Comedy legend Robert Smigel, who wrote and directed the new animated musical “Leo,” has known Stephen Colbert for decades and once scouted a young Colbert at Chicago’s famed Second City improv. “Leo,” starring Adam Sandler, is available now on Netflix. | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Second City is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of one of our dearest alums, Joe Flaherty. With a career spanning decades, Joe brought laughs to generations of comedy audiences. A performer, director and stage manager, Joe was a member of “The Next Generation” cast at The Second City Chicago alongside John Belushi and Harold Ramis. He was also a member of the first Second City Toronto company in 1973 alongside John Candy, Eugene Levy, and Gilda Radner. A year later, Joe co-directed

13 reactions | It’s the most wonderfully tacky time of the year-ish! Laugh along with The Second City as comedy’s best and brightest roast the chestnuts outta all the things we lovingly loathe about the season. On stage November 29 - December 1: https://bit.ly/2r7w3FF | Marcus Performing Arts Center | Facebook

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