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Mo Amer to Host 86th Annual Peabody Awards
13 May
Summary
- Comedian Mo Amer will host the 86th annual Peabody Awards ceremony on May 31.
- The event will celebrate 34 winners across various media categories.
- Amy Poehler and Sterlin Harjo will receive special honors at the ceremony.
Comedian Mohammed "Mo" Amer will host the 86th annual Peabody Awards ceremony scheduled for May 31 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. The jury selected 34 winners spanning entertainment, documentary, news, podcast/radio, arts, children's, immersive, and public service programming.
Executive director Jeffrey P. Jones praised Amer's bold, heartfelt comedy, citing his experiences as a refugee. The ceremony will also present Amy Poehler with the career achievement award, Sterlin Harjo with the trailblazer award, James L. Brooks with the industry icon award, and PBS Kids with the institutional award.
Amer, known for his acclaimed Netflix series "Mo," stated his honor in hosting an event that celebrates impactful storytelling. He highlighted the power of stories for those who have felt unseen. The production will be handled by Liz Kelly and ROK Productions, with a new structure focusing on thematic categories.
