Today’s MPTF telethon on KTLA raised $858,493 for Hollywood’s 101-year-old charity — more than the $750,000 it aimed for. Jeff Bridges, one of several stars who appeared on the show, noted that the MPTF is in “difficult circumstances” due to the extraordinary Covid spending it has incurred over the past three years.
MPTF said in October it was on the brink of its “imminent demise” if it did not raise $10 million to $12 million in cash donations by the end of this year to meet bank compliance and continue ongoing operations.
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MPTF President and CEO Bob Beitcher said last week that the current fundraiser has only raised about half of that. Telethon tonight – called Light, camera, act! — brings her closer to fundraising needs by nearly $1 million.
The festive show, hosted by Yvette Nicole Brown and Tom Bergeron and emceed by KTLA’s Sam Rubin, included performances by Jodie Foster, Hugh Jackman, Bryan Cranston, Parker Posey, Elle and Keegan-Michael Key, Billy Porter, Richard Roundtree. , Julia Butters. , Kevin Feige, Harry Northup, Tony Goldwyn, Anna Musky-Goldwyn, Clark Gregg, Kathryn Hahn, Rian Johnson, Tony Ludwig, Ben Mankiewicz, Janelle Monáe, Kate Hudson, Edward Norton and June Squibb.
Musical performances were provided by Johnny Mathis, Brad Paisley, Susanna Hoffs, David Foster & Katherine McPhee, Annette O’Toole & Michael McKean and Jonas Myrin. The program was produced by Phil Rosenthal and David Wild and presented by sponsors City National Bank and UCLA Health.
Writer: David Robb
Source: Deadline
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