Night of Too Many Stars


Night of Too Many Stars is a fundraising telethon for autism. It has been held every two or three years since 2003. The event was founded by Robert Smigel after learning that his son was diagnosed with autism. Comedian Jon Stewart often hosts the show.

Events

2012

The 2012 event aired on October 21, 2012 on Comedy Central and was held at the Beacon Theater in New York City.
Auctions included:
Bill Burr performed some stand up comedy.
Jon Stewart introduced friend and frequent sparring partner conservative Bill O'Reilly of FOX News, and liberal Chris Matthews of MSNBC's Hardball who agreed to have a debate onstage with the catch being they had to inhale helium balloons before answering each question. John King moderated the debate.
The event closed by Sting singing Roxanne with Jon Stewart, Louis C.K., Bill Burr, Seth Rogen, Carly Rae Jepsen, Katy Perry, Hannibal Buress, J. B. Smoove, Tom Morello, Paul Reps, and Harvey Keitel

2015

The 2015 event aired on Comedy Central on March 8, but was taped a week earlier. It was two hours long and held at the Beacon Theater.
Jodi DiPiazza performed a duet with "Weird Al" Yankovic.

2017

The 2017 event at the Theater at Madison Square Garden was broadcast live by HBO on 18 November. Louis C.K. was scheduled to appear on the show by was dropped by HBO following his misconduct allegations against him. Jon Stewart hosted the show.