Mel Brooks Joins Elite PEGOT Club with Peabody Award
Comedy legend Mel Brooks receives Career Achievement Award at the 84th Peabody Awards, presented by Billy Crystal.
- Brooks becomes the fourth person to achieve PEGOT status, joining Streisand, Moreno, and Nichols.
- Billy Crystal, who calls Brooks his mentor, presented the award at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.
- Brooks humorously reflected on his career and the significance of the award during his acceptance speech.
- The ceremony, hosted by Kumail Nanjiani, marked the first Peabody Awards held in Los Angeles.
- Other honorees included Quinta Brunson and the series 'Star Trek' for their cultural impact.
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