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Laugh Factory Using Comedy To Help Disadvantaged Kids

STUDIO CITY (CBS) — The world-famous Laugh Factory in Hollywood has helped more than 1,000 disadvantaged children though its annual comedy camp.

Past mentors have included comedy greats Bob Saget, Jim Carrey, Adam Sandler and Dane Cook.

Jamie Masada, owner of the Laugh Factory, appeared on KCAL9 News on Sunday morning to discuss the program, which is in its 27th year.

Summer tryouts for the camp will be held on Saturday, July 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are open to disadvantaged children from lower-income neighborhoods between the ages of nine and 16.

To learn more, visit the Laugh Factory online.

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