This just flew into the inbox:

For Immediate Release

Operation: Phone Home for the Holidays

*All-Star Comedy Gala to Benefit the Troops*

Wednesday December 3rd at 8:45pm an unprecedented collection of New York’s top comedians will converge at The Comic Strip Live 1568 2nd Avenue (BTW 81 & 82nd St) for a unique benefit event: Operation: Phone Home for the Holidays, all proceeds will help pay for our troops to call their loved ones this season. There is a $15 dollar donation and 2 drink minimum.

This is truly turning in a major special event of New York’s comedy community coming together to support our boys and girls serving overseas.

So far on the bill we have Jim Gaffigan with ten plus appearances on The Letterman Show; Eddie Brill -- the king of New York comedy; Tom Cotter from The Tonight Show -- Tom's brother is currently serving in Iraq; and Bob Nelson in a very rare New York City appearance. Bob shot two HBO specials and performed for The President of The United States at The Ford Theater.

We’re still waiting on answers from other major comedians who are interested in performing -- pending availablity. You never know who just might drop in.

Our boys and girls need all our help. Please join us in supporting them.

Thank you for your consideration.

Fifteen bucks for Jim Gaffigan, Bob Nelson, Eddie Brill and Tom Cotter? It's a no-brainer for that reason alone. Throw in the fact that the money is going for this cause, and it's a done deal.