08-02-2025
The Laugh Factory and Stapleview Connect to Elevate The Future of Comedy
The Laugh Factory, a comedy cornerstone on Sunset Boulevard for four decades, has partnered with digital production company Stapleview to produce "The Method," starring Joey venue, which launched careers of Eddie Murphy, George Lopez, Kathy Griffin, and Jim Carrey, still draws packed houses - as seen at their 7:45 p.m. show last Friday. Now, they're stepping into digital comedy through their collaboration with in 2022 by Sam Grey, Stapleview relaunched in fall 2024 with Grey and Daniel Lantsman at the helm. The company creates long-format internet sketch comedy shows for YouTube, TikTok, and venture has attracted notable investors including Kate Capshaw, Joe Drake, Guggenheim Brothers (GB) Media - led by Dillon Lawson-Johnson and Criswell Fiordalis - Nick Myer, Peter Schlessel, and Steven Spielberg. Meyer, Schlessel, Kristie Macosko Krieger, and Matt Lichtenberg serve on the advisory board."The Method," starring Joey Dardano and co-produced with The Laugh Factory, marks one of Stapleview's first releases since the relaunch. Dardano promoted the show during his set at the Factory last Friday.
Jamie Masada, CEO and Owner of The Laugh Factory, said in a statement, "Working with Stapleview on 'The Method' was pure joy. Sam and Daniel have an incredible eye and bring a level of innovation and energy that's rare in comedy these days. They're not just creating content—they're redefining how we discover and engage with talent. I'm excited to continue working with them and build a future where digital-first comedy meets broader entertainment in groundbreaking ways."Stapleview's first partnership success came with "Important Things of Great Importance," co-produced with L.A. public radio station KCRW. The show's second season, hosted by Concordia Shawarma McGraw (Katherine Ellis), releases new episodes Wednesdays at 10 AM on company's influence extends beyond digital platforms - Jane Wickline, who gained recognition through Stapleview's TikTok comedy sketches, joined SNL's cast in September up with "The Method" and other Stapleview comedy shows on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
