Mel Brooks To Get a National Medal Of Arts From The White House
Mel Brooks To Get a National Medal Of Arts From The White House
It’s hard to think of a lifetime achievement in the arts award that Mel Brooks doesn’t deserve.
Elaine May to Win 2012 National Medal of Arts
Elaine May to Win 2012 National Medal of Arts
Amongst this year’s winners of the National Medal of Arts awarded by the President, a comedian is in the ranks. Famous improviser Elaine May of Nichols and May is being awarded the distinction by President Obama.
If you’re unfamiliar, she and Mike Nichols as a comedy team preceded Second City. Watch the clip of their classic $65 funeral scene and hopefully you’ll understand why this is all so important.