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{{About|the comedy festival in Montreal}}
{{About|the comedy festival in Montreal}}
{{Infobox recurring event
{{Infobox recurring event
| name= Just for Laughs
|name= Just for Laughs
| logo=
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| image= Victor_JustForLaughs_trademark.jpg
|image= Victor_JustForLaughs_trademark.jpg
| caption= "[[Victor (mascot)|Victor]]", the Just for Laughs trademark mascot
|caption= "[[Victor (mascot)|Victor]]", the Just for Laughs trademark mascot
| location= [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]
|location= [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]
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| founded= July 14, 1983
|founded= July 14, 1983
| dates=
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| genre= [[Comedy festival]]
|genre= [[Comedy festival]]
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'''Just for Laughs''' ({{lang-fr|Juste pour rire}}) is a [[comedy festival]] held each July in [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], [[Canada]]. Founded in 1983, it is the largest international [[comedy festival]] in the world.<ref>{{cite news|author=Georgia Brown |url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2007/mar/16/scotland.canada.australia |title=Five top comedy festivals around the world &#124; Travel &#124; guardian.co.uk |publisher=Guardian |date= March 16, 2007|accessdate=2013-06-05 |location=London}}</ref>
'''Just for Laughs''' ({{lang-fr|Juste pour rire}}) is a [[comedy festival]] held each July in [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], [[Canada]]. Founded in 1983, it is the largest international [[comedy festival]] in the world.<ref>{{cite news|author=Georgia Brown|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2007/mar/16/scotland.canada.australia|title=Five top comedy festivals around the world|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=March 16, 2007|accessdate=June 5, 2013|location=London}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Just for Laughs was founded in 1983 by [[Gilbert Rozon]] as a two-day French language event. In 1985, [[Andy Nulman]] joined the festival's staff and introduced English language events as well; under Nulman's stewardship, the festival increased to a full month, with French-speaking performers during the first half, and English speakers in the second half. International and non-verbal acts (acrobats, pantomimes, etc.) are scattered throughout the program. In 1999, Nulman left the festival's full-time employ; however, he directed its major Gala Shows at the St. Denis Theatre every July, and remained on the board of directors of the festival's parent company After an 11-year absence, Nulman returned to Just for Laughs in July 2010 as president of Festivals and Television.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nsb.com/speakers/view/andy-nulman |title=Andy Nulman » Speaker Profile » National Speakers Bureau |publisher=Nsb.com |date= |accessdate=2013-06-05}}</ref>
Just for Laughs was founded in 1983 by [[Gilbert Rozon]] as a two-day French language event. In 1985, [[Andy Nulman]] joined the festival's staff and introduced English language events as well; under Nulman's stewardship, the festival increased to a full month, with French-speaking performers during the first half, and English speakers in the second half. International and non-verbal acts (acrobats, pantomimes, etc.) are scattered throughout the program. In 1999, Nulman left the festival's full-time employ; however, he directed its major Gala Shows at the St. Denis Theatre every July, and remained on the board of directors of the festival's parent company After an 11-year absence, Nulman returned to Just for Laughs in July 2010 as president of Festivals and Television.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nsb.com/speakers/view/andy-nulman|title=Andy Nulman » Speaker Profile » National Speakers Bureau|website=Nsb.com|accessdate=June 5, 2013}}</ref>


Each day, performers, "New [[Vaudevillians]]" and other acts both vocal and visual perform throughout the city, particularly in the "[[Quartier Latin, Montreal|Latin Quarter]]"—an area known for its theatres, cafés and boutique shopping. In the evenings, the nightclubs and live venue theatres offer special programs supporting the performers. Although Just for Laughs attracts spectators from around the world, many of those in the audience are talent scouts, booking agents, producers and managers from the entertainment industry. Performing at the festival is one of the biggest opportunities for undiscovered talent to showcase their act in front of industry professionals.
Each day, performers, "New [[Vaudevillians]]" and other acts both vocal and visual perform throughout the city, particularly in the "[[Quartier Latin, Montreal|Latin Quarter]]"—an area known for its theatres, cafés and boutique shopping. In the evenings, the nightclubs and live venue theatres offer special programs supporting the performers. Although Just for Laughs attracts spectators from around the world, many of those in the audience are talent scouts, booking agents, producers and managers from the entertainment industry. Performing at the festival is one of the biggest opportunities for undiscovered talent to showcase their act in front of industry professionals.
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In July 2007, Just For Laughs celebrated its 25th edition, launching a festival in [[Toronto]], Ontario. In 2009, the [[Chicago]] festival was launched and aired on [[TBS (TV channel)|TBS]].
In July 2007, Just For Laughs celebrated its 25th edition, launching a festival in [[Toronto]], Ontario. In 2009, the [[Chicago]] festival was launched and aired on [[TBS (TV channel)|TBS]].


== TV shows ==
==TV shows==
Just for Laughs has also been a launchpad for many US network television and [[sitcom]] careers, and is frequently featured as a ''foreign on-location'' highlight of late-night US network talk shows.
Just for Laughs has also been a launchpad for many US network television and [[sitcom]] careers, and is frequently featured as a ''foreign on-location'' highlight of late-night US network talk shows.


Just For Laughs films many performances at the annual festival in Montreal and the TV productions from these tapings air regularly on [[CBC Television]], [[The Comedy Network]] and [[TVA (TV network)|TVA]]. The shows feature stand-up performances from the festival and sometimes include "canned bits" shot on location around [[Montreal]], Canada.
Just For Laughs films many performances at the annual festival in Montreal and the TV productions from these tapings air regularly on [[CBC Television]], [[The Comedy Network]] and [[TVA (TV network)|TVA]]. The shows feature stand-up performances from the festival and sometimes include "canned bits" shot on location around [[Montreal]], Canada.


During the summer of 2007, [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] aired episodes of ''[[Just for Laughs: Gags]]''.<ref>[http://abc.go.com/primetime/justforlaughs/index Just For Laughs - justforlaughs - Just For Laughs - ABC.com]{{dead link|date=June 2013}}</ref> It consisted of two half-hour episodes, and aired mostly on Tuesdays from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm [[Eastern Time Zone (North America)|ET]]. The content and format was exactly the same as the Canadian counterpart, but was hosted by [[Rick Miller (comedian)|Rick Miller]], who introduced each segment with a quirky pun. The show returned to the ABC lineup as a [[mid-season replacement]] on January 1, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20071214abc01 |title=From The Futon Critic (December 14, 2007) |publisher=Thefutoncritic.com |date= |accessdate=2013-06-05}}</ref> The series was initially not renewed after the half-season, but ABC reversed their decision. The third season of the show, titled simply ''Just for Laughs'', began airing on June 21, 2009 at 7:00 pm ET.<ref>[http://tvseriesfinale.com/articles/abc-announces-their-2008-09-schedule-whos-been-cancelled/ ABC Announces Their 2008-09 Schedule. Who's Been Cancelled?]</ref><ref>[http://tvseriesfinale.com/articles/just-for-laughs-cancelled-returns/ Just for Laughs returns]</ref>
During the summer of 2007, [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] aired episodes of ''[[Just for Laughs: Gags]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abc.go.com/primetime/justforlaughs/index|title=Just For Laughs|publisher=[[American Broadcasting Company]]|accessdate=August 22, 2007|archiveurl=//web.archive.org/web/20090805013915/http://abc.go.com/primetime/justforlaughs/index?pn=index|archivedate=August 5, 2009}}</ref> It consisted of two half-hour episodes, and aired mostly on Tuesdays from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm [[Eastern Time Zone (North America)|ET]]. The content and format was exactly the same as the Canadian counterpart, but was hosted by [[Rick Miller (comedian)|Rick Miller]], who introduced each segment with a quirky pun. The show returned to the ABC lineup as a [[mid-season replacement]] on January 1, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20071214abc01|title=From The Futon Critic|date=December 14, 2007|website=Thefutoncritic.com|accessdate=June 5, 2013}}</ref> The series was initially not renewed after the half-season, but ABC reversed their decision. The third season of the show, titled simply ''Just for Laughs'', began airing on June 21, 2009 at 7:00 pm ET.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/abc-announces-their-2008-09-schedule-whos-been-cancelled/|title=ABC Announces Their 2008-09 Schedule. Who's Been Cancelled?|date=May 13, 2008|accessdate=May 13, 2008|archiveurl=//web.archive.org/web/20091010054414/http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/abc-announces-their-2008-09-schedule-whos-been-cancelled/|archivedate=October 10, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/just-for-laughs-cancelled-returns/|title=Just for Laughs returns|date=June 18, 2009|accessdate=June 20, 2009|archivedate=October 3, 2009|archiveurl=//web.archive.org/web/20091003061034/http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/just-for-laughs-cancelled-returns/}}</ref>


== See also ==
==See also==
*[[Culture of Quebec]]
*[[Culture of Quebec]]
*[[Television of Quebec]]
*[[Television of Quebec]]
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*[[Melbourne International Comedy Festival]]
*[[Melbourne International Comedy Festival]]


== References ==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
==External links==
* [http://www.hahaha.com/ Official site of acts and tickets Montreal]
*[http://www.hahaha.com/ Official site of acts and tickets Montreal]
* [http://www.hahaha.com/en/watch-this/videos/ Just For Laughs' video portal]
*[http://www.hahaha.com/en/watch-this/videos/ Just For Laughs' video portal]
* [http://www.cbc.ca/justforlaughs/index.html Official CBC Website]
*[http://www.cbc.ca/justforlaughs/index.html Official CBC Website]
* {{IMDb company|0171482|Just for Laughs}}
*{{IMDb company|0171482|Just for Laughs}}


* {{IMDb title|0442283|Juste pour rire}}
*{{IMDb title|0442283|Juste pour rire}}
* {{IMDb title|0294660|Just for Laughs: Montreal Comedy Festival}}
*{{IMDb title|0294660|Just for Laughs: Montreal Comedy Festival}}
* {{IMDb title|0337654|Just for Laughs (Australian compilation TV show)}}
*{{IMDb title|0337654|Just for Laughs (Australian compilation TV show)}}
* {{IMDb title|0407404|Just for Laughs (Irish compilation TV show)}}
*{{IMDb title|0407404|Just for Laughs (Irish compilation TV show)}}


* ''Just for Laughs'' {{ASIN|B000JO8Z2C}}
*''Just for Laughs'' {{ASIN|B000JO8Z2C}}
* ''Juste Pour Rire: Juste Le Meilleur des Galas 2005'' {{ASIN|B000CEORVW}}
*''Juste Pour Rire: Juste Le Meilleur des Galas 2005'' {{ASIN|B000CEORVW}}
* ''Juste Pour Rire: Juste le Meilleur des Galas 2006'' {{ASIN|B000S6OJBW}}
*''Juste Pour Rire: Juste le Meilleur des Galas 2006'' {{ASIN|B000S6OJBW}}
* ''Juste Pour Rire: Les Grands Moments - Volume 1'' {{ASIN|B000T39PKY}}
*''Juste Pour Rire: Les Grands Moments - Volume 1'' {{ASIN|B000T39PKY}}
* ''Just for Laughs: Stand Up, Vol. 1 - Best of the Uptown Comics'' {{ASIN|B000BD1LB8}}
*''Just for Laughs: Stand Up, Vol. 1 - Best of the Uptown Comics'' {{ASIN|B000BD1LB8}}
* ''Just for Laughs: Stand Up, Vol. 2 - On the Edge'' {{ASIN|B000C20VNC}}
* ''Just for Laughs: Stand Up, Vol. 2 - On the Edge'' {{ASIN|B000C20VNC}}


Revision as of 05:52, 2 April 2015

This article is about the comedy festival in Montreal. For other uses, see Just for Laughs (disambiguation).
Just for Laughs
Victor", the Just for Laughs trademark mascot
GenreComedy festival
Location(s)Montreal, Quebec
FoundedJuly 14, 1983
Websitehttp://www.hahaha.com/

Just for Laughs (French: Juste pour rire) is a comedy festival held each July in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1983, it is the largest international comedy festival in the world.[1]

History

Just for Laughs was founded in 1983 by Gilbert Rozon as a two-day French language event. In 1985, Andy Nulman joined the festival's staff and introduced English language events as well; under Nulman's stewardship, the festival increased to a full month, with French-speaking performers during the first half, and English speakers in the second half. International and non-verbal acts (acrobats, pantomimes, etc.) are scattered throughout the program. In 1999, Nulman left the festival's full-time employ; however, he directed its major Gala Shows at the St. Denis Theatre every July, and remained on the board of directors of the festival's parent company After an 11-year absence, Nulman returned to Just for Laughs in July 2010 as president of Festivals and Television.[2]

Each day, performers, "New

Vaudevillians" and other acts both vocal and visual perform throughout the city, particularly in the "Latin Quarter
"—an area known for its theatres, cafés and boutique shopping. In the evenings, the nightclubs and live venue theatres offer special programs supporting the performers. Although Just for Laughs attracts spectators from around the world, many of those in the audience are talent scouts, booking agents, producers and managers from the entertainment industry. Performing at the festival is one of the biggest opportunities for undiscovered talent to showcase their act in front of industry professionals.

Saint-Denis Theatre in Montreal with Victor

The Just for Laughs festival also has the

short films
from around the world as well as several feature-length films.

In February 1994, the festival sponsored a splinter project in Hollywood, Florida. That coastal area is a favourite winter destination for Quebecers who head south to vacation in the warmer weather. The event, Juste Pour Rire—En Vacances (Just For Laughs—On Vacation), was held in the Young Circle Park, an outdoor venue with an urban park setting.

Improv All Stars stage from the Just For Laughs festival in 2003

In July 2007, Just For Laughs celebrated its 25th edition, launching a festival in Toronto, Ontario. In 2009, the Chicago festival was launched and aired on TBS.

TV shows

Just for Laughs has also been a launchpad for many US network television and sitcom careers, and is frequently featured as a foreign on-location highlight of late-night US network talk shows.

Just For Laughs films many performances at the annual festival in Montreal and the TV productions from these tapings air regularly on

TVA. The shows feature stand-up performances from the festival and sometimes include "canned bits" shot on location around Montreal
, Canada.

During the summer of 2007,

ET. The content and format was exactly the same as the Canadian counterpart, but was hosted by Rick Miller, who introduced each segment with a quirky pun. The show returned to the ABC lineup as a mid-season replacement on January 1, 2008.[4] The series was initially not renewed after the half-season, but ABC reversed their decision. The third season of the show, titled simply Just for Laughs, began airing on June 21, 2009 at 7:00 pm ET.[5][6]

See also

References

  1. ^ Georgia Brown (March 16, 2007). "Five top comedy festivals around the world". The Guardian. London. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
  2. ^ "Andy Nulman » Speaker Profile » National Speakers Bureau". Nsb.com. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
  3. ^ "Just For Laughs". American Broadcasting Company. Archived from the original on August 5, 2009. Retrieved August 22, 2007.
  4. ^ "From The Futon Critic". Thefutoncritic.com. December 14, 2007. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
  5. ^ "ABC Announces Their 2008-09 Schedule. Who's Been Cancelled?". May 13, 2008. Archived from the original on October 10, 2009. Retrieved May 13, 2008.
  6. ^ "Just for Laughs returns". June 18, 2009. Archived from the original on October 3, 2009. Retrieved June 20, 2009.

External links

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