Comedy Store Co-Founder Sammy Shore Dies At 92
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Sammy Shore, co-founder of Los Angeles' World Famous Comedy Store and father of actor Pauly Shore, died Saturday at 92.
According to a post on the The Comedy Store's Facebook page, Shore died of natural causes surrounded by family at his Las Vegas home.
During his long career in stand-up comedy, Shore opened the famous comedy club with his then-wife Mitzi Shore and his writing partner Rudy De Luca in 1972.
The club has since hosted some of the biggest names in comedy, including Shore who performed a stand-up set there on his 90th birthday.
"Words can't express how much his comedic gift, friendship, and beneficence will be missed. The bright light he shone and the laughter he brought into the lives of everyone he touched will never dim. There is only one 'Brother Sam'!" The Comedy Store's post read.
Shore's son, comedian/actor Pauly Shore, wrote a tribute to his father on Twitter.
Dad, you lived an amazing life and I'm so proud to say that you are my father. When you're in heaven I'll be killing the crowds night after night and carrying on your legacy. Love you Dad. Rest in peace.
— Pauly Shore (@PaulyShore) May 18, 2019
Your son and fellow stand up comic, Love,
Pauly#thecomedystore pic.twitter.com/Uw9K3qtKFr
The Comedy Store issued a statement Saturday afternoon.
"The Comedy Store is grieving the loss of their founder, father and legendary stand-up comedian Sammy Shore."
Thank you for our home Sammy. We love you and miss you forever. #thecomedystore #sammyshore pic.twitter.com/Hm6osvsvMS
— The Comedy Store (@TheComedyStore) May 19, 2019
CBS2/KCAL9 reporter Jeff Nguyen went to The Comedy Store and spoke to fans.
The legacy of the club, of course, is that it still continues to attract A-list stars -- some who show up as a surprise.
"You don't know who's going to show up. There's a set list. Sometimes those people don't show up. Then, other names even bigger will," says Lindsey Pinto.
Tonight's big name was Dane Cook. Before going on stage he tweeted, "Mr. Shore -- thank you."
Shore is survived by his wife, Suzanne, children Scott, Sandi, Peter and Pauly, his grandchildren Lola and Caleb, and three dogs.