Peabody Awards
The Sopranos was honored with two Peabody Awards: one in 2000 for its first season and one in 2001 for its second season. Upon receiving the award in 2000, it was noted that "Combining drama with comic irony, The Sopranos elevates the mob story from a shop-worn cinematic genre into an unmatched exposition of the moral complexity of modern American life. The Sopranos is original, funny, smart and alive with gritty characters so multi-layered, recognizably and mysteriously human that audiences gossip about them as they would about mutual friends." For its 2000 win, it was stated that "With an authenticity described as 'gritty', 'violent', and 'endearing', this darkly comic drama about a conflicted mob boss makes for mesmerizing television. In doing so, the program has become cable's most watched series ever and gives its creator and co-executive producer David Chase the unparalleled distinction of back-to-back Peabodys for two entertainment programs, The Sopranos this year and last and Northern Exposure in the early 1990s."
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Won |
| 2001 | Won |
Read more about this topic: List Of Awards And Nominations Received By The Sopranos
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