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Mel Brooks To Get a National Medal Of Arts From The White House

September 15, 2016
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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

July 9, 2013
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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.

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