunday, August 7. National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey … [Read more...]
Children of Carl Reiner Attend Ribbon Cutting of Exhibit on Acclaimed Comedian at National Comedy Center
The children of Carl Reiner were in Jamestown Wednesday to cut the ribbon a exhibit honoring his work at the National Comedy Center. Actor and Director Rob Reiner, Writer Annie Reiner, and Artist Lucas Reiner were joined by Comedy Center Executive … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution, National Comedy Center Present Centennial Celebration of Carl Reiner Tonight
Chautauqua Institution, in partnership with the National Comedy Center, will mark the centennial year of late comedy legend Carl Reiner tonight at the Amphitheater. National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson said the program will … [Read more...]
