HBO Comedy Festival Names Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock as Headliners

By John Eggerton -- Broadcasting & Cable, 6/5/2007 12:13:00 PM

HBO and concert promotion company AEG Live have lined up Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld to headline its fall Comedy Festival, which is presented by HBO and sponsored by co-owned TBS.   The third annual four-day comedy event will be held November 14-17 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.   The two comedians have more than a nodding acquaintance with the event since they were each the recipients of the festival's coveted Comedian Award over the years.

The festival includes tributes, stand-up and sketch comedy spread out over various venues.
 

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