The mark Nancy Meyers has left on film and TV comedy has garnered another prize as she’s been selected to receive USC Comedy’s Oakie Award.
Doled out as a way to recognize “exceptional achievements in film and TV comedy,” news of the award was announced on Tuesday by university professor Jack Epps, who holds the Jack and Victoria Horne Oakie chair in comedy.
Meyers will accept the prize during a virtual presentation on Nov. 14 that also includes an in-depth chat with moderator and comedy legend Martin Short. The event is part of the Jack Oakie and Victoria Horne ...
Doled out as a way to recognize “exceptional achievements in film and TV comedy,” news of the award was announced on Tuesday by university professor Jack Epps, who holds the Jack and Victoria Horne Oakie chair in comedy.
Meyers will accept the prize during a virtual presentation on Nov. 14 that also includes an in-depth chat with moderator and comedy legend Martin Short. The event is part of the Jack Oakie and Victoria Horne ...
- 11/2/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Similar News
Steve Martin, Selena Gomez & Martin Short Frantically Run Away From Arconia While Filming 'Only Murders In The Building' Season 4
- 4/25/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
2024 Emmys Predictions: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
- 4/24/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Ryan Gosling SNL Sees Huge Ratings Bump From Delayed, Cross-Platform Viewing
- 4/24/2024
- by A.J. Katz
- LateNighter
TCM Classic Film Festival’s Hosts and Producers Offer Their Personal Picks for 2024 Fest, From ‘Pulp Fiction’ to 100-Year-Old ‘Sherlock Jr.’
- 4/18/2024
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
‘Pulp Fiction’ Stars Reuniting at TCM Classic Film Festival (Exclusive)
- 4/8/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
David Fincher will be premiering a restoration of Se7en in IMAX at the TCM Classic Film Festival
- 3/22/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
USC Cancels Main Commencement Ceremony, Citing Safety Concerns, Will Hold Smaller Events
- 4/25/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
How to Watch the 2024 NFL Draft Online
- 4/25/2024
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
USC Protesters Arrested As Police Declare Unlawful Assembly At Encampment
- 4/25/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
Lily Gladstone and Bowen Yang to Star in ‘The Wedding Banquet’ Remake From Director Andrew Ahn (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Jennifer Aniston to Produce ‘9 to 5’ Reimagining for 20th Century Studios
- 4/25/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
New Harry Potter Audiobook Series in the Works With 100-Plus Actors
- 4/25/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
’28 Years Later’ Adds Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes
- 4/24/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
American Black Film Festival 2024 Lineup Includes Vivica A. Fox and Jussie Smollett-Starring Drama (Exclusive)
- 4/24/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety - Film News
Kid Cudi Cancels Tour Due to Broken Foot After Jumping Off Coachella Stage
- 4/25/2024
- by Lexy Perez and Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Maïwenn Feels ‘Betrayed’ by Interview About Johnny Depp, Clarifies Comment About Depp Scaring the Crew: He Is ‘One of the Greatest’ Actors (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety - Film News
“It was really curious”: Tom Hiddleston is Done Playing Loki But Recently Revealed a Peculiar Clause in His MCU Contract
- 4/25/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Australian Police Arrest ‘Home and Away’ Actor Orpheus Pledger After Manhunt
- 4/25/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety - TV News
’28 Years Later’ Adds Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes
- 4/24/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Bella Ramsey, Louis Partridge, Ruby Stokes to Star in Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘Sunny Dancer’ From Rising Brit Director George Jaques (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety - Film News
Chris Jericho’s Wrestling Action Horror Film ‘Dark Match’ Sales to Be Launched at Cannes Market by Blue Finch (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety - Film News
Michael Cera Christmas Movie Boarded by Magnify Ahead of Cannes’ Directors Fortnight Premiere (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety - Film News
‘Expats’ Star Ruby Ruiz to Lead James J. Robinson’s Directorial Debut ‘First Light’ (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety - Film News
‘Goodbye Julia,’ ‘Four Daughters’ Lead Critics Awards for Arab Films Nominations Ahead of Cannes Ceremony
- 4/25/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety - Film News
‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ Producer Bill Kong Aims to Reset Martial Arts Genre With ‘The Furious,’ Directed by Tanigaki Kenji (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Bella Ramsey, Louis Partridge, Ruby Stokes to Star in Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘Sunny Dancer’ From Rising Brit Director George Jaques (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety - Film News
Fred Schepisi Sets Israeli Thriller ‘The Dimona Affair’ as Next Directorial Project (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety - Film News
’28 Years Later’ Adds Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes
- 4/24/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
American Black Film Festival 2024 Lineup Includes Vivica A. Fox and Jussie Smollett-Starring Drama (Exclusive)
- 4/24/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety - Film News
Peabody Awards 2024: ‘Fellow Travelers,’ ‘The Last of Us,’ ‘The Bear,’ and More Are Nominated
- 4/25/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
‘The Equalizer’ Grabs Season 5 Renewal at CBS
- 4/25/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Beef,’ ‘A Small Light,’ ‘Heartstopper’ Among 2024 Television Academy Honors Recipients
- 4/25/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety - TV News
Dan Rather Returning to CBS News For First Time Since Bitter Exit 18 Years Ago
- 4/25/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Three Wise Men & a Baby’ Sequel Coming to Hallmark: Get the First Details
- 4/25/2024
- TV Insider