Respecto Montalban

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.