Seconds, please
It's been 50 years and still we want more. Thankfully, the current batch of performers is ready to deliver. We asked promising Second City talent to interview their comic heroes about favorite scenes, big breaks and getting naked.
![]() C.J. Toledano interviews Jeff Garlin |

Chelsea Devantez interviews Stephnie Weir

Seth Weitberg interviews Andy Cobb

Abby McEnany interviews Pat O’Brien

Sam Richardson interviews Keegan-Michael Key

Tom Flanigan interviews Brian Stack

Second City’s connections to Chicago theater
The comedy institution known for sketch comedy and improv has strong ties to Chicago’s theater scene.

Second City ruined my life
Well, not exactly. But getting fired twice was quite a punch in the balls.

Life after Second City
For alumni, life goes on long after the laughter ends.

A brief history of the Second City
A timeline of Chicago’s temple of satire reveals plenty of highs and lows.

Second citizen
Even after developing SCTV and running both the Toronto and Chicago Second City theaters, Andrew Alexander keeps on hustling.
Second City’s best anniversary programming
All-star reunions and more are in the works for SC’s 50th.
Second City lists
Branches of the Second City family tree extend deep into film, TV—including Oscar nom fame and direct-to-video shame.

30 Rock's Scott Adsit
Art imitates life—three times—for this Second City alum.

Bonnie Hunt
The comic actor recalls Second City—and a guy named Rudy.
















































