Tom Dreesen

actor and comedian

Guest

Comedian, master of ceremonies and motivational speaker; half of a one-time interracial comedy duo Tim & Tom, with Tim Reid

Tom Dreesen on KCRW

Mitzi Shore, owner of the Comedy Store, passed away at age 87.

Remembering Comedy Store owner, Mitzi Shore

Mitzi Shore, owner of the Comedy Store, passed away at age 87.

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