Don't Miss the "Night of Too Many Stars," A Comedy Central Benefit for Autism
Saturday April 12, 2008
Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images for Comedy Central
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.I, for one, will set the Tivo for record!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.
Comments
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
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
www.autismspot.com
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!