Comic Relief launched 20 years ago to raise awareness and funds for the homeless. It went off the air eight years ago but, according to The Hollywood Reporter, it is making a comeback this year to benefit the still-suffering victims of Hurricane Katrina. Traditional Comic Relief headliners Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal plan to lighten the mood during a benefit performance that will broadcast simultaneously on TBS, HBO and AOL on November 18th. Previous performances raised $50 million for the homeless cause. This time, the benefactors of the fundraising will be children and animals.Comic Relief returns to help Katrina victims
Comic Relief launched 20 years ago to raise awareness and funds for the homeless. It went off the air eight years ago but, according to The Hollywood Reporter, it is making a comeback this year to benefit the still-suffering victims of Hurricane Katrina. Traditional Comic Relief headliners Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal plan to lighten the mood during a benefit performance that will broadcast simultaneously on TBS, HBO and AOL on November 18th. Previous performances raised $50 million for the homeless cause. This time, the benefactors of the fundraising will be children and animals.
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6-01-2006 @ 10:37AM
gwangi said...
I guess The Office makes a difference. Michael wanted to donate to Comic Relief in the finale and was told that it no longer exists. Welcome back Comic Relief!
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6-01-2006 @ 12:15PM
Tucker said...
Ha! I was just going to make an 'Office' comment.
"Yeah, that doesn't exist anymore."
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6-01-2006 @ 1:31PM
Allison said...
Michael: "Comedy’s very much alive. As are homeless people."
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