Respecto Montalban
1999-2005 · New York, NY
UCB sketch/improv troupe that launched Rob Riggle, Paul Scheer, Rob Huebel — the 'Good vs. Elvis' generation.
Known for
- Name is an homage to actor Ricardo Montalbán.
- Formed June 1999 during the Del Close Marathon when seven members from different Harold teams joined together for a gospel-inspired improv show.
- Original members: Paul Scheer, Chad Carter, Danielle Schneider, Dannah Feinglass, Jackie Clarke, Owen Burke, Rob Huebel, Rob Riggle.
- Initially used Harold structure; later adopted the Evente as signature form.
- Flagship show 'Good vs. Elvis' — long-form sketch evening. Listed in Village Voice's 'Best of NYC' 2004.
- Alumni pipeline: Riggle → Daily Show, SNL; Scheer & Huebel → Human Giant, How Did This Get Made?; many others.
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