Hollywood Improv and Laugh Factory Covina represent the center and the periphery of the LA comedy circuit. The Improv on Melrose books A-list headliners in a polished Hollywood setting. Laugh Factory Covina brings quality touring comedy to the San Gabriel Valley suburbs. The Improv's location and brand attract bigger names on average, but Covina consistently delivers solid shows that spare eastern LA residents the brutal westside commute. Both serve their audiences well within the context of Southern California's sprawling geography.