Stephen Colbert to be featured in new ‘Comic Relief’ special

From AccessHollywood.com:

Robin, Billy & Whoopi Bring ‘Comic Relief’ Back

LAS VEGAS (November 13, 2006) — After an eight-year hiatus, Comic Relief, the
celebrity-studded fundraising telethon for the homeless, is back.

Robin Williams, Billy Crystal and Whoopi Goldberg will take the stage Saturday to raise funds for Hurricane Katrina victims, capping the weeklong Comedy Festival which begins Tuesday in Las Vegas.

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This year it will bring together many top comedians, including Bill Maher, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, George Lopez and Sarah Silverman. Wayne Brady will host the show’s satellite location in New Orleans. It will be broadcast live from Caesars Palace on HBO and, with an eight-second delay for content, on TBS.

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Of course, again I thought of “The Office” where Michael decides he’s going to donate to Comic Relief, until a staff reminds them that Comic Relief is no longer active. Guess he can donate now, huh? I just love “The Office.” But I digress.

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