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Second CityYuks it up in Gulf: A Friendly, Funnier Imperialism

Second City comedy troop heads to Iraq to entertain US occupation troops. With Bob Hope dead, its good to see newer lights eager to sanction US empire building abroad.
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USO PRESS RELEASE

Second City Comedy Troupe Brings Humor to Troops in the Persian Gulf
Friday October 29, 12:47 pm ET


WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of The Second City -- Chicago's legendary comedy theatre -- will soon entertain troops in the Persian Gulf region on a USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour. A training ground for alumni such as Mike Nichols, Joan Rivers, Martin Short, John Belushi, Mike Myers, Tina Fey and Dan Aykroyd, the group is renowned for its unique comedy style.

With five previous USO/AFE tours under their belts, the group is no stranger to the demands of military life. Troops in Alaska, Europe, Kosovo, Bosnia and Germany have been treated to their shows over the past few years.

Second City's performances will feature sketches, songs and improvisations from the troupe's more than 40-year history, as well as on-the-spot topical comedy. In addition to the performances, the troupe also will sign autographs and visit military installations.

Founded in Chicago in 1959, The Second City has become the springboard for some of the world's finest comedians, actors, writers, producers and directors. In addition to Chicago, The Second City also has theatres in Toronto, Detroit, Las Vegas and Cleveland, and training centers in each of these locations as well as New York and Los Angeles. The troupe performs at various colleges, theatres, festivals and performing arts centers around the world.

This tour continues the USO/AFE tradition of bringing celebrity entertainment to the "front lines" of combat activities. Several of today's top talents have traveled into the region so far this year, including Wayne Newton, Rob Schneider, Neal McCoy, Tom Green, Henry Rollins, Toby Keith and 50 Cent and G-Unit.

For 63 years, the USO (United Service Organizations) has brought a touch of home to America's military personnel. The USO is a congressionally chartered, nonprofit organization and is not a government agency. The USO is supported by World Partners Amazon.com, AAHOA, AT&T, BAE SYSTEMS, Bass Pro Shops, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Clear Channel Worldwide, Coca-Cola, Computer Systems Center, Inc., ESPN, Lockheed Martin, Morgan Stanley, Ray-Ban, Reader's Digest, Sara Lee, S & K Sales Company, True.com, Ty Inc., USAA Foundation and The Walt Disney Company. Other corporate donors, including Walgreens and the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-0600), have joined thousands of individual donors to support the USO.

For more information on the USO, please visit our Web site at www.uso.org.
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