ComedySportz History
How did ComedySportz start?
ComedySportz was started in 1984 in Milwaukee, WI by Dick Chudnow, who based it on the competitive Theatresports improvisational techniques of Keith Johnstone from Calgary, Alberta. Expansion began with the addition of Madison, WI, in 1985. The first Comedy League of America National Tournament was held in 1988, with 10 teams participating. The World Comedy League now has grown to a bunch of teams.
Who are some of our legends?
Roger "Hubba Hubba" Huebner (1950-2005)
When did each team begin play?
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Who's won the tournaments?
YEAR |
CHAMP |
RUNNER-UP |
1988 |
Milwaukee |
Madison |
1989 |
Madison |
Milwaukee |
1990 |
Milwaukee |
Madison |
1992 |
New York |
Milwaukee |
1993 |
New York |
San Jose |
1994 |
Milwaukee |
New York |
1995 |
Milwaukee |
Los Angeles |
1996 |
Kansas City |
Philadelphia |
1997 |
Quad Cities |
New York |
1998 |
Team America* |
Milwaukee |
1999 |
Portland |
Team America* |
2000 |
Austin |
Chicago |
2001 |
Chicago |
Los Angeles |
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2002 |
Quad Cities | Milwaukee |
| 2003 | DC | Midwest All-Stars |
| 2004 | Minneapolis | Milwaukee |
| 2005 | Los Angeles | Houston |
| 2006 | San Jose | Chicago |
| 2007 | Quad Cities | Milwaukee |
| 2008 | Portland | Provo |
* Team America was composed of 18 All-Stars from around the league.
Other tournaments include the 1989 LA Invitational (won by LA), and the 1995 Moyer Theatres ArtQuake Championship in Portland (won by LA).
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