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Stand Up to Cancer

2008, TV Show

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A fund-raiser for cancer research features reports by Brian Williams, Charles Gibson and Katie Couric. Appearing: Lance Armstrong; Christina Applegate; Elizabeth Edwards; Robin Roberts; Jennifer Aniston; Charlize Theron; Meryl Streep; Forest Whitaker; America Ferrera; Salma Hayek; David Cook; Dana Delany; Abigail Breslin; Scarlett Johansson; Masi Oka; and Marge and Homer Simpson. Included: Delany undergoes a mammogram; Couric and Breslin visit patients at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Networks, Celebs Unite for Historic Live Cancer Telethon | Today's News: Our Take | 9/6/2008
Cancer survivors Christina Applegate, Lance Armstrong and Patrick Swayze were among 60 celebrities who made history Friday night when ABC, CBS and NBC united for a simultaneous, commercial-free hour devoted to a live telethon to help fight the disease.The Stand Up to Cancer fundraiser was led by some of the biggest names in music, sports, TV and film, while network news anchors Katie Couric, Charles Gibson and Brian Williams emceed the program. Brad Garrett was the guinea pig in a demonstration of a prostate exam, while NBA star Charles Barkley shared his colonoscopy with viewers. The worst part of the experience was fasting, Barkley said. "I'm a fat guy. I don't like to go the whole day without eating," he said.Jack Black, Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry and Keanu Reeves — along with presidential nominees John McCain and Barack Obama — were among the stars participating in the show. Neil Patrick Harris, America Ferrera, Christina Ricci and Kirsten Dunst answered phones.A vi... read more
Stars Join Cancer Fight | Today's News: Our Take | 9/5/2008
More than 60 celebrities headlined Friday night's Stand Up to Cancer TV special, a multi-network fundraiser benefiting cancer research.Jessica Alba, Halle Berry, Jack Black, Sheryl Crow, Ellen DeGeneres, Jennifer Garner, Salma Hayek, Meryl Streep, Charlize Theron, Sharon Osbourne, Scarlett Johansson and Lance Armstrong are just some of the names who were to be present for the evening of "edutainment," Laura Ziskin, executive producer and cancer survivor, told The Associated Press."There will be laughter. There will be tears," Ziskin, who created the nonprofit group behind the special, said. "And you'll learn something about how we can turn the outcome of this disease if we just set our minds to it."A slew of musicians, including Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige and Rihanna, were also scheduled to debut their charity single, "Just Stand Up," during the event.Stand Up to Cancer, hosted by Katie Couric, Charles Gibson and Brian Williams, aired simultaneously on ABC, NBC and CB... read more

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Premise: A fund-raiser for cancer research features reports by Brian Williams, Charles Gibson and Katie Couric. Appearing: Lance Armstrong; Christina Applegate; Elizabeth Edwards; Robin Roberts; Jennifer Aniston; Charlize Theron; Meryl Streep; Forest Whitaker; America Ferrera; Salma Hayek; David Cook; Dana Delany; Abigail Breslin; Scarlett Johansson; Masi Oka; and Marge and Homer Simpson. Included: Delany undergoes a mammogram; Couric and Breslin visit patients at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

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