FX leads the way with seven nominations CBS, NBC and HBO each have six and AMC has five. The nominations for current programming were spread across all four broadcast networks - ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox - PBS, 13 cable networks and the Internet streaming service Netflix. Nominations for the 29 th Annual TCA Awards were announced in June. Key and Peele join an impressive list of luminaries who have previously hosted the TCA Awards, including Bryan Cranston, Conan O’Brien, Drew Carey, Craig Ferguson, Wanda Sykes, the Smothers Brothers, Nick Offerman, Dax Shepard and Bob Newhart. Hosting? Yes! That’s what we meant,” said Key and Peele about being named as hosts of the awards program. “We are so honored to be receiving this awar…Oh. We’re honored and thrilled that they have accepted to host our 29 th Annual Awards.” Their relevant and irreverent take on comedy, coupled with their smart and witty writing and acting, make them important artists who truly understand today’s culture of what’s funny. “We’ve noticed how they have honed their trade and elevated their sketches, as the freedom of Comedy Central allows them to push their limits and expand their repertoire. “As professional journalists, we’ve followed the careers of Key and Peele since they broke on to the scene with ‘Mad TV.’ Based on their comedic work on that show, they immediately caught our attention,” said Havens. With this comedy duo hosting, the only thing certain is that attendees will be treated to a one-of-a-kind Awards show, where anything can happen. Key and Peele are best known for their impressive improvisational abilities and spot-on portrayals of celebrities like President Obama and Rihanna. In addition to being a cable TV success, “Key & Peele” has become a digital sensation, with sketches amassing more than 250 million views on YouTube, with such popular skits like “Substitute Teacher”, “East/West Bowl,” and “Obama Loses His SH*T.” Since that time, it has continually ranked as the top program in its time slot, averaging more than 1.5 million viewers each week. The series launched in January 2012, and was the biggest Comedy Central premiere since 2009. The TCA Awards honor actors and producers in a variety of categories, including news and information, youth, drama, reality and comedy.Ĭomedy Central’s critically acclaimed series, “ Key & Peele,” will begin its third season on the network in September with 13 brand new episodes. The awards presentation will then recognize the best television programming of the 2012-2013 season, as chosen by the top TV critics in North America. LOS ANGELES, CA (July 9, 2013) – Comedy Central stars Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, from the hit sketch comedy show “Key & Peele,” will co-host the 29 th Annual Television Critics Association (TCA) Awards on Saturday, August 3, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, announced Candace Havens, TCA President.Īs co-hosts of the non-televised TCA Awards, Key and Peele will kick off the invitation-only program with a monologue in their classic improv fashion. Sketch Comedy Duo Host Their First Awards Show Invite-Only Awards are Saturday, August 3, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel
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