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The Meaning Behind Chicago, the “Second City”. It’s definitely one of the more mysterious Chicago nicknames, so there are several theories about why Chicago is called “the Second City”: The Great Chicago Fire: In 1871, the city was destroyed by a raging fire that lasted for days.
"Second City" originates as an insult from a series of articles in The New Yorker by A. J. Liebling, later combined into a book titled Chicago: The Second City (1952). In it, Liebling writes about his hatred for Chicago and contrasts it to his hometown New York City .
29. Juli 1993 · A.J. Liebling's 1952 book on Chicago, based on his New Yorker articles, portrays the city as a \"not-quite metropolis\" with a \"boundless agglutination of streets, dramshops, and low buildings\". He contrasts its industrial power and cultural ambition with its social problems and suburban flight.
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The Second City: First Family of Comedy (2006) – A documentary by Sharon Bartlett and alum Dave Thomas in three parts, focusing on the origins of The Second City in Chicago, the life of SCTV, and the success of notable alumni, including Tina Fey, Mike Myers, Ryan Stiles, Patrick McKenna, and Martin Short.
30. Okt. 2023 · Chicago’s most contentious nickname might be “The Second City.” Some believe it was sparked by the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, when the city had to rebuild after the devastation – emerging as a stronger, more resilient second Chicago.
30. Okt. 2016 · It chronicles the decades in which New York saw Chicago as its closest rival, explains the origins of the Second City nickname, and reveals how Chicago has settled into it’s self-appointed...
24. Nov. 2009 · Learn how Chicago's legendary comedy theater got its name and became a launching pad for many famous comedians. See the timeline of events, from its founding in 1959 to its 50th anniversary in 2009.
