Robin Williams Will Return to the New "Comic Relief"

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Billy Crystal, Robin Williams and Whoopi Goldberg will return as hosts of new "Comic Relief".

September 9, 2006

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People, get ready for the new "Comic Relief". The live stand-up comedy benefit, which ran on HBO from 1986-1998, will return to the premium cable network Nov. 18 later this year after a seven-year absence.

Besides, it will also be simulcast on TBS as well. On top of that, comedian Robin Williams will return as host of the three-hour event, bringing also his companion Billy Crystal and Whoopi Goldberg.

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Comic Relief 2006, which will air live at 9 p.m. EST and tape-delayed PST, will be presented from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The event reportedly will raise funds for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

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