[0] ADVISORY/``A Night at Sardi's'' Set for March 8 at the Beverly Hilton.

Assignment Editors

ADVISORY...for Thursday (March 8)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

Cast of NBC's "Frasier" to Perform at Annual Gala Fundraiser

and Awards Dinner to Benefit Alzheimer's Association of Los Angeles 

WHAT:        "A Night at Sardi's," an annual fundraiser and awards
             ceremony that benefits the Alzheimer's Association of Los
             Angeles, will feature celebrity performances of musical
             selections from "Oklahoma!"

WHO:         The Emmy award-winning cast of NBC's "Frasier," including
             Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce, Jane Leeves and Peri
             Gilpin, will perform a mini version of "Oklahoma!"
             directed by Peter Matz and produced by Susan Dietz. Other
             celebrity performers will include Sharon Lawrence,
             John O'Hurley, Mimi Kennedy, Alan Rachins, Amy Pietz and
             Bryan Cranston. The event has been chaired by Laurie
             Burrows Grad since 1993.

WHERE:       Beverly Hilton
             9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills

WHEN:        Thursday, March 8
             6:30 p.m.

AWARD
RECIPIENTS:  Elsa Rose Fabares Award -- George Vradenberg III, America
             Online Inc.'s Senior Vice President for Global and
             Strategic Policy, and his wife, Trish Vradenburg.
             (Previous recipients of this award include Mike Myers and
             David Hyde Pierce.)

             Entertainment Award -- Cable TV series "Arli$$" for its
             sensitive portrayal of a sportscaster affected with
             Alzheimer's, played by Ed Asner.

             Corporate Award -- Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

             Caregiver Award (presented by Hector Elizondo) -- Euli
             Watkins.

WHY:         The Alzheimer's Association of Los Angeles provides
             support and assistance to people with Alzheimer's disease
             and their families. The Association is dedicated to
             researching the prevention, cure and treatment of
             Alzheimer's disease. Funds raised will go towards
             programs and services in L.A. County that benefit the
             individuals, families and caregivers that are affected by
             Alzheimer's disease. For more information, visit
             www.alzla.org

GENERAL
INFO:        Individual ticket prices are $300-$500 and are available
             by calling Events Unlimited at 310/996-1188.

NOTE:        Working media are invited to cover the event but must
             register in advance with contacts below for media passes.
             Celebrity interview and photo opportunities are available
             in the Empire Room from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.