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The Rodney Dangerfield Institute

Rodney Dangerfield Institute


The Rodney Dangerfield Institute (RDI) at Los Angeles City College was established in honor of the late iconic comedian. Offering four classes including a stand-up workshop, improvisational comedy, joke writing, and an American film comedy genre class, the RDI is the only comedy institute in the country housed within a community college.

The RDI was established in cooperation with Joan Dangerfield, Rodney Dangerfield鈥檚 widow, who will serve as the honorary chair of the RDI Advisory Board.

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Rodney Dangerfield appeared in 22 films, 20 commercials and as a guest on 鈥淭he Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson鈥 a record 70 times. Known for his iconic 鈥淚 don鈥檛 get no respect鈥 line, his signature black and red tie are part of a permanent collection at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C.

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