The Beastly Ball is a benefit for the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (for which Ms. White serves as Co-Chairman). “Attendees have the chance to tour portions of the Zoo (Upper Africa, Elephants of Asia, and the LAIR) during the evening, eat their fill of food and drink, participate in the silent and live auctions, and dance under the stars. This year, the live auction will be emceed by Jimmy Pardo, and the event will honor Richard J. Riordan, former Los Angeles Mayor, as well as actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, recipient of the Tom Mankiewicz Leadership Award. This is a big ticket event; it’s $1,000 per person to attend.”
Yes, Betty White is co Chairman greater LA Zoo Assoc.
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Is Jimmy Pardo Don’s son?
From the Art Fleming Jeopardy days....