L.A. at its bizarre best: Strange talent show for fire-ravaged library brought the city together

L.A. knows how to put on a variety show.

But few productions brought together such an assortment of players and characters from across the city than a surreal talent show broadcast nationwide in 1987.

The telethon brought together L.A. politicians, titans of business, actors, artists and an eccentric…

Source: Los Angeles Times