What comedy club was previously located at Giovanni's?

The comedy club that was previously located at Giovanni's is the Improvisation, often referred to simply as "IMPROV." This venue played a significant role in the stand-up comedy scene, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s, as it was one of the first clubs to bring a wide range of comedians to a national audience.

IMPROV became known for launching the careers of many well-known comedians and was a formative space for live comedy. Its legacy continues to influence comedy culture today. While other clubs like the Comedy Cellar and Catch a Rising Star have their own importance and histories within stand-up comedy, they do not have the connection to Giovanni's that the Improvisation does.

The Comedy Cellar and The Laugh Factory, for instance, are renowned clubs but are independent and have not been associated with the location that housed Giovanni's in a historical context relevant to this question.