Remembering Joe Flarity: A Canadian Comedy Legend
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of comedian Joe Flarity, a founding member of the Canadian sketch series. Flarity's daughter confirmed that he passed away yesterday after a brief illness. His remarkable career spanned decades and left an indelible mark on the world of comedy. A Comedy Legend Joe Flarity was a Canadian comedy legend who, although born in the United States, made his mark in Canada. He spent seven years at the renowned Second City in Chicago before moving north to help establish the theater's Toronto Outpost. It was during this time that Flarity starred alongside comedy greats such as John Candy and Katherine O'Hara in the iconic Second City television series. Unforgettable Characters Flarity's comedic genius shone through in the characters he created for Second City television. From the lovable buffoon Guy Caballero to the hilarious Count Floyd of the Monster Chiller Horror Theater, Flarity's characters were both outrageo...