The Comedy Store Unleashes Its Ghostly Past
Opening its doors in 1940, Ciro’s nightclub was the original Sunset Strip hotspot for the who’s who of Tinseltown. Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Cary Grant, Joan Crawford and notorious members of the mob were among those who performed and played here.
So with 70-plus years of storied history – as well as some illicit scandal from the mob days – under its belt, it should be no surprise that the building that now houses the world famous Comedy Store is considered one of the most haunted landmarks in Los Angeles.
On Oct. 8, The Store kicked off a month-long series paying tribute to its specters in residence with “Haunted Midnights.” Part history lesson, part tour and all laughs, the night had a great balance of spooky Sunset Strip lore and comedic performance.
