By Ron Wynn
NASHVILLE, TN — Actress/writer, executive producer and creator of the acclaimed series “Abbott Elementary” Quinta Brunson will receive the Peabody Trailblazer Award at this year’s ceremonies next month. The announcement was made this week that Brunson would be the second winner of this honor. Issa Rae was the inaugural recipient.
She will join legendary producer, writer, director, comedian and actor Mel Brooks on the podium. Brooks is receiving the Peabody Career Achievement Award. “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,” Jeffrey Jones, executive director of Peabody said in making the announcement. 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.”
Brunson, an Emmy winner, also stars in “Abbott Elementary.” Mel Brooks, a comedy legend, was behind such classics as “Blazing Saddles,” “Young Frankenstein,” “The Producers” and “Spaceballs.” At 97, he remains active. Brooks recently wrote and produced the Hulu series “History of the World Part II,” a sequel to his 1981 comedy film.
The ceremonies will be held June 9.
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