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Comedy Roast Of Darth Vader

Posted By Dustin on October 27, 2008

LIVONIA, MI – At 8 p.m. on Veteran’s Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2008 join forces with some of Detroit’s best comedians and The Fighting 501st Legion of Stormtroopers to honor the brave men and women who served in the United State military through a unique benefit event: a roast of one of the greatest military minds of all time – Darth Vader.

In the style of the popular Friar Roasts on Comedy Central, A Roast of Darth Vader will take place at Joey’s Comedy Club in Livonia. The evening will showcase members of the 501st Legion and local area comedians featuring Mike Bobbitt as the roast master.

The cost of admission is $10 per person, All proceeds go to benefit the Fallen and Wounded Soldier's Fund. The show is for adults 18 years and older. Joey's is located at 36071 Plymouth Road in Livonia, Michigan. Reservations can be made by calling 734-261-0555. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

What: A Roast of Darth Vader
When: Tuesday, November 11, 2008, Veteran’s Day
Time: Showtime is 8 p.m. – Doors at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Joey’s Comedy Club in Livonia, 36071 Plymouth Road.
Why: To benefit the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund.
Who: Detroit comedians, featuring Mike Bobbitt as Roast Master and members of the Fighting 501st Legion of Stormtroopers.




Mike Bobbitt is one of Detroit’s premier comedians and has performed for audience across the Midwest and east coast. Mike has performed with Dave Coulier, Emo Philips, and Dustin Diamond. For information about the comedians or to schedule interview one of the comics, contact Mike Bobbitt at pinch1011@comcast.net.

The Fighting 501st Legion of Stormtroopers “… aims are to celebrate the Star Wars movies through the wearing of costumes, to promote the quality and improvement of costumes and props, and most importantly to contribute to the local community through charity and volunteer work..." For information about the 501st Legion, contact Jon Leopold, Commanding Officer of the Great Lakes Garrison at leo@doghouse-sports.com.

The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund is an organization that contributes to the families of the fallen and to those wounded in action. For information about the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund, people can contact Bob Phillips, the FWSF President at bob.phillips@psi-corp.com.


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