Director: Walter C. Miller
Writer(s): Louie Anderson
Starring: Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, Jim Varney, Louie Anderson, Elayne Boosler, Kirk Cameron, Cindera Che, Cher, Rick Ducommun, Bobcat Goldthwait, Arsenio Hall, Charlton Heston, Penn Jillette, John Larroquette, Richard Lewis, Shelley Long, Howie Mandel, Bob Newhart, Joe Piscopo, Paula Poundstone, Paul Reiser, Paul Rodriguez, Bob Saget, Fred Savage, Doc Severinsen, Garry Shandling, Martin Short, Teller, Alan Thicke, Steven Wright
Synopsis: This video documents the third annual Comic Relief live benefit for America’s homeless. Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, and Billy Crystal return as hosts of Comic Relief in this 1989 event. Directed by Walter C. Miller (who helmed many of TV’s All in the Family episodes), this program includes routines from such renowned comedy stars as Bob Newhart, Bob Saget, Steven Wright, and Bobcat Goldthwait. Director Miller also includes portraits of people in need, and of those who have already benefited from these performers’ generosity. The organization Comic Relief has gone on to raise and distribute nearly 50 million dollars, providing direct health care services to homeless men, women, and children throughout the United States.
Release Date: March 18, 1989 (USA) | Length: 60 min | Genre: Comedy | MPAA Rating: NR