The Friars Club (celebrity roasts)

The Friars Club is a private Manhattan social club noted for its long-running tradition of celebrity roasts, in which comedians and entertainers publicly joke about honorees. The club has hosted roasts and comedy events featuring prominent figures from film, television, and stand-up, and it retains archives and memorabilia documenting its association with the comedy world. Friars roasts have been a recognizable part of New York's entertainment history.