Photo Flash: Doris Roberts and More Attend Jack Betts' IT GOES LIKE THIS Fundraiser

Doris Roberts, Jerry Mathers, Frances Fisher, Fred Willard, Dee Wallace, Thaao Penghlis, Jorge Garcia and other celebrity guests were on hand for a "Hurray for Hollywood" capital raising effort for a new theatre production by Jack Betts, entitled "It Goes Like This." The reading was held at the Private residence of Dr. Robert Joseph and the $100 ticket price raised thousands to make the stage production a reality. BroadwayWorld has photos from the event below!

Doris Roberts, the 5 time EMMY award-winning actress from "Everybody Loves Raymond," supported the play by saying "I had the pleasure for directing Jack (Betts) in the past, and although I am not directing this production, Jack is a terrific writer and wonderful director. I am looking forward to seeing everyone at opening night."

Best known for his early work in spaghetti westerns, veteran actor, director, and writer, Jack Betts, also starred opposite Richard Burton in "The Assassination of Trotsky," and Bridgitte Bardot in "Boulevard Du Rhum." However, most fans will remember Mr. Betts from roles in "Spiderman," "Falling Down" with Michael Douglas and in the role of Boris Karloff in "Gods and Monsters" and, of course, his eight years as Ivan Kippling on "One Life to Live."

Of his latest project, "It Goes Like This," Jack says, "It is a play about unconditional acceptance within the family. A story that is based on a shockingly true experience of my own, this is a very timely theatrical production with a message that audiences need to hear."

The cast to date includes four time Golden Globe nominee, Harry Hamlin, in the role of General Douglas Gallagher.

"I first read the play two years ago and fell in love with the role. I loved the notion of the play and the through line and writing. I don't want to give away too much of the plot, but It is a timely theme and one that has been in the headlines a lot in the past couple of years," says Harry. Adding, "It is a challenging part, but I like a good challenge and have confidence in Jacks ability to direct it."

"It Goes Like This" is scheduled to open in 2013 at the Strasberg's Marilyn Monroe Theatre.

Doris Roberts & Jack Betts

Frances Fisher and two young party performers

Harry Hamlin

Jack Betts