Emma Watson, Will Ferrell, Daniel Dae Kim and a slew of other celebrities prepare to compete on CBS’s Pickleball Tourney on Nov.
In a two-hour comedy special called “Pickled”, “The Late Show” will feature a pickleball tournament hosted by Stephen Colbert. Colbert will join singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins in a performance of the national anthem. The tournament will feature 16 celebrities who will compete in an oh so competitive game to win the coveted Colbert Cup.
Along with Watson, Dae Kim and Pharrell, other participating actors include Jimmy Allen, Murray Bartlett, Dierks Bentley, Jaime Camille, Max Greenfield, Luis Guzman, Phil Keoghan, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tig Notaro, June Diane Raphael, Kelly Rowland, Including Paul Scheer. and Ayesha Tyler.
All proceeds will benefit the non-profit Comic Relief US, an organization focused on helping the homeless and improving the safety of those living in poverty.
Colbert said, “If you love pickle balls and you love celebrities and you love helping people, you’ll love seeing these celebrities helping people with pickle games. “
“Comic Relief US is thrilled to be part of this special entertainment program to support the millions of children and families living in poverty,” said Alison Moore, CEO of Comic Relief US. “Thanks to the wonderful Stephen Colbert, Spartina, CBS, Funny Or Die and all our celebrity friends who now get to play pickleball for a good cause!”
Stephen Colbert’s Spartina, Funny Or Die and produced by CBS Studios, Carrie Champion, John Michael Higgins and Bill Raftery will serve as the program’s announcers.
“Funny Or Die is proud to create ‘Pickled.’ Along with Stephen Colbert, CBS, and our celebrity players, we all came together for two great causes: to support Comic Relief US and to have Pickleball in everyone’s newsfeeds. To add more articles about it,” said Funny Or Die CEO Mike Farah.
“Pickled” airs Thursday, November 17th at 9 p.m. on CBS and will be streaming live and on-demand on Paramount+.