Thanks to the incredible generosity of everyone who attended or supported from afar, this year’s Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine raised an astounding $1.2 million to fund groundbreaking scleroderma research and educational outreach through the Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF). Together, we’re advancing the mission of finding a cure and honoring Bob Saget’s dream of ending this disease.
Thanks to everyone in the room, and to all those who supported the event from afar, the event raised an incredible $1.2 Million—all for the most promising scleroderma research so we can one day achieve Bob's dream of ending this disease.
We cannot say thank you enough to all the incredibly generous donors, to our host Jeff Ross, to our partners at the New York Comedy Festival, and to those who lent us their time and talents on stage—Nikki Glaser, Michael Che, Adam Duritz and David Immerglück of the Counting Crows, plus a surprise performance from Ronnie Chieng!
On Sept. 21, 2022, Event Co-chairs John Mayer, Kelly Rizzo, Jeff Ross, joined SRF Board Member, Susan Feniger to present Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine at the Beverly Wilshire in L.A. as a moving tribute to Bob Saget, raising more than $1.3M for the Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF).
The signature fundraising event celebrated Saget’s work as a relentless champion for those affected by scleroderma, with some of the world’s most talented performers generously donating their time to help raise funds for the SRF’s scleroderma research and education programs.
Thanks to our kind donors, and people affected by scleroderma, the disease Bob lost his sister to in 1994, The SRF is so appreciative to all those who helped us raise over $700,000 --With a LIVE Virtual Event on October 17, 2021. The Video is up for a little longer at YouTube.com/SRFcure and you can still DONATE (at SRFcure.org) to help us fund the cutting edge research that will eventually cure this disease, whose victims are 80% women. Special thanks to the wonderful artists who made appearances and shared their hearts and talents--
Thank you to our wonderful SRF board members! Susan Feniger and I Hosted an amazing memorable evening of laughter and inspiration! So grateful for the many brilliant comedians, musicians, and actors who generously lent their time and talents to appear on the broadcast (Executive Produced by myself and Joel Gallen) —all to help us find a cure.
It was another amazing event that raised $920,000 money for research for the cure to scleroderma— At Caroline’s On Broadway-- Bob hosted but it wouldn’t have been possible without guest comedians Michael Che, Jim Gaffigan Gilbert Gottfried, and John Oliver - Hot Cuisine by SRF Board member/Top Chef Master Susan Feniger & Mary Sue Millikin. The next events on the west coast will be announced soon!!
On April 25, 2019 The Scleroderma Research Foundation Raised more money for research! Hosted by Bob and Cuisine as always by Top Chefs Susan Feniger & Mary Sue Millikin and appearances by John Stamos, Ken Jeong, Ray Romano and Dave Chappelle!! Special appearance by guest John Mayer! What an amazing night.
Once again at Caroline's in Times Square, we raised over $1,000,000 benefitting my beloved Scleroderma Resarch Foundation thanks to the talents of Michael Che, Andy Cohen, John Oliver, Jeff Ross & Special Musical Guest Jackson Browne! Not to mention the always amazing food by board member Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Millikin – – The sweetest Top Chefs on earth. Thank you are wonderful donors – – Our next “Cool Comedy” will be April 25, 2019 as always, at the Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles. Go to SRFcure.org as the time grows nearer. The money we raise goes directly to research.
Bob Saget: Zero to Sixty is out on Vinyl!!
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On its 30th anniversary, the Scleroderma Research Foundation raised a record-breaking $1.2 million at Caroline‘s on Broadway in December of 2017! Once again with generous appearances by special musical guest, Adam Duritz, co-auctioneer Gilbert Gottfried, and stand up performances by George Lopez and John Oliver!! With Top Chefs once again preparing the amazing five-course meal, since the very first cool comedy 30 years ago – board member Susan Feniger & Mary Sue Millikin. For more info about the SRF and future “Cool Comedy” events go to: SRFcure.org
The Bob Saget stand-up special ZERO TO SIXTY is out NOW On multiple digital platforms including Amazon and iTunes, Comcast, AT&T, Charter, DirecTV, Dish, Google Play and many others.
The special reflects on Saget’s long career in show business and beyond, detailing when he first learned what sex was, the time he lost his mojo and the strange reason he’s scared of doves. The set was taped on May 2 at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn.
The dark comedy "BENJAMIN," directed by Bob, is written by Joshua Turek and Produced by Nicholas Tabarrok. It stars an incredible ensemble of: Rob Corddry, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Max Burkholder, Kevin Pollak, Dave Foley, Jonny Weston, Peri Gilpin, Cheri Oteri, Clara Mamet, David Hull, and Bob. It is now in post production. The film centers on Ed (Saget), who reluctantly calls together an oddball assortment of friends and family to intervene on the supposed drug habit of his 15-year-old son, Benjamin (Burkholder).
Bob hosted and was honored at this very special event on the 30th Anniversary of the SRF with appearances by: Bill Burr, Zach Galifianakis, Jeff Garlin, Jimmy Kimmel, Ray Romano, and musical guests Counting Crows, with cuisine by Top Chefs Susan Feniger & Mary Sue Milliken. 1.4 million was raised that went directly to research through the SRF - SclerodermaResearch.org
Scleroderma Research Foundation Dec.12th at Caroline's on Broadway, raised $800,000 thanks to the cuisine of Top Chefs Susan Feniger & Mary Sue Milliken & auction co-host/board member Dana Delany & the brilliant comedy of Michael Che, John Oliver & Jeff Ross!
Thanks to boardmember Saville Kellner, the Scleroderma Research Foundation raised $560,000 Thursday night 10/13 at the Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas. I performed, Bill Bellamy hosted, Neon Trees headlined and Top Chef Masters Board Member Susan Feniger, Mary Sue Milliken, Rick Moonen, and Hubert Keller served an amazing 5 course meal. For next Cool Comedy go to: SRFcchc.org
Raised $600,000 June 7, 2016 in San Francisco at the Fairmont Hotel for "Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine" benefitting the Scleroderma Research Foundation SRFcure.org --Thanks to the amazing Bill Bellamy, George Lopez, The Goo Goo Dolls, and Chefs extraordinaire Susan Feniger and Mary Sure Millikin.
Dec. 8 at Caroline's on Broadway once again, Bob hosted another "Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine" - Thanks to the generosity of appearances by Andy Cohen, Michael Che and Louis C.K., the SRF raised $750,000 that will go directly to research to help try to find a cure for scleroderma. The evening was also a tribute to board member Jeffrey Mace who lost his life this year to his long battle with scleroderma.
Bob's hosted another Los Angeles "Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine" with Top Chef Masters Chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Millikin with amazing appearances by Jim Gaffigan, Jeff Garlin, Jimmy Kimmel and John Mayer! All proceeds went directly to RESEARCH to help cure scleroderma. For info, go to: SclerodermaRESEARCH.ORG. http://www.latimes.com/fashion/alltherage/la-ar-bob-saget-hosts-cool-com...
12/2/14 the SRF New York City Cool Comedy - Hot Cuisine benefit at Caroline's raised over $550,000 thanks to the legendary Whoopi Goldberg, George Lopez, John Oliver & Jeff Ross. The next Cool Comedy at Caroline's will be in December, 2015. To find out more, please go to SRFcure.org or call 1-800-441-CURE
June 5, 2014-- "COOL COMEDY HOT CUISINE" raised just under $300,000 thanks to incredible performances from JAY LENO, BEN FOLDS and an auction Bob did with the great BILL BELLAMY... Famed Border Grill chefs, board member SUSAN FENIGER and MARY SUE MILLIKEN, along with RICK MOONEN, brought their amazing culinary talents to another event to remember, at the HOUSE OF BLUES at MANDALAY BAY!
Click here to go to Scleroderma Research Foundation.
Over $600,000 was raised, thanks to the gracious appearances of San Francisco radio great, Don Bleu, the brilliant Jeff Garlin and the incomparable TRAIN. Not to mention the amazing cuisine by chefs board member Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Millikin.
For more information or info, please go to SRFcure.org or call 1-800-441-CURE.
Bob's new one-hour special, "THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKIN' ABOUT" on DVD and CD at Amazon, iTunes and Netflix--
AMAZON LINK TO GET "THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKIN' ABOUT'
John reunites with Bob Saget for a manly look at tenderness.
John Stamos' Guide to Cuddling at CollegeHumor.Com
ONE-HOUR HBO SPECIAL... "THAT AIN'T RIGHT"
DVD extras include "Strollin' With Saget," Bob walking from Union Square to Washington Square Parks, and "Rollin' With Saget," the Jamie Kennedy/Stu Stone MTV Music Video.DVD - "That Ain't Right"
The R-Rated hit DVD is available from Thinkfilm, Permut Presentations and Two Angels Productions.
The SPECIAL FEATURES are UNRATED and feature an interview with Bob from Antarctica entitled "To the Earth's Ice Hole and Back" as well as the "Behind the Scenes" footage, "Scenes too dirty for the movie," and Bob's director's narration.
DVD - "Farce of the Penguins"
Thanks to the incredible generosity of everyone who attended or supported from afar, this year’s Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine raised an astounding $1.2 million to fund groundbreaking scleroderma research and educational outreach through the Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF...
