ADVISORY/Hugh Hefner to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From Friars Club of California.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)-- Among the 1,200 Attendees will Be Entertainers, Celebrities A celebrity is a person who is widely-recognized in a given society and commands a degree of public and media attention. The word is derived from the Latin celebritas, from the adjective celeber ("famous," "celebrated"). , Legendary Friars Club Friars Club can refer to:
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WHAT: The Friars Club of California will present Hugh Hefner,
founder and editor-in-chief of Playboy with its prestigious
Lifetime Achievement Award. He has built an international
entertainment empire encompassing feature films, publishing,
casinos, hotels, clubs, and resorts.
WHO: Beside the 1,200 anticipated attendees and legendary Friars
Club members? Celebrity dais that includes David Brenner,
Red Buttons, John Byner, Sid Caesar, Jack Carter, Cyd
Charisse, Michael Chiklis, Cathy Lee Crosby, Norm Crosby,
Robert Culp, Tony Curtis, Phyllis Diller, Richard Dreyfuss,
Charles Durnning, Barbara Eden, Martin Landau, Hal Linden,
Bill Maher, Ed McMahon, Jayne Meadows, Al Pacino, Burt
Reynolds, Eric Roberts, Jeff Ross, Dick Van Patten, Jack
Scalia, Rod Steiger, and Joe Viterelli. And, who better to
MC this event than the Friars Club newly inducted Abbot
Larry King?
Englebert Humperdinck and Lainie Kazan are scheduled to
headline the entertainment. Additional music by the Ray
Anthony Orchestra.
WHEN: Fri., Oct. 9, 1998. Reception, 6:30 p.m. Dinner and
entertainment, 7:30 p.m.
WHY: To honor Mr. Hefner's contributions to the entertainment
industry and his profound influence in society. This gala
will benefit The Friars Charitable Foundation, City of Hope
National Medical Center and the Christie Hefner City of Hope
Fellowship in AIDS Research.
WHERE: Century Plaza Hotel & Tower, Los Angeles Ballroom
2025 Ave. of the Stars, Century City
RSVP: Media will be allowed inside the event for interviews with
Hefner, members of the dais, entertainers and guests. RSVPs
are essential and credentials are required. Contact Frank
Bantle at 310/556-4443 or at ppmg@aol.com.
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