Relations were warmer when Manheim signed Tonken's copy of her 1999 book, "Wake Up, I'm Fat."
"Dear Aaron, You are truly a generous soul," she wrote. The actress, who plays an attorney on ABC's "The Practice," added: "If you ever need a lawyer, you know who to call."
For The Record
Los Angeles Times Tuesday December 23, 2003 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 2 National Desk 1 inches; 39 words Type of Material: Correction
Charity events -- Not all of the charities and institutions mentioned in an article on the front page of Section A on Dec. 8 about event promoter Aaron Tonken had knowledge of his plans or his dealings with celebrities.
For The Record
Los Angeles Times Friday December 26, 2003 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 2 National Desk 2 inches; 93 words Type of Material: Correction
Aaron Tonken -- A Dec. 8 article about event promoter Aaron Tonken on the front page of Section A said Bill Cosby had been sent a contract by the William Morris Agency stating that he was to receive a luxury sedan for a charity event. A Steve Lopez column in the California section Dec. 10 made a similar reference to the car. The article and the column should have made it clear that the sedan would have been for Cosby's use only as transportation to and from the event, which never was held.
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Some who benefited
Stars often got perks and payments from charity promoter Aaron Tonken, who was charged with fraud last month.
Paul Anka
The singer got $100,000 for performing three songs at a gala for the Starkey Hearing Aid Foundation. But Anka said he ducked out of the next deal when a check from the promoter bounced.
Cher
The actress- singer traveled abroad at Tonken's expense and got private plane flights while dealing with the promoter. He believed that she would perform at his Kids Campaign gala in Los Angeles, which never happened.
Natalie Cole
One of Tonken's closest friends, the singer lectured him on "spiritual maturity" -- while picking up $75,000 and jewelry from Cartier, often in connection with charity appearances.
Bill Cosby
The comedian had a William Morris Agency contract for $75,000 to be honored at a cancer research benefit. His spokesman says Cosby planned to give the money back if the event had been held.
David Schwimmer
An invoice designated two Rolex watches worth $26,413 for the "Friends" star in advance of a 1997 gala for the John Wayne Cancer Institute. A publicist declined to comment.
