Fritz Coleman’s show Unassisted Residency has just completed its second year of playing to capacity houses at the intimate Monroe Forum at the historical landmark El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, itself celebrating its centennial year in 2026.

Unassisted Residency, created and performed by Fritz Coleman, is the longest-running solo show in the history of the El Portal.

The honorary mayor of Toluca Lake, the five-time Emmy® Award winner Fritz Coleman spent 39 years at KNBC Channel 4 where he was the public’s go-to person to get the up-to-date information about California’s weather. Unassisted Residency returns him to his comedy roots, as he was a comedian before becoming a weatherman and popular local television personality.

The show is a matinee performance. 

Coleman said, “The show starts early … because I’m trying to be sensitive to the needs of my particular demographic … old people and their parents. I promise to have you home by dark.”

Each monthly show will open with a special surprise guest.

The El Portal Theatre is located at 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood. Performances are Sundays at 3 p.m. on March 1, April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26, Aug. 30, Sept. 27, Oct. 25 and Nov. 29.

Admission is $40; cocktail seating is $50 (must purchase two tickets for cocktail seating). Tickets are available at https://elportaltheatre.com/fritzcoleman.html.