“Mad Men” creator Matthew Weiner, comedian Louis C.K. and CNN host Anderson Cooper are among the players slated to compete on “Jeopardy’s” upcoming Power Players Week.
Fifteen Hollywood stars, politicians, reporters and commentators will compete on the long-running game show, which will tape next month and air in May, playing for a charity of their choice. Other contestants include former MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry, U.S. Senator Al Franken and “Purity” author Jonathan Franzen.
The winner of each episode will walk away at least $50,000 for their chosen charity. All other contestants are guaranteed at least $10,000.
The show will be taped on April 9 in front of a live studio audience at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. The episodes will air on May 16-20.
See the full list of contestants and their chosen charities below:
Kate Bolduan
“At This Hour” (CNN)
Free Arts NYCAnderson Cooper
“Anderson Cooper 360°” (CNN)
Spike’s K9 FundJonathan Franzen
Best-selling Author, “Purity”
American Bird ConservancySunny Hostin
ABC News Senior Legal Correspondent
Bronx Children’s MuseumMichael Steele
Politician & MSNBC Political Analyst
Catholic Charities Mona CenterLouis C.K.
Comedian
Fistula FoundationS.E. Cupp
Conservative Commentator
Share Our StrengthDavid Gregory
Political Analyst (CNN)
Martha’s TableLara Logan
“60 Minutes” (CBS)
Committee to Protect JournalistsChuck Todd
NBC News Political Director & Host, “Meet the Press”
Samaritan InnsJonathan Capehart
“The Washington Post”
Sasha Bruce YouthworkAl Franken
U.S. Senator (D-Minn.)
USOMelissa Harris-Perry
Professor and TV Host
Girls for Gender EquityAna Navarro
Republican Strategist
Operation SmileMatthew Weiner
Television Creator, “Mad Men”
Alexandria House