30 Years of History

2007

LAC adds second performance group - Sunday at 12noon with Comedy Improv for Kids by Kids
LAC kids are featured on KTLA's Morning Show viewed by 100,000 people.
Dave Coulier (Joey from TV's Full House) partners with LAC to develop content and talent for his new website CleanGuys.Tv.
The site featuring all clean comedy is sponsored by Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Major League Baseball and Hockey, and the former CEO of MY Space.
LAC provides content from Dub-A-Vision Clips, kids, teens, and adult improv shows.
Five LAC senior citizens are cast for a webisode about Super Senior Super Heroes.
The LAC Teen group builds to over 20 teens.
The adult company grows to over 200 performers with weekly shows.
LAC launches it's brand new website built by Safesearching.com

2006

LAC produces a new Mad Movie dubbing of the horror classic "Night of the Living Dead" opening to a sold out house and numerous "Critics' Picks."
It is then recorded into two TV episodes on DVD entitled "Dub-A-Vision" and marked to LAC's Fan Club getting 6 "Critics' Picks" from the L.A. Times.
The LAC Repertory Company grows to 175 members and the Kids Division grows to 32 members.
Camp bookings increase to 90 per year.

2005

LAC opens "Comedy Improv For Kids By Teens" on Saturdays with a weekly 5:30pm show.
Live movie dubbing returns to LAC Theatre with 5 movies including the world premiere dubbing of Arnold Schwarzenegger's first film "Hercules in New York."
It plays to sold out houses and is held over the whole year.
All dubbings again garner "Critics' Picks."
Camp bookings increase to 70 in the summer.

2004

KABC-TV picks LAC as "One of the top 3 Comedy Clubs in ALL of Southern California."
"Low Carb Sketch" opens to rave reviews.
LAC partners with Cinespace to perform 7 movie dubbings "Live" on 7 Sundays between May and November.
All 7 events get "Critic's Picks" from the L.A. Times.
The Blob is featured in L.A. Times Magazine.
LAC remodels its theatre.

2003

"Sketchbob Sketchpants" opens to rave reviews garnering numerous critics' picks.
LAC featured on the cover of Valley Scene Magazine.
"2001 An Improv Odyssey" continues to play to packed houses.
New Year's Eve Show is again a critic's pick.
Other notable sketch shows were "Steve's Garage," "Sketch Me If You Can" (extended run), "Sunday My Sketch Will Come," and "Sketch Gone Wild!"

2002

LAC signs with Dick Clark Productions to produce a new variety show for television.
LAC's new sketch show "Best of Sketch, Director's Cut" is held over three months to rave reviews and sold out housed.
LAC headlines Yoplait Yogurt holiday party and expands its Summer Camp program to 50 bookings.
The LAC 25th Year Alumni show reunites Core One Originals Vic Dunlop, Taylor Negron, Cork Hubbert, Robin La Valley, and Dan Weisman with other Alumni stars for yet another L.A. Times "Pick of the Week!"

2001

"2001 An Improv Odyssey" opens to rave reviews garnering "Best Bets"-L.A. Times and "Pick of the Week"-LA WEEKLY.
"Sketch In The City" also gets rave reviews with a "Best Bets"-L.A. Times and "Pick of the Week"-LA WEEKLY starring Cedric Yarbrough who went on to star in Reno 911.
The L.A. Times said the show "is better than 90% of what is seen on Saturday Night Live.
LAC books celebrity look-a-likes for General Electric Event.

2000

The L.A. Times picks LAC's New years Eve Show as "Best of the Best!"
"Sketch This!" opens to rave reviews.
LAC Headlines Intel's Annual Sales Event.
Y-2 Improv opens to rave reviews.
LAC's Kids Improv featured in L.A. Times cover story.
LAC Movie Dubbing Club is launched.
Reefer Madness is dubbed live at The Nuart Theater.

1999

Opened two sketch-comedy and movie-dubbing shows, along with Dramatic Improv and Longform Improv shows in repertory Fridays at 8:00 p.m. at LAC's theatre.
Signed by Xerox Corp. for a second Comdex show in Las Vegas.
Partnered with K.J. Productions to develop television prjects for the networks.
Introduced the L.A. Connection Web Site.
Booked hundreds of camps throughout Southern California for live shows and teaching.
Opened L.A. Connection School.
Repertory company grows to over 200 members.

1998

"BLOBERMOUTH" sold to England and Japan for three years.
Celebrated 21st anniversary with alumni show and 21 new shows.
Rep company reached over 170 members.
Industrial shows done with the Xerox Corp. for the Comdex Show and Chrysler Corp. at the Paramount lot to unveil two new 1999 model cars.
Developed a process for testing sitcoms through live presentations on stage.

1997

Headlined California Agriculture Councils's annual event.
Continued to develope a new series with USA Network.
Appeared twice in the Family Channel's "Home and Family" show.
"BLOBERMOUTH" sold to Austrailia for three years; performed live at the Nuart to celebrate 15 years of Improvision.

1996

Signed with USA Network's Sci-Fi Channel to develop new half-hour TV series.
Headlined annual meeting of PADS Software in Napa.
Brought Improvision to LAC's theatre every Saturday-for the first time in prime time.

1995

Retained as consultant by Universal Theme Park Division.
Remodeled Sherman Oaks theatre.
Performed at a medical convention for the UPjohn Company at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Performed in Atlanta with John Waters at the "Incredibly Strange Film Festival."
Dubbed "Plan 9 From Outer Space" for Nuart Theatre's 20th anniversay.
Signed by Brookdale Productions to develop and write LAC's third feature film.
Kids Division featured on CBS.

1994

"Movie Madness Mystery With the L.A. Connection" nominated for Cable ACE Award for Best Comedy Special.
Opened the Star Power Conference.
Developed national commercials for California Prune
Performed at Price Pfister booth at National Home Builders Convention in Las Vegas.

1993

Signed by Arts & Entertainment Network to produce "Movie Madness Mystery with the L.A. Connection," a live movie-dubbing special that aired November 18th.
Headlined at the Radar Institute's National Weekend Retreat in Palm Springs, CA.
Opened the LAC Kids Division and a stand-up rep company.
Headlined at the Southern California Cable Association’s annual event.
Performed 13-week radio show on KIEV, 830 AM.
Partnered with Mark Phillips for improv comedy game shows.

1992

Signed as regular performers at the Comedy Store.
Opened "BLOBERMOUTH" In Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Chicago, Cleveland, and Florida.
Celebrated 15-year anniversary of L.A. Connection.
Premiered weekly comedy radio show on KGIL, 1260 AM.
Cast members appeared on "America's Funniest People."
Performed first Improvising dubbing to "Batman the Movie (1966)" to sold-out houses at the Nuart Theatre.
Opened three new revues at L.A. Connection theatre in Sherman Oaks to rave reviews (**** from the Daily News)
Signed as segment producer/writer on a Fox-TV special.

1991

Signed to produce "Deesville" segment on the "Into the Night with Rick Dees."
"BLOBERMOUTH" entered in the AFI Film Festival. One of six (out of 2000 entrants/150 finalists) asked to show at Lincoln Center.

1990

MTV Network bought "Mad Movies" for three years.
Completed production on "BLOBERMOUTH."
Signed with VanGuard Associates Talent Agency.
Signed as regulars on new Fox Television show, "Haywire."

1989

Began work on first feature release, "BLOBERMOUTH."
Sherman Oaks theatre doubled in size to 99-seat Equity Waiver house.
Rep company reached over 100 members in size.

1988

Produced 10 national spots for movie review show, "At the Movies," with Rex Reed and Dixie Whatley.
Using movie dubbing process, produced industrials for Northrop, Baxter Pharmaceal, and Southern California Edison.

1987

Sold "Mad Movies" to Nickelodeon for a two-year run.
Starred in second cable comedy show, "The All Star Comedy Hour."
Began regular appearances at Ken Cinema in San Diego.

1986

Produced movie trailer for Landmark Theatres, to be released nationally.
Made first of three appearances on "The Ray Martin Show," broadcast in Australia.
Signed contract with Joe Wizan, former president of 20th Century Fox, to develop features.

1985

Premiered nationally syndicated television series, "Mad Movies with the L.A. Connection."
Produced 26 half-hour episodes.
Signed with William Morris Talent Agency.

1984

Produced pilot for "Mad Movies" television series.
Performed first live movie dubbing of "The Blob."

1983

World premiere of live movie dubbing with the feature, "Cat Women on the Moon."
Made first of eight appearances on "Entertainment Tonight."
Signed as regulars on "Thicke of the Night" to produce movie-dubbing clips.

1982

Began improvision process with Landmark Theatres.
First feature to be dubbed live, "Attack of the Fifty-Foot Woman," played to sold-out house.

1981

Performed weekly as headline act in new comedy club in Palm Springs.
Produced second season of show, "The L.A. Connection Comedy Show."
Costarred in comedy television special, "L.A. Showcase," with Willie Tyler & Lester.

1980

Opened second theatre in Sherman Oaks.
Produced second season of show, "The L.A. Connection Comedy Show."

1979

Made first of several appearances on syndicated comedy show, "Make Me Laugh."
Appeared as sketch players on NBC's "Super Bowl Saturday Night."
Started weekly comedy radio show.

1978

Opened L.A. Connection Comedy Theatre at "Crossroads of the World," Hollywood.
Voted "Nation's Best Comedy Group" on ABC Television show, "America Votes for Tomorrow's Stars."
Started L.A. Connection rep company.

1977

L.A. Connection comedy group founded by Kent Skov.
Performed street theatre on Venice Beach.
Won talent hunt sponsored by "The Tubes."




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	30 Years of History 2007 LAC adds second performance group - Sunday at 12noon with Comedy Improv for Kids by Kids LAC kids are featured on KTLA's Morning Show viewed by 100,000 people. Dave Coulier (Joey from TV's Full House) partners with LAC to develop content and talent for his new website CleanGuys.Tv. The site featuring all clean comedy is sponsored by Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Major League Baseball and Hockey, and the former CEO of MY Space. LAC provides content from Dub-A-Vision Clips, kids, teens, and adult improv shows. Five LAC senior citizens are cast for a webisode about Super Senior Super Heroes. The LAC Teen group builds to over 20 teens. The adult company grows to over 200 performers with weekly shows. LAC launches it's brand new website built by Safesearching.com 2006 LAC produces a new Mad Movie dubbing of the horror classic "Night of the Living Dead" opening to a sold out house and numerous "Critics' Picks." It is then recorded into two TV episodes on DVD entitled "Dub-A-Vision" and marked to LAC's Fan Club getting 6 "Critics' Picks" from the L.A. Times. The LAC Repertory Company grows to 175 members and the Kids Division grows to 32 members. Camp bookings increase to 90 per year. 2005 LAC opens "Comedy Improv For Kids By Teens" on Saturdays with a weekly 5:30pm show. Live movie dubbing returns to LAC Theatre with 5 movies including the world premiere dubbing of Arnold Schwarzenegger's first film "Hercules in New York." It plays to sold out houses and is held over the whole year. All dubbings again garner "Critics' Picks." Camp bookings increase to 70 in the summer. 2004 KABC-TV picks LAC as "One of the top 3 Comedy Clubs in ALL of Southern California." "Low Carb Sketch" opens to rave reviews. LAC partners with Cinespace to perform 7 movie dubbings "Live" on 7 Sundays between May and November. All 7 events get "Critic's Picks" from the L.A. Times. The Blob is featured in L.A. Times Magazine. LAC remodels its theatre. 2003 "Sketchbob Sketchpants" opens to rave reviews garnering numerous critics' picks. LAC featured on the cover of Valley Scene Magazine. "2001 An Improv Odyssey" continues to play to packed houses. New Year's Eve Show is again a critic's pick. Other notable sketch shows were "Steve's Garage," "Sketch Me If You Can" (extended run), "Sunday My Sketch Will Come," and "Sketch Gone Wild!" 2002 LAC signs with Dick Clark Productions to produce a new variety show for television. LAC's new sketch show "Best of Sketch, Director's Cut" is held over three months to rave reviews and sold out housed. LAC headlines Yoplait Yogurt holiday party and expands its Summer Camp program to 50 bookings. The LAC 25th Year Alumni show reunites Core One Originals Vic Dunlop, Taylor Negron, Cork Hubbert, Robin La Valley, and Dan Weisman with other Alumni stars for yet another L.A. Times "Pick of the Week!" 2001 "2001 An Improv Odyssey" opens to rave reviews garnering "Best Bets"-L.A. Times and "Pick of the Week"-LA WEEKLY. "Sketch In The City" also gets rave reviews with a "Best Bets"-L.A. Times and "Pick of the Week"-LA WEEKLY starring Cedric Yarbrough who went on to star in Reno 911. The L.A. Times said the show "is better than 90% of what is seen on Saturday Night Live. LAC books celebrity look-a-likes for General Electric Event. 2000 The L.A. Times picks LAC's New years Eve Show as "Best of the Best!" "Sketch This!" opens to rave reviews. LAC Headlines Intel's Annual Sales Event. Y-2 Improv opens to rave reviews. LAC's Kids Improv featured in L.A. Times cover story. LAC Movie Dubbing Club is launched. Reefer Madness is dubbed live at The Nuart Theater. 1999 Opened two sketch-comedy and movie-dubbing shows, along with Dramatic Improv and Longform Improv shows in repertory Fridays at 8:00 p.m. at LAC's theatre. Signed by Xerox Corp. for a second Comdex show in Las Vegas. Partnered with K.J. Productions to develop television prjects for the networks. Introduced the L.A. Connection Web Site. Booked hundreds of camps throughout Southern California for live shows and teaching. Opened L.A. Connection School. Repertory company grows to over 200 members. 1998 "BLOBERMOUTH" sold to England and Japan for three years. Celebrated 21st anniversary with alumni show and 21 new shows. Rep company reached over 170 members. Industrial shows done with the Xerox Corp. for the Comdex Show and Chrysler Corp. at the Paramount lot to unveil two new 1999 model cars. Developed a process for testing sitcoms through live presentations on stage. 1997 Headlined California Agriculture Councils's annual event. Continued to develope a new series with USA Network. Appeared twice in the Family Channel's "Home and Family" show. "BLOBERMOUTH" sold to Austrailia for three years; performed live at the Nuart to celebrate 15 years of Improvision. 1996 Signed with USA Network's Sci-Fi Channel to develop new half-hour TV series. Headlined annual meeting of PADS Software in Napa. Brought Improvision to LAC's theatre every Saturday-for the first time in prime time. 1995 Retained as consultant by Universal Theme Park Division. Remodeled Sherman Oaks theatre. Performed at a medical convention for the UPjohn Company at the Anaheim Convention Center. Performed in Atlanta with John Waters at the "Incredibly Strange Film Festival." Dubbed "Plan 9 From Outer Space" for Nuart Theatre's 20th anniversay. Signed by Brookdale Productions to develop and write LAC's third feature film. Kids Division featured on CBS. 1994 "Movie Madness Mystery With the L.A. Connection" nominated for Cable ACE Award for Best Comedy Special. Opened the Star Power Conference. Developed national commercials for California Prune Performed at Price Pfister booth at National Home Builders Convention in Las Vegas. 1993 Signed by Arts & Entertainment Network to produce "Movie Madness Mystery with the L.A. Connection," a live movie-dubbing special that aired November 18th. Headlined at the Radar Institute's National Weekend Retreat in Palm Springs, CA. Opened the LAC Kids Division and a stand-up rep company. Headlined at the Southern California Cable Association’s annual event. Performed 13-week radio show on KIEV, 830 AM. Partnered with Mark Phillips for improv comedy game shows. 1992 Signed as regular performers at the Comedy Store. Opened "BLOBERMOUTH" In Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Chicago, Cleveland, and Florida. Celebrated 15-year anniversary of L.A. Connection. Premiered weekly comedy radio show on KGIL, 1260 AM. Cast members appeared on "America's Funniest People." Performed first Improvising dubbing to "Batman the Movie (1966)" to sold-out houses at the Nuart Theatre. Opened three new revues at L.A. Connection theatre in Sherman Oaks to rave reviews (**** from the Daily News) Signed as segment producer/writer on a Fox-TV special. 1991 Signed to produce "Deesville" segment on the "Into the Night with Rick Dees." "BLOBERMOUTH" entered in the AFI Film Festival. One of six (out of 2000 entrants/150 finalists) asked to show at Lincoln Center. 1990 MTV Network bought "Mad Movies" for three years. Completed production on "BLOBERMOUTH." Signed with VanGuard Associates Talent Agency. Signed as regulars on new Fox Television show, "Haywire." 1989 Began work on first feature release, "BLOBERMOUTH." Sherman Oaks theatre doubled in size to 99-seat Equity Waiver house. Rep company reached over 100 members in size. 1988 Produced 10 national spots for movie review show, "At the Movies," with Rex Reed and Dixie Whatley. Using movie dubbing process, produced industrials for Northrop, Baxter Pharmaceal, and Southern California Edison. 1987 Sold "Mad Movies" to Nickelodeon for a two-year run. Starred in second cable comedy show, "The All Star Comedy Hour." Began regular appearances at Ken Cinema in San Diego. 1986 Produced movie trailer for Landmark Theatres, to be released nationally. Made first of three appearances on "The Ray Martin Show," broadcast in Australia. Signed contract with Joe Wizan, former president of 20th Century Fox, to develop features. 1985 Premiered nationally syndicated television series, "Mad Movies with the L.A. Connection." Produced 26 half-hour episodes. Signed with William Morris Talent Agency. 1984 Produced pilot for "Mad Movies" television series. Performed first live movie dubbing of "The Blob." 1983 World premiere of live movie dubbing with the feature, "Cat Women on the Moon." Made first of eight appearances on "Entertainment Tonight." Signed as regulars on "Thicke of the Night" to produce movie-dubbing clips. 1982 Began improvision process with Landmark Theatres. First feature to be dubbed live, "Attack of the Fifty-Foot Woman," played to sold-out house. 1981 Performed weekly as headline act in new comedy club in Palm Springs. Produced second season of show, "The L.A. Connection Comedy Show." Costarred in comedy television special, "L.A. Showcase," with Willie Tyler & Lester. 1980 Opened second theatre in Sherman Oaks. Produced second season of show, "The L.A. Connection Comedy Show." 1979 Made first of several appearances on syndicated comedy show, "Make Me Laugh." Appeared as sketch players on NBC's "Super Bowl Saturday Night." Started weekly comedy radio show. 1978 Opened L.A. Connection Comedy Theatre at "Crossroads of the World," Hollywood. Voted "Nation's Best Comedy Group" on ABC Television show, "America Votes for Tomorrow's Stars." Started L.A. Connection rep company. 1977 L.A. Connection comedy group founded by Kent Skov. Performed street theatre on Venice Beach. Won talent hunt sponsored by "The Tubes."