Jewish Comedy Stars Team Up for Election-Eve Telethon

“Veep” star Julia Louis-Dreyfus, director Judd Apatow and other Jewish notables from the comedy world are teaming up for the get-out-the-vote special “Telethon for America,” which will stream live on Nov. 5, the night before the midterm elections. Organized by actor-comedian Ben Gleib, the two-hour special aims to get young voters to show up at the polls. Viewers can watch it on YouTube, Facebook Live and ComedyCentral.com.

“The ‘Telethon For America’ flips the traditional telethon on its head. Young Americans are more motivated than ever before and the Telethon For America is working to build on that momentum to make sure an even higher percentage of young people get out and vote,” Gleib said. “We are excited to reach them in a brand new way, thanks to our production partners, our performers, and the social platforms of the influencers that they listen to.”

Stars scheduled to appear, perform or man the phone banks include Tribe members Chelsea Handler, Amy Schumer, Jeff Ross, Debra Messing, Jackie Tohn, Iliza Schlesinger, Samantha Ronson, and Zoe Lister-Jones. Others on board include Jessica Alba, Lil Rel, Tom Arnold, Charlize Theron, Jane Fonda, Asha Tyler, Minnie Driver, and Connie Britton.

Watch live here.