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Don't Miss the "Night of Too Many Stars," A Comedy Central Benefit for Autism

From Lisa Jo Rudy, About.com GuideApril 12, 2008

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As autism fundraisers go, the Night of Too Many Stars, scheduled for Sunday, April 13, is a lot more fun than most. According to CNN:
The live, two-hour Comedy Central special (8 p.m. ET Sunday) will raise money for schools and education programs for autistic children and adults, with some of the money going to the advocacy group Autism Speaks. The last "Night of Too Many Stars" in October 2006 raised more than $2.6 million.

Both have been spearheaded by Robert Smigel, best known for his character Triumph the Insult Comic Dog. Smigel, whose son Daniel is autistic, is well-known and respected among comedians, and it's his connections that drew the glut of talent.

Will Ferrell, Adam Sandler, Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, Sarah Silverman, Amy Poehler and many others will be performing standup, sketches and presenting short films at New York's Beacon Theater.

I, for one, will set the Tivo for record!
Comments
April 12, 2008 at 4:46 pm
(1) Nice Comedys To Make You Laugh, Sing & Dance says:

I find it a great idea to group all these unique stars just for the sake af benefit. I will certainly enjoy the show from Germany this year and will trying to spread the news around here. I am very sure, this will be a great night! Thanky CC

April 13, 2008 at 8:19 am
(2) Joey says:

Thanks for sharing this. I loved watching this benefit last year and I thought they did a spectacular job. Hoping this year is even better.

Joey
http://www.autismspot.com

April 14, 2008 at 3:17 pm
(3) Editor K says:

This special, like all other fundraisers, was much fun, fun, fun for those who made it. Unfortunately, this does not translate into laughs for us, the viewers. Talk about self-obsessed Hollywoodites!

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