Laugh Factory donates all Wednesday night proceeds, and then some

Every Wednesday night, now through the end of the strike, Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masada is turning over all door proceeds to the Writers Guild Foundation Industry Support Fund, which benefits writers as well as below-the-line workers. The program launched last night and, according to writer/tipster Bill Taub, the take was $760.

Entrance to the show, which starts at 10 pm, is free for anyone who makes a fund contribution; checks made out to the Writers Guild Foundation are accepted at the door, as are donations of new toys or new winter clothing.

The Laugh Factory, of course, is located at 8001 W Sunset Blvd at Laurel; phone is (323) 656-1336.

Comments

[Archie Berman]

Sounds like a great show. The late Richard Jeni and David Alan Grier. Was Fred Travalena unavailable?

[Dana Harris]

For heaven's sake, Mr. Berman. The photo is, as they say, for illustration purposes only.

[ed]

Hey, Dana, you're doing a great job! Someone's gotta say it. Thanks for all the posts and keeping the stories and blogs going (same goes for those you're working with). We can all be a little sarcastic at times, plus emotions are little strong right now, but thanks.

[Crewmember]

Maybe all of our local Denny's restraunts could have a fund raiser for all of us who are out of work because of the strike. The writers voted to strike, we didn't and people are giving them money, this is unbelievable.

[Bill Taub]

Dear Crewmemember et. al.:

I just noticed this -- and would like to quickly correct the record.

The Industry Support Fund for which these donations are to go DO NOT help writers. It's a fund set up through the WRITERS GUILD FOUNDATION for all below-the-line personnnel in need of financial help during this awful period! There is a separate WGA Fund for writers. So rest assured any monies donated to the WGF Industry Support Fund by the 'Laugh Factory' and Jamie's generousity will NOT GO to writers.

It's not Variety's mistake -- or Dana's mistake. It was my initial misunderstanding.

As a striking member of the WGA, when Jamie contacted me, I jumped at the chance to see what I could do to help all those caught in the crossfire outside of the major combatants -- particularly at this time of year.

Hope that clarifies it.

Bill Taub

[Dana Harris]

Thanks, Bill -- much appreciated all around.