Mel Brooks, Quinta Brunson To Be Honored At Peabody Awards
deadline.comMel Brooks will receive this year’s Career Achievement Award at the 84th Peabody Awards, and Quinta will be honored with the Peabody Trailblazer Award.
Both received a unanimous vote of the Peabody Board of Jurors and will be recognized at the June 9 awards ceremony in Los Angeles. “Mel Brooks is not only one of the most beloved comedians of all time, but he literally set the standard for television comedy from its earliest days.
Across TV, film, theater, and recordings, Mr. Brooks is in a league of his own. And Quinta Brunson has emerged as a refreshingly creative force in network television comedy,” said Jeffrey Jones, executive director of Peabody. “Peabody is proud to honor Mel and Quinta not only for their extraordinary contributions as storytellers, but particularly for their use of comedy to tell stories that matter, enriching the lives of so many.” The Career Achievement Award is given to individuals “whose work and commitment to broadcasting and streaming media have left an indelible mark on the field and in American culture.” Brooks is being honored as “a pioneer in spoof comedy and one of the most influential figures in the history of American comedic television.
Over the course of his career, he has received two Academy Awards, four Emmys, three Tonys, and three Grammys, amongother honors.
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