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Lily Tomlin and Friends Headlined Comedy Benefit for Voice for the Animals Foundation
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 30, 2018


Emmy® and Tony®-winning, Academy Award®-nominated actress and animal advocate Lily Tomlin (Grace and Frankie) joined actress June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie), Craig Ferguson (The Craig Ferguson Show), and Whitney Cummings (Unforgettable) to bring the laughs to 'Wait Wait...Don't Kill Me-2!,' a night of unforgettable comedy and entertainment benefiting Voice For The Animals Foundation (VFTA) on Friday, April 27 at 8:00 p.m. at Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center Eli and Edythe Broad Stage. The evening of wit and entertainment (inspired by the popular NPR weekly program “Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me”) hilariously spotlighted animal news, views and other topical animal events. Presented by Honeysweet Creative, this tenth annual fundraiser was hosted by actor Paul Scheer (The League). All proceeds go to support VFTA as they continue their fight for creating respect and empathy for animals through education, rescue, legislation and advocacy.

Lily Tomlin Joins Voice For The Animals Comedy Night Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2018


Emmy and Tony-winning, Academy Award-nominated actress and animal advocate Lily Tomlin (Grace and Frankie) joins co-star June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie) and other comedic guests to bring the laughs to 'Wait Wait...Don't Kill Me!,' a night of unforgettable comedy and entertainment benefiting Voice For The Animals Foundation (VFTA) that will hilariously take on the year in animal news, views and other topical animal events. This annual fundraiser, hosted by actor Paul Scheer (The League), will take place today, April 27, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. at the Broad Stage Theatre in Santa Monica. All proceeds will support VFTA as they continue their fight for creating respect and empathy for animals through education, rescue, legislation and advocacy.

Lily Tomlin, Craig Ferguson, Whitney Cummings & More To Headline Benefit for Voice For The Animals Foundation
by Macon Prickett - Mar 15, 2018


Voice for the Animals Foundation (VFTS) presents “Wait Wait...Don't Kill Me 2!,” a night of unforgettable comedy and entertainment that will hilariously take on the year in animal news, views and other topical animal events. CRAIG FERGUSON (The Craig Ferguson Show), WHITNEY CUMMINGS (Unforgettable) and CASEY WILSON (Happy Endings) join Emmy® and Tony®-winning, Academy Award®-nominated actress and animal advocate LILY TOMLIN (Grace and Frankie) and her co-star JUNE DIANE RAPHAEL (Grace and Frankie)among other comedic guests to bring the laughs to “Wait Wait...Don't Kill Me 2!,”loosely inspired by NPR's “Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!.” This annual fundraiser, hosted by actor PAUL SCHEER (The League), will take place Friday, April 27, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. at the Broad Stage Theatre in Santa Monica. All proceeds will support VFTA as they continue their fight for creating respect and empathy for animals through education, rescue, legislation and advocacy.

Lily Tomlin Joins Voice For The Animals Comedy Night, Today
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2018


Emmy and Tony-winning, Academy Award-nominated actress and animal advocate Lily Tomlin (Grace and Frankie) joins co-star June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie) and other comedic guests to bring the laughs to "Wait Wait...Don't Kill Me!," a night of unforgettable comedy and entertainment benefiting Voice For The Animals Foundation (VFTA) that will hilariously take on the year in animal news, views and other topical animal events. This annual fundraiser, hosted by actor Paul Scheer (The League), will take place today, April 27, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. at the Broad Stage Theatre in Santa Monica. All proceeds will support VFTA as they continue their fight for creating respect and empathy for animals through education, rescue, legislation and advocacy.

Photo Flash: Lily Tomlin Joins Friends for WAIT WAIT...DON'T KILL ME! Comedy Benefit
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2017


Emmy and Tony-winning, Academy Award-nominated actress and animal advocate Lily Tomlin (Grace and Frankie) joined actress June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie), Craig Ferguson (The Craig Ferguson Show) and Casey Wilson (Happy Endings) to bring the laughs to 'Wait Wait...Don't Kill Me!,' a night of unforgettable comedy and entertainment benefiting Voice For The Animals Foundation (VFTA) on Saturday, May 6 at 8:00 p.m. at the famed Royce Hall on the UCLA Campus. Scroll down for photos!

Lily Tomlin and More to Headline WAIT WAIT...DON'T KILL ME! Voice for the Animals Comedy Benefit
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2017


Voice for the Animals Foundation presents 'Wait Wait...Don't Kill Me!,' a night of unforgettable comedy and entertainment that will hilariously take on the year in animal news, views and other topical animal events, on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 8 p.m.

Casey Wilson and Craig Ferguson Will Join Lily Tomlin for VFTA Comedy Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2017


Voice for the Animals Foundation presents "Wait Wait...Don't Kill Me!," a night of unforgettable comedy and entertainment that will hilariously take on the year in animal news, views and other topical animal events.

Lily Tomlin, June Diane Raphael, and Paul Scheer Headline VFTA Comedy Event
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2017


???????Emmy and Tony-winning, Academy Award-nominated actress and animal advocate Lily Tomlin (Grace and Frankie) joins actress June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie) and other comedic guests to bring the laughs to 'Wait Wait...Don't Kill Me!," a night of unforgettable comedy and entertainment benefiting Voice For The Animals Foundation (VFTA) that will hilariously take on the year in animal news, views and other topical animal events.

Photo Flash: Stars Turn Out For ELEPHANTS AND MAN: A LITANY OF TRAGEDY
by Kassie Rivera - Jan 21, 2011


Lily Tomlin, Cher, Billy Bob Thornton, Tippi Hedren, Ed Begley, Jr., George Chakiris, Ken Davitian and Stella Stevens were among many celebrities who turned out for the premiere of the hard-hitting documentary 'Elephants and Man: A Litany of Tragedy' at Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood on January 20. The film, which chronicles the history of elephants in captivity, was shown as part of the screening series 'Kat Kramer's Films That Change the World.'

Lily Tomlin Discusses Elephant Controversy at Films That Change the World
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2011


Multi-award-winning actress and comedienne Lily Tomlin is among several celebrities scheduled to speak when the controversial documentary "Elephants and Man: A Litany of Tragedy" is shown at Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood on January 20, as part of the "Kat Kramer's Films That Change the World" screening series.

Cher, Baldwin, Tomlin et al. Set for Elephant Documentary Premiere
by Lauren Wolman - Jan 16, 2011


The third installment of Kat Kramer's Films That Change the World will feature the world premiere of the documentary 'Elephants and Man: A Litany of Tragedy' at Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood on Thursday, January 20.

Lily Tomlin Discusses Elephant Controversy at Films That Change the World
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 30, 2010


Multi-award-winning actress and comedienne Lily Tomlin is among several celebrities scheduled to speak when the controversial documentary "Elephants and Man: A Litany of Tragedy" is shown at Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood on January 20, as part of the "Kat Kramer's Films That Change the World" screening series.

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