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Too many stars gathered for Autism education, five sons from Sudan bust a move for their Mom, and one of TV's favorite daughters plays mother to needy kittens—here are this week's most inspirational pop culture moments.
Comedians Get Funny for Autism
Comedians gathered for a cause during the "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert for Autism Education" which aired on Comedy Central on Thursday night. Hosted by "The Daily Show's" Jon Stewart, the evening featured performances, sketches, and a live auction raising money to help fight the neural disorder that affects one in every 110 children.
Stewart was joined on stage by Steve Carell, Ricky Gervais, Robin Williams, Tracy Jordan, Tom Brokaw, Julie Bowen, Dax Shephard, and many more. Also on hand was Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, the alter ego of writer/comedian Robert Smigel, who's been the driving force behind...
Too many stars gathered for Autism education, five sons from Sudan bust a move for their Mom, and one of TV's favorite daughters plays mother to needy kittens—here are this week's most inspirational pop culture moments.
Comedians Get Funny for Autism
Comedians gathered for a cause during the "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert for Autism Education" which aired on Comedy Central on Thursday night. Hosted by "The Daily Show's" Jon Stewart, the evening featured performances, sketches, and a live auction raising money to help fight the neural disorder that affects one in every 110 children.
Stewart was joined on stage by Steve Carell, Ricky Gervais, Robin Williams, Tracy Jordan, Tom Brokaw, Julie Bowen, Dax Shephard, and many more. Also on hand was Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, the alter ego of writer/comedian Robert Smigel, who's been the driving force behind...
- 10/24/2010
- by Pop Culture Passionistas
- popculturepassionistas
Tonight at 9p/8c, master of ceremonies Jon Stewart will host Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert for Autism Education, Comedy Central's annual benefit. The event was taped on Saturday, October 2nd at New York's Beacon Theater and features appearances by Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Tay Zonday, Jim Gaffigan, Ricky Gervais, Chris Rock, Tina Fey, Jimmy Fallon, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Sarah Silverman, and Olivia Munn.
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- 10/21/2010
- by Benny Gammerman
- Filmology
Over 50 amazing performers will show their support and lend their comedy chops to “Night Of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert For Autism Education,” the biennial/bi-coastal event which raises funds to help ease the severe shortage of effective schools and education programs for autistic children and adults.
This year’s presentation features star-studded taped segments from the Beacon Theatre in New York City with additional live wrap-arounds from Los Angeles including a celebrity phone bank which allows viewers to call in during the show to donate while speaking with additional comedic heavyweights. Jon Stewart hosts an evening filled with live performances and sketches from a roster of comedy all-stars with live wrap-arounds in La and showcasing the taped segments from New York City which premieres on Comedy Central on Thursday, October 21 at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt.
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This year’s presentation features star-studded taped segments from the Beacon Theatre in New York City with additional live wrap-arounds from Los Angeles including a celebrity phone bank which allows viewers to call in during the show to donate while speaking with additional comedic heavyweights. Jon Stewart hosts an evening filled with live performances and sketches from a roster of comedy all-stars with live wrap-arounds in La and showcasing the taped segments from New York City which premieres on Comedy Central on Thursday, October 21 at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt.
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- 10/20/2010
- Look to the Stars
Autism fundraiser "Night of Too Many Stars" launched in 2006. Comedy Central.s event "Night Of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert For Autism Education" is a biennial/bicoastal benefit for Autism education programs. The event is hosted by Stewart and filled with live performances, sketches and short films from a roster of comedy all-stars featuring Lewis Black, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey, Will Forte, Jim Gaffigan, Ricky Gervais, Joel McHale, Tracy Morgan, John Oliver, Chris Rock, Sarah Silverman, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog and more. .Night of Too Many Stars. will premiere on Comedy Central this Thursday, October 21 at 9:00 Pm Et/Pt with additional live wrap-arounds from Los Angeles, featuring a celebrity phone bank,...
- 10/19/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Jon Stewart has signed to present Comedy Central's star-studded autism benefit. Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert and Sarah Silverman will appear on Night Of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert For Autism Education, reports The AP. Other stars due to star include Larry David, Steve Carell, Jimmy Fallon, Joel McHale, John Oliver and Chris Rock. The show will consist of a comedy concert to be filmed at the (more)...
- 9/16/2010
- by By Mike Moody
- Digital Spy
Filed under: TV News
Comedy Central has lined up quite the list of stars to appear in its appropriately titled biennial 'Night Of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert For Autism Education.'
The special, hosted by Jon Stewart, will feature appearances By Lewis Black, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey, Ricky Gervais, Joel McHale, John Oliver, Chris Rock, Sarah Silverman, Will Forte, Jim Gaffigan, Tracy Morgan and Triumph The Insult Comic Dog with Rob Coddry, Larry David, Bryan Cranston, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jeff Garlin, Jimmy Kimmel, Jim Parsons, Sofia Vergara and Rainn Wilson on phone bank duty during the live event in Los Angeles.
The New York portion will tape on Sat., Oct. 2 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City and feature Stewart hosting live performances, sketches and short films. The special will air live Thu., Oct. 21 at 9Pm.
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Comedy Central has lined up quite the list of stars to appear in its appropriately titled biennial 'Night Of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert For Autism Education.'
The special, hosted by Jon Stewart, will feature appearances By Lewis Black, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey, Ricky Gervais, Joel McHale, John Oliver, Chris Rock, Sarah Silverman, Will Forte, Jim Gaffigan, Tracy Morgan and Triumph The Insult Comic Dog with Rob Coddry, Larry David, Bryan Cranston, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jeff Garlin, Jimmy Kimmel, Jim Parsons, Sofia Vergara and Rainn Wilson on phone bank duty during the live event in Los Angeles.
The New York portion will tape on Sat., Oct. 2 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City and feature Stewart hosting live performances, sketches and short films. The special will air live Thu., Oct. 21 at 9Pm.
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- 9/16/2010
- by Chris Harnick
- Aol TV.
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