Photo: getty images (4)Jimmy Kimmeland several other comedians are coming together for a charitable cause benefittingNext For Autism, an organization working to transform the national landscape of services for people with autism.Kimmel, 53, is co-hosting a three-hour livestream event with former NASA engineer and YouTube creator Mark Rober. Titled Color the Spectrum: A Livestream to Support the Autism Community, the event will air on April 30 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Rober’sYouTube channeland will raise money for autism programs across the country.Special guests includeAdam Sandler,Andy Samberg,Chris Rock,Conan O’Brien,John Oliver,Jack Black,Jon Stewart,Mark Hamill, Marques Brownlee,Maya Rudolph, MrBeast,Paul Rudd, Rhett & Link,Sarah Silverman,Stephen Colbert,Terry CrewsandZach Galifianakis.getty images (4)Producing along with Kimmel’s team are Michelle and Robert Smigel, whoseJon Stewart-led “Night of Too Many Stars” benefits for Comedy Central and HBO inspired Rober to create his own event.“Autism awareness is such a personal cause for my family and me,” Rober, whose son is on the autism spectrum, said in a statement. “It is inspiring to team up with Jimmy and Robert and create this unprecedented opportunity to bring together traditional entertainment stars with some of the world’s biggest YouTube creators.“He added, “I don’t think we have ever seen these worlds unite on a scale like this before. The best part is that this is all being done for people in need and who are so deserving.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Throughout the event, viewers will be able to engage with the hosts and guests during musical performances, comedy skits and DIY science stunts.Viewers can also enter for the chance to win experiences while supporting NEXT For Autismherestarting April 30.
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Jimmy Kimmeland several other comedians are coming together for a charitable cause benefittingNext For Autism, an organization working to transform the national landscape of services for people with autism.Kimmel, 53, is co-hosting a three-hour livestream event with former NASA engineer and YouTube creator Mark Rober. Titled Color the Spectrum: A Livestream to Support the Autism Community, the event will air on April 30 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Rober’sYouTube channeland will raise money for autism programs across the country.Special guests includeAdam Sandler,Andy Samberg,Chris Rock,Conan O’Brien,John Oliver,Jack Black,Jon Stewart,Mark Hamill, Marques Brownlee,Maya Rudolph, MrBeast,Paul Rudd, Rhett & Link,Sarah Silverman,Stephen Colbert,Terry CrewsandZach Galifianakis.getty images (4)Producing along with Kimmel’s team are Michelle and Robert Smigel, whoseJon Stewart-led “Night of Too Many Stars” benefits for Comedy Central and HBO inspired Rober to create his own event.“Autism awareness is such a personal cause for my family and me,” Rober, whose son is on the autism spectrum, said in a statement. “It is inspiring to team up with Jimmy and Robert and create this unprecedented opportunity to bring together traditional entertainment stars with some of the world’s biggest YouTube creators.“He added, “I don’t think we have ever seen these worlds unite on a scale like this before. The best part is that this is all being done for people in need and who are so deserving.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Throughout the event, viewers will be able to engage with the hosts and guests during musical performances, comedy skits and DIY science stunts.Viewers can also enter for the chance to win experiences while supporting NEXT For Autismherestarting April 30.
Jimmy Kimmeland several other comedians are coming together for a charitable cause benefittingNext For Autism, an organization working to transform the national landscape of services for people with autism.
Kimmel, 53, is co-hosting a three-hour livestream event with former NASA engineer and YouTube creator Mark Rober. Titled Color the Spectrum: A Livestream to Support the Autism Community, the event will air on April 30 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Rober’sYouTube channeland will raise money for autism programs across the country.
Special guests includeAdam Sandler,Andy Samberg,Chris Rock,Conan O’Brien,John Oliver,Jack Black,Jon Stewart,Mark Hamill, Marques Brownlee,Maya Rudolph, MrBeast,Paul Rudd, Rhett & Link,Sarah Silverman,Stephen Colbert,Terry CrewsandZach Galifianakis.
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Producing along with Kimmel’s team are Michelle and Robert Smigel, whoseJon Stewart-led “Night of Too Many Stars” benefits for Comedy Central and HBO inspired Rober to create his own event.
“Autism awareness is such a personal cause for my family and me,” Rober, whose son is on the autism spectrum, said in a statement. “It is inspiring to team up with Jimmy and Robert and create this unprecedented opportunity to bring together traditional entertainment stars with some of the world’s biggest YouTube creators.”
He added, “I don’t think we have ever seen these worlds unite on a scale like this before. The best part is that this is all being done for people in need and who are so deserving.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Throughout the event, viewers will be able to engage with the hosts and guests during musical performances, comedy skits and DIY science stunts.
Viewers can also enter for the chance to win experiences while supporting NEXT For Autismherestarting April 30.
source: people.com
