Godfather of Denver comedy dies
George McKelvey died of a stroke in Hemet, CA, reports the Denver Post.
After moving to Denver, McKelvey helped found Comedy Works, George McKelvey’s Comedy Club in Aurora and Wit’s End, all safe havens for a string of national acts, including Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen De Generes and Roseanne Barr.
“He was a big part of our history,” said Comedy Works owner Wende Curtis. “Before him there really wasn’t a comedy scene in Denver.”
(Thanks to Chris Fonseca for the tip.)
Wow. What sad news. I met McKelvey when I was first starting out. My prayers and condolences to his family.