No Country for Old Women

Eleanor Kerrigan’s debut special relies on her deep history in the comedy ecosystem and her background as one of ten children in a South Philadelphia home. After years of running the kitchen at The Comedy Store, working as a caretaker for owner Mitzi Shore, and eventually hitting the road under the encouragement of Andrew Dice Clay, Kerrigan brings her perspective as a self-described ‘old broad’ to the stage.\n\nFilmed at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles and released on the venue’s YouTube channel in March 2024, the 43-minute set leans heavily on personal history. Kerrigan details her Catholic school education, the chaos of sharing a small row-house with nine siblings, and her nineties-era attempts to make it as an actress in Los Angeles—which included a stint as a professional wrestler on the UPN series ‘Women of Wrestling’. The set highlights her transition from the wings to the spotlight, retaining the blunt attitude that made her a favorite among club regulars long before she picked up a microphone.