Paul Simms, the writer behind ”Late Night With David Letterman” and the first three seasons of HBO’s “The Larry Sanders Show,” will receive the Herb Sargent Award for Comedy Excellence in recognition of his decades-long commitment to creating transformative content and mentoring budding screenwriters.
“Atlanta” creator Donald Glover is presenting the award to Simms at the 75th Annual Writers Guild Awards on March 5. The ceremony will be held at New York City’s Edison Ballroom.
“I’m deeply honored to receive the Herb Sargent Award and truly grateful to the writers I’ve worked with over the years,” Simms said. “Without their input, I’m not even capable of coming up with a funny quote, and I look forward to their assessments of all the various ways this quote you’re reading right now missed the mark and could have been better.”
The award is annually presented to a...
“Atlanta” creator Donald Glover is presenting the award to Simms at the 75th Annual Writers Guild Awards on March 5. The ceremony will be held at New York City’s Edison Ballroom.
“I’m deeply honored to receive the Herb Sargent Award and truly grateful to the writers I’ve worked with over the years,” Simms said. “Without their input, I’m not even capable of coming up with a funny quote, and I look forward to their assessments of all the various ways this quote you’re reading right now missed the mark and could have been better.”
The award is annually presented to a...
- 1/20/2023
- by Katie Reul
- Variety Film + TV
Updated, 10:30 Am: ABC has announced additional celebrity guests set for its upcoming Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter special.
Stars who have signed on to help celebrate Lear through speeches and comedy performances include Asante Blackk, George Clooney, Laverne Cox, Isabella Gomez, Emily Hampshire, Tom Hanks, Rita Moreno, Ms. Pat, Jay Pharoah, Rob Reiner, Aida Rodriguez and George Wallace. Special musical performances paying tribute to iconic sitcom theme songs will also be featured throughout the evening and will be performed by Anthony Anderson, Kristen Bell, Ledisi, Justina Machado, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelly Rowland, Amber Stevens West, Michelle Williams and more.
All join previously announced Jennifer Aniston, Jimmy Kimmel, Amy Poehler and Octavia Spencer in the network special which airs Thursday, September 22 at 9 Pm on ABC and streaming next day on Hulu.
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Stars who have signed on to help celebrate Lear through speeches and comedy performances include Asante Blackk, George Clooney, Laverne Cox, Isabella Gomez, Emily Hampshire, Tom Hanks, Rita Moreno, Ms. Pat, Jay Pharoah, Rob Reiner, Aida Rodriguez and George Wallace. Special musical performances paying tribute to iconic sitcom theme songs will also be featured throughout the evening and will be performed by Anthony Anderson, Kristen Bell, Ledisi, Justina Machado, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelly Rowland, Amber Stevens West, Michelle Williams and more.
All join previously announced Jennifer Aniston, Jimmy Kimmel, Amy Poehler and Octavia Spencer in the network special which airs Thursday, September 22 at 9 Pm on ABC and streaming next day on Hulu.
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- 9/14/2022
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Tom Hanks, Tracee Ellis Ross and Kristen Bell are among the additional celebrity attendees and performers who are joining Norman Lear’s 100th birthday special on ABC.
Asante Blackk, George Clooney, Laverne Cox, Isabella Gomez, Emily Hampshire, Rita Moreno, Ms. Pat, Jay Pharoah, Rob Reiner, Aida Rodriguez and George Wallace, along with Hanks, will provide speeches and comic acts during “Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter.” Meanwhile, Bell, Ross, Anthony Anderson, Ledisi, Justina Machado, Kelly Rowland, Amber Stevens West and Michelle William will pay tribute to iconic sitcom theme songs with special musical performances.
The new roster of attendees join previously announced talent Jennifer Aniston, Jimmy Kimmel, Amy Poehler and Octavia Spencer.
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Jennifer Aniston, Jimmy Kimmel and Octavia Spencer to Appear in Norman Lear’s 100th Birthday Special on ABC
Honoring the life and legacy of the pioneering storyteller, activist and philanthropist, the one-night-only celebration will feature intimate conversations,...
Asante Blackk, George Clooney, Laverne Cox, Isabella Gomez, Emily Hampshire, Rita Moreno, Ms. Pat, Jay Pharoah, Rob Reiner, Aida Rodriguez and George Wallace, along with Hanks, will provide speeches and comic acts during “Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter.” Meanwhile, Bell, Ross, Anthony Anderson, Ledisi, Justina Machado, Kelly Rowland, Amber Stevens West and Michelle William will pay tribute to iconic sitcom theme songs with special musical performances.
The new roster of attendees join previously announced talent Jennifer Aniston, Jimmy Kimmel, Amy Poehler and Octavia Spencer.
Also Read:
Jennifer Aniston, Jimmy Kimmel and Octavia Spencer to Appear in Norman Lear’s 100th Birthday Special on ABC
Honoring the life and legacy of the pioneering storyteller, activist and philanthropist, the one-night-only celebration will feature intimate conversations,...
- 9/14/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
ABC will present the one-night-only primetime tribute “Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter” in September to celebrate the veteran writer and producer’s 100th birthday. The special will pay homage to Lear, who is responsible for some of television’s most notable series over the last 65 years, and it will feature a lineup of starry celebrity guests and musical performances.
“Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter” is set to air Thursday, Sept. 22, from 9 p.m.–11 p.m. on ABC and will be available the next day on Hulu. Special guests and performers will be announced at a later date.
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“Norman’s illustrious career is revered by so many, and we are honored to be celebrating his legacy with this special night of entertainment,” said Craig Erwich, president, Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment.
“Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter” is set to air Thursday, Sept. 22, from 9 p.m.–11 p.m. on ABC and will be available the next day on Hulu. Special guests and performers will be announced at a later date.
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“Norman’s illustrious career is revered by so many, and we are honored to be celebrating his legacy with this special night of entertainment,” said Craig Erwich, president, Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment.
- 7/27/2022
- by Brandon Katz
- The Wrap
Norman Lear Celebrates His 100th Birthday With a New Tribute Set to Air This Fall on ABC (Exclusive)
Television icon Norman Lear is celebrating his 100th birthday on Wednesday with some big news befitting the legend: ABC has revealed plans to celebrate Lear’s centennial with a primetime special this fall. Variety has exclusively learned that ABC will air “Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter” on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 9 p.m. Et.
The two-hour special will honor the life and legacy of Lear, including his work as a producer, activist and philanthropist. The list of celebrity guests and musical performances set to appear on the special and pay homage to Lear will be announced at a later date.
The special will come just ten days after the 74th Emmy Awards, which Lear — already the TV Academy’s oldest Emmy nominee and winner ever — plans to attend in person. Lear, who has won two Emmys in recent years for his “Live in Front of a Studio Audience” specials with Jimmy Kimmel on ABC,...
The two-hour special will honor the life and legacy of Lear, including his work as a producer, activist and philanthropist. The list of celebrity guests and musical performances set to appear on the special and pay homage to Lear will be announced at a later date.
The special will come just ten days after the 74th Emmy Awards, which Lear — already the TV Academy’s oldest Emmy nominee and winner ever — plans to attend in person. Lear, who has won two Emmys in recent years for his “Live in Front of a Studio Audience” specials with Jimmy Kimmel on ABC,...
- 7/27/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The Recording Academy has unveiled a second round of performers for the 64th annual Grammy Awards: nominees Jon Batiste, Foo Fighters, H.E.R., Nas, and Chris Stapleton, and, as revealed by Variety Wednesday night, a special In Memoriam performance featuring songs of Stephen Sondheim by Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler.
The Grammys, again hosted by Trevor Noah, will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt on CBS and will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
Previously announced performers include Brothers Osborne, BTS, Brandi Carlile, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X with Jack Harlow, and Olivia Rodrigo.
This year’s leading nominee Jon Batiste received 11 nominations including Record Of The Year (“Freedom”), Album Of The Year (“We Are”), Best Traditional R&b Performance (“I Need You”), Best...
The Grammys, again hosted by Trevor Noah, will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt on CBS and will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
Previously announced performers include Brothers Osborne, BTS, Brandi Carlile, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X with Jack Harlow, and Olivia Rodrigo.
This year’s leading nominee Jon Batiste received 11 nominations including Record Of The Year (“Freedom”), Album Of The Year (“We Are”), Best Traditional R&b Performance (“I Need You”), Best...
- 3/24/2022
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
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