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Crystal, Whoopi & Williams Back for Relief
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
September 7, 2006


"Comic Relief," the live stand-up comedy benefit which ran on HBO from 1986-98, will return to the premium cable ....... Nov. 18 after a seven-year absence. It also will be simulcast on TBS, a fellow subsidiary of Time Warner.

Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and Robin Williams will return as hosts of the three-hour event, which will raise funds for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

"For two decades, 'Comic Relief' has used the art of comedy to help people in need," said Steve Koonin, executive vp and chief operating officer of TBS and TNT. "As television's 'very funny' ......., we at TBS are proud to take part in bringing the best comedy talent in the industry together for what is certain to be an extraordinary television event for a very worthy cause."

"Comic Relief 2006," which will air live at 9 p.m. EST and tape-delayed PST, will be presented from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Crystal, Goldberg and Williams hosted "Comic Relief" for its first eight years.