$$ going to Autism Speaks--

[Guest guest]

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> Comedians to Gather for Autism Benefit

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> Monday, March 10, 2008 1:30 AM

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>

> NEW YORK -- After being surrounded by the dramatic heavyweight

stars

> of the s, Jon will play host again, this time amid a

> bevy of comedians.

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> will host the second biannual " Night of Too Many Stars: An

> Overbooked Benefit for Autism Education " on April 13 at the Beacon

> Theater in New York. The show will air live on Comedy Central (8

> p.m. EST).

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> The night will feature standup routines, sketches and short films

> from a gluttony of comic talent, including Will Ferrell, Adam

> Sandler, Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Conan O'Brien, Colbert,

> Silverman and Amy Poehler.

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> It's the second such benefit and was organized in part due to

> Smigel, whose son, , is autistic. Smigel's most famous

> character, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, will also be attendance.

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> The night will raise money for schools and education programs for

> autistic children and adults. A portion of the proceeds will also

go

> to the advocacy group Autism Speaks. The first " Night of Too Many

> Stars, " held in October 2006, raised more than $2.6 million.

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> It was also the first event to air live on Comedy Central. This

> year's broadcast will also be streamed online the day after. A

$1.99

> download of the show will be available on iTunes and xBox Live

> Marketplace, with all proceeds going to charity.

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> Also appearing will be Broderick, Jonah Hill, ,

> Rosie O'Donnell and Susie Essman.

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