Sebastian Maniscalco Brings Laughter and Fun to Seacrest Studios in Memphis

Stand-up comedian and actor Sebastian Maniscalco brought big laughs and high energy to Seacrest Studios at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis on Friday, February 21st.

Sebastian connected with some lively and talkative kid co-hosts, including one bold challenger who kept score of audience laughs—confident that Sebastian couldn’t make her laugh. However, despite her best efforts, she was caught giggling throughout the show! Patients also put Sebastian in the hot seat with some hard-hitting questions, including whether he enjoyed spaghetti. His answer? “With meatballs, of course!”

The visit was filled with fun and games, starting with Nailed It or Failed It: Cat Edition. Sebastian and the audience watched videos of cats attempting daring jumps, pausing just before takeoff to guess whether they’d stick the landing or not. The laughter continued with Would You Rather, where Sebastian sparked a playful debate by choosing to swim in a pool of Skittles over a pool of Jell-O—an opinion many in the crowd disagreed with!

Beyond the jokes, Sebastian shared a heartfelt story about his own family's hospital experience, explaining why he wanted to visit Seacrest Studios—to uplift families facing challenges, just as his had in the past. He also offered words of encouragement, reminding kids to never give up on their dreams and to work hard to achieve them.

A huge thank you to Sebastian for bringing joy, laughter, and inspiration to our patients at Le Bonheur!