The IMF 9th Annual Comedy Celebration benefiting the Peter Boyle Research Fund

Comedian Jeff Garlin, one of the evening’s “guest speakers” (as host Fred Willard called them). What he suggested be done in a gazebo can’t be printed in a family newspaper.

Loraine Boyle, left, with actor Howard Hesseman, backstage at the Saturday event.

Comedian Andy Kindler, left, and host Fred Willard onstage during the comedy fundraiser, which has raised more than $5 million since 2007.

Dr. Brian Durie, left, and International Myeloma Foundation President Susie Novis, right, make introductory remarks at the 9th annual fundraiser at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles.

Ventriloquist Jay Johnson, right, and his right-arm man Bob, left, were among the evening’s featured performers.

Comedian Tig Notaro performing the evening’s final set at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre on Saturday.