Location | 1118 First Avenue New York City, New York |
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Type | Nightclub |
Genre(s) | Comedy |
Opened | September 29, 1969 |
Website | http://dangerfields.com |
Dangerfield's is a comedy club located in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York, 1118 First Avenue, N.Y., N.Y. , and named after comedian Rodney Dangerfield. The club was founded by Rodney Dangerfield and long time friend Anthony Bevacqua, who still runs and operates the club today. The club opened on September 29, 1969.
Only headliners perform, with no amateur or open mic nights. Performers have included George Carlin, Jay Leno, Tim Allen, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Jim Carrey, Andrew Dice Clay, Roseanne, Bill Hicks, Sam Kinnison, Robert Schimmel and Jeff Foxworthy.
The club was home to HBO comedy specials Rodney Dangerfield put on to showcase young comedians.