On today’s episode, Journey Gunderson, executive director of the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, N.Y. – Lucille Ball’s hometown -- explains why it’s important to have an institution devoted to the study of comedy. Jamestown will be abuzz with laughs as the center hosts the annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Aug. 7-9 headlined by Jerry Seinfeld, Bert Kreischer and Seth Meyers.

<p>On today&rsquo;s episode, Journey Gunderson, executive director of the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, N.Y. &ndash; Lucille Ball&rsquo;s hometown -- explains <a href="https://variety.com/2026/biz/news/mel-brooks-archive-donate-national-comedy-center-jamestown-1236751304/">why it&rsquo;s important to have an institution devoted to the study of comedy.</a> Jamestown will be abuzz with laughs as the center hosts the annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Aug. 7-9 headlined by Jerry Seinfeld, Bert Kreischer and Seth Meyers.</p>

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