Hollywood’s Laugh Factory, a long-standing haven for comedy, marked its 45th year of holiday philanthropy this season. On Christmas Day, the club's doors were opened wide to serve over 2,000 meals free of charge to the homeless and others in need, as reported by KTLA. Owner Jamie Masada, along with a cadre of volunteers and comedians, including Tim Allen, Tiffany Haddish, and Craig Robinson, turned the venue into a festivity-filled sanctuary complete with food and comedy shows.
The event this year coincided with both Christmas and Hanukkah on Wednesday and preempted the start of Kwanzaa the next day. Army veteran Ned Moore encapsulated the sentiment of many, stating in a KTLA interview, "The Christmas spirit is to care about people all year, not just one day." Meanwhile, Tim Allen, who brought his iconic humor to the venue, told KTLA’s Gene Kang, “I’m lucky I’m asked to do this." Tim Allen added, "Feed everyone who needs to be fed.”
Across the board, there was a sentiment of gratitude for the entertainers' time and effort. "I think it’s very nice of them to do so," said Gagnon. Tom Dreesen, a comic with a history of warming stages for the likes of Frank Sinatra, in a statement obtained by FOXLA, “You've got to give back. You’ve just got to give back, and this is a wonderful way to give back.”
