Category Archives: Comic Relief

Comic Relief #1 ~ Madeline Kahn

Madeline Kahn was a comedienne and singer and a two-time Academy Award nominee.  In the April 2006 issue of Premiere magazine, her performance as Lili von Schtüpp in Saddles was selected as #74 on its list of the 100 greatest performances of all time.  She re-enacted that scene for Comic Relief.

A beautiful moment in media history happened when a powerful media company chose to do something unprecedented that was very heartfelt.  HBO used their media power to help the weakest people in our society, the homeless.  ~ They gave a social voice and helped vulnerable people regain some dignity and respect.  ~ Thank you!

With hearts full of love and many years of hard work, Whoopie Goldberg, Billy Crystal and Robin Williams hosted  many fundraising events for the homeless.  Much of what we are sharing with Comic Relief hasn’t been seen in 20 years and this is a great legacy to echo.

WORDS AND IDEAS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD!

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Words and ideas CAN change the world.(Choose wisely, please.)


About the project: Instead of “liking” Robin and all that he stood for, you are being invited to be Robin for someone else. Let’s echo an immense legacy and fill the world with MORE love.

Let’s rise to the occasion and show that all the love Robin has given to us mattered in imagining and creating a better world for us all.

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Visit here to learn about
how to participate.

Comic Relief #2 ~ Billy Crystal & Robin Williams

Below a snip from Comic Relief featuring Billy Crystal and Robin Williams portraying homeless people lamenting the loss of life’s luxuries. ….Have you ever see Robin play an air harmonica?  =)

A beautiful moment in media history happened when a powerful media company chose to do something unprecedented that was very heartfelt.  HBO used their media power to help the weakest people in our society, the homeless.  ~ They gave a social voice and helped vulnerable people regain some dignity and respect.  ~ Thank you!

With hearts full of love and many years of hard work, Whoopie Goldberg, Billy Crystal and Robin Williams hosted  many fundraising events for the homeless.  Much of what we are sharing with Comic Relief hasn’t been seen in 20 years and this is a great legacy to echo.

WORDS AND IDEAS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD!

mark twain quote2

Words and ideas CAN change the world.(Choose wisely, please.)


About the project: Instead of “liking” Robin and all that he stood for, you are being invited to be Robin for someone else. Let’s echo an immense legacy and fill the world with MORE love.

Let’s rise to the occasion and show that all the love Robin has given to us mattered in imagining and creating a better world for us all.

own_voice

Visit here to learn about
how to participate.

Comic Relief #1 ~ George Carlin & Bob Zmuda

George Carlin was noted for his black comedy and his thoughts on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. Carlin and his “Seven dirty words” comedy routine were central to the 1978 U.S. Supreme Court case  in which a decision affirmed the government’s power to regulate indecent material on the public airwaves. 

More details about this fabulous guy here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Carlin

Here is George talking about “stuff”  and it seemed fitting that Bob Zmuda would follow him and discuss Comic Relief.  And don’t believe ANYTHING Bob says, unless you want to have a good time. 

A beautiful moment in media history happened when a powerful media company chose to do something unprecedented that was very heartfelt.  HBO used their media power to help the weakest people in our society, the homeless.  ~ They gave a social voice and helped vulnerable people regain some dignity and respect.  ~ Thank you!

With hearts full of love and many years of hard work, Whoopie Goldberg, Billy Crystal and Robin Williams hosted  many fundraising events for the homeless.  Much of what we are sharing with Comic Relief hasn’t been seen in 20 years and this is a great legacy to echo.

WORDS AND IDEAS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD!

mark twain quote2

Words and ideas CAN change the world.(Choose wisely, please.)


About the project: Instead of “liking” Robin and all that he stood for, you are being invited to be Robin for someone else. Let’s echo an immense legacy and fill the world with MORE love.

Let’s rise to the occasion and show that all the love Robin has given to us mattered in imagining and creating a better world for us all.

own_voice

Visit here to learn about
how to participate.

Comic Relief #1 ~ Howie Mandell

What a HOOT this guy is! “Howie” Mandel is well known as host of the NBC game show Deal or No Deal. He was also known for his role in St. Elsewhere. He was also the creator of the children’s cartoon Bobby’s World.  Mandel has mysophobia (an irrational fear of germs) to the point that he does not shake hands with anyone, including contestants on Deal or No Deal, unless he is wearing latex gloves.

“Howie” would probably enjoy this pic.  (This is what bacteria on our hands looks like when grown in a lab.)

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Mandel’s signature stunt as a stand-up comedian (besides his Bobby alter-ego) was stretching a latex glove over his head and inflating it with his nostrils, filling it until it suddenly propelled itself off his head. He eventually gave up the routine under doctor’s orders after being diagnosed with a perforated sinus.  ….Poor Howie. =p

A beautiful moment in media history happened when a powerful media company chose to do something unprecedented that was very heartfelt.  HBO used their media power to help the weakest people in our society, the homeless.  ~ They gave a social voice and helped vulnerable people regain some dignity and respect.  ~ Thank you!

With hearts full of love and many years of hard work, Whoopie Goldberg, Billy Crystal and Robin Williams hosted  many fundraising events for the homeless.  Much of what we are sharing with Comic Relief hasn’t been seen in 20 years and this is a great legacy to echo.

WORDS AND IDEAS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD!

mark twain quote2

Words and ideas CAN change the world.(Choose wisely, please.)


About the project: Instead of “liking” Robin and all that he stood for, you are being invited to be Robin for someone else. Let’s echo an immense legacy and fill the world with MORE love.

Let’s rise to the occasion and show that all the love Robin has given to us mattered in imagining and creating a better world for us all.

own_voice

Visit here to learn about
how to participate.

Comic Relief #1 ~ Opening Scene the Hosts

This is the very first moments of the incredible legacy of Comic Relief.  ~  A beautiful moment in media history happened when a powerful media company chose to do something unprecedented that was very heartfelt. HBO for used their media power to help the weakest people in our society, the homeless.  ~ They gave a social voice and helped vulnerable people regain some dignity and respect.  ~ Thank you!

With hearts full of love and many years of hard work, Whoopie Goldberg, Billy Crystal and Robin Williams hosted  many fundraising events for the homeless.  Much of what we are sharing with Comic Relief hasn’t been seen in 20 years and this is a great legacy to echo.

WORDS AND IDEAS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD!

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Words and ideas CAN change the world.(Choose wisely, please.)

You are being given an opportunity to support Robin Williams’ legacy by using words and ideas to change the world!
THIS IS ROBIN’S HOLY GRAIL
(Click here to learn more)

Being Robin is a way of life that brings joy and love to everyone. sticker

Comic Relief #4 ~ Robin Williams

Robin’s performance in the 4th show of Comic Relief was powerful.  He alluded to the unconscionable greed of insurance companies.  It is for that very reason I almost died.   It hit my heart deeply and it is the reason this website exists!

The song at the end “Don’t Be a Greedy Bastard” is a catchy tune that plays in my head spontaneously since watching this.  Overall there were some really great performances and you could really feel the joy they had in producing the show.

A beautiful moment in media history happened when a powerful media company chose to do something unprecedented that was very heartfelt.  HBO used their media power to help the weakest people in our society, the homeless.  ~ They gave a social voice and helped vulnerable people regain some dignity and respect.  ~ Thank you!

With hearts full of love and many years of hard work, Whoopie Goldberg, Billy Crystal and Robin Williams hosted  many fundraising events for the homeless.  Much of what we are sharing with Comic Relief hasn’t been seen in 20 years and this is a great legacy to echo.

WORDS AND IDEAS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD!

mark twain quote2


Words and ideas CAN change the world.(Choose wisely, please.)

You are being given an opportunity to support Robin Williams’ legacy by using words and ideas to change the world!
THIS IS ROBIN’S HOLY GRAIL
(Click here to learn more)

Being Robin is a way of life that brings joy and love to everyone. sticker