Well known comedians and more than 300 local luminaries gathered at Glen Head Country Club on Nov. 18, 2010 for Funny Money, a night of laughter sponsored by the Comedy Hall of Fame Foundation to raise money and awareness for Laugh it Out, the foundation’s educational program that harnesses the power of comedy to reach at-risk youth in the classroom.

Master of ceremonies Eddie Brill of The Late Show with David Letterman performed, as did David Brenner and Cory Kahaney. The evening also featured a live auction conducted by celebrity auctioneer Elyse Luray from the hit PBS TV series History Detectives.  

Laugh It Out improv classes are offered in underserved public schools. The skills students learn translate into improved aptitude for communication, which gives them a better chance to succeed in the real world. Laugh it Out boosts creativity and self-confidence while transforming school into a place kids want to be.

The Comedy Hall of FameDr. David Friedman, Brian Divack, CHFF Director of Development David Miller, CHFF Advisory Board Member Melanie Friedman (Rodney Dangerfield’s daughter).