1987 Hollywood Press Club roast of author Harlan Ellellison

1987 Hollywood Press Club roast of author Harlan Ellellison The passage recounts a nostalgic anecdote about a literary roast with no mention of political figures, financial transactions, or misconduct involving powerful actors. It offers no actionable leads for investigation. Key insights: Event took place in 1987 at the Hollywood Press Club.; Roast was a fundraiser for a libel lawsuit defense.; Participants mentioned: Harlan Ellison, Michael Fleischer, David Gerrold, Digby Diehl, Isaac Asimov, Robert Silverberg, Frank Sinatra (in a joke).