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The two-hour "Telethon for America," created by
comedian Ben Gleib, will be streamed live starting at 9 p.m. ET
on Monday on YouTube, Facebook Live and Comedy Central's
website, organizers said in a statement.
This telethon, unlike traditional ones, will not ask for money.
Instead, viewers will be urged to call in to a celebrity phone
bank and pledge to vote in the next day's election.
More than 50 actors, comedians and YouTube stars will take part,
including Judd Apatow, Chelsea Handler and Olga Kay. The
celebrities will be encouraged to simulcast the program live on
their own social media channels.
The telecast will include live performances, comedy, music and
taped segments plus information on how to cast a ballot.
Many Hollywood celebrities have urged their fans to support
Democrats in federal and state races to fight President Donald
Trump's agenda and increase oversight of his administration.
The voter telethon is described as nonpartisan. It is backed by
When We All Vote, a nonpartisan, nonprofit campaign launched by
former first lady Michelle Obama to encourage voting.
Tiffany Haddish had been scheduled to participate on the
telecast but had to drop out because of a scheduling conflict,
organizers said.
(Reporting by Lisa Richwine; Editing by Steve Orlofsky and
Leslie Adler)
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