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West Coast Comedy Workshop

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The pivotal 1970s Los Angeles improv incubator where emerging stand-ups and sketch writers developed routines, workshopped pilots, and formed career-defining alliances before network breakthroughs.

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Exclusive Report via @people: Jeff Franklin revealed how performing and writing alongside comedy legends John Ritter, Robin Williams, and Garry Shandling directly built his comedy credentials, providing the mentorship and peer recommendation that launched his first Hollywood staff writing job and ultimately led to creating Full House.