Jack Benny Award For Comedy
Upon his death, Jack Benny's family donated his papers to UCLA and the Jack Benny Award for Comedy was established to honor the comedian's legacy. Individuals who have contributed significantly to the field of comedy, in film, television or in stand-up, have been recognized since 1977.
- Judd Apatow (2010)
- Johnny Carson (1977)
- Steve Martin (1978)
- Bill Murray
- Mike Myers (2003)
- Conan O'Brien
- Adam Sandler
- Kevin Smith (2006)
- Betty White (November 1, 2011)
Read more about this topic: UCLA School Of Theater, Film And Television
Famous quotes containing the words jack and/or award:
“Men make clothes for the women they’d like to be with or—in most cases—the women they’d like to be.”
—Robert Altman, U.S. director, screenwriter, and Barbara Shulgasser. Jack Lowenthal (Rupert Everett)
“The award of a pure gold medal for poetry would flatter the recipient unduly: no poem ever attains such carat purity.”
—Robert Graves (1895–1985)