For those who believe the Oscars, Emmys, and Golden Globes are just too serious, NBC’s going to be offering up an awards show honoring those who make us laugh with the American Comedy Awards. The awards show will be executive produced by Don Mischer, Charlie Haykel and Juliane Hare and is set to air in May 2014.
“For all of the award shows on television not one is devoted to comedy, and that’s not so funny. So we’re thrilled to be part of a show that will celebrate the community of talented, innovative people who make us laugh each and every day,” said Mischer.
According to NBC, the American Comedy Awards will “honor those who have achieved new heights during the past year in both film and television, as well as paying tribute to some of comedy’s most enduring personalities.”
“We all love a good laugh and the American Comedy Awards will be full of gut-busting material from the best comedians in our business,” stated Paul Telegdy, President Alternative and Late Night Programming, NBC Entertainment. “With creative genius Don Mischer at the helm, get ready for a night of great hilarity. No joke.”
Executive producer Mischer’s no stranger to awards shows having handled the Academy Awards, the Emmys, the Olympic Opening Ceremony, and Super Bowl halftime shows, collecting 31 Emmy Awards for his work.
Source: NBC
-Posted by Rebecca Murray
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