A benefit for the HEartland Comedy Foundation is to be held June 28 at the Wadsworth Theatre in Brentwood. Stars, Woody Allen, Albert Brooks, Jay Leno, Bill Maher, Drew Carey, Larry King, Jonathan Winters will be in attendance to pay tribute to the influential Mort Sahl.
Sahl is a legendary comedian, pundit, and author known for his one-liners and conversational style. The event is in celebration of Sahl’s 80th birthday (May 30). For more information, call (213) 365-3500 or visit www.heartlandcomedyfoundation.com.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on June 28, 2007. Read the original PDF.