Sam Tripoli

Some say laughter is the best medicine. It’s true. Standup comedy has been known to cure everything from bad moods and frowns to fits of pouting. So for those who need a heavy dose of hilarity, try a spoonful of “Comedy.TV.” With no traffic jams, parking debacles, or two-drink minimums of the local comedy clubs, the most clever comedians jump onstage for a full-fledged funny fest.

This documentary series brings to life the legends, heartbreak and history created at iconic L.A. club The Comedy Store, which over the past 47 years has launched the careers of a breathtaking array of stars.

When Ior Bock begins recounting the Bock saga to his followers in Goa in 1984, a movement of seekers, disciples and temple hunters emerges. The search for the Temple of Lemminkäinen in Sipoo is merely the prelude to a colorful mythology of rituals, devotion and grand promises. However, beneath the surface lie conflicts, lies and violence. Decades later, the Bock saga is revived in the rabbit holes of internet conspiracy theorists, and the old mysteries clash with new dark forces.

When Shane inherits a gentleman's club from his estranged uncle, he leaves his Midwestern home for Los Angeles. Run by a booze hound and employing a dozen out of control strippers, Shane must do everything he can to save the club from bankruptcy and maybe make history in the process.

Chocolate Sundaes has developed a reputation for being the leader of Urban Comedy. After nearly 10 years of breaking comedians and guiding careers, Chocolate Sundaes brings the hottest show in comedy to DVD with today's biggest comics.