#AmericanComedyAwards

[vickiabelson]

OMG, where has George Schlatter been my whole life? I could've been a contenda!

George Schlatter relishes the accidents and has made a career and created a legacy spinning them into comedy gold. Sock it to me! Here comes the judge! Look that up in your Funk and Wagnells! It’s not everyone who creates language that becomes part of the lexicon. 25x Emmy Nominee, 3x Emmy Winner, Golden Globe WInner, Producers Guild Winner, and Directore’s Guild Man of the Year, George Schlatter is all that and so much more. A television icon, I’m beyond thrilled to have had this opportunity to chat and get to know him with y’all. 

Creator and producer of Laugh-In, for that alone he should be canonized, George changed the face of television. He also created and produced Real People, produced the first 5 years of the Grammy Awards plus series and specials starring Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Eddie Murphy, Cher, Elton John, Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, Liza Minnelli, Michael Jackson, Doris Day, Jonathan Winters, Richard Pryor, Shirley MacLaine, Bill Cosby, Lucille Ball, Jackie Gleason, Diana Ross, Lena Horne, Dinah Shore, Nat King Cole, Placido Domingo and scores of others. George Schlatter created and for 15 years produced the American Comedy Awards.

Most recently, George produced a comedy collection for Sirius Radio and Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate for Netflix.

Besides his work in television, George has been honored for his showmanship and involvement in many charitable causes. To further his support of comedy and the people who perform it, George has become an active supporter and Board Member of the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York. He's donated much of his material to them and they've named their theater, The George and Jolene Brand Schlatter Theater, in his honor.

George’s book, Still Laughing: A Life in Comedy, which dropped in July, is a feast for show biz and comedy lovers. I devoured it. And he shares so many gems from it with us here, from the creation of Laugh-In, finding Goldie, Lily, Artie, Judy, Henry, Ruth, Dan, and Dick, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Robin Williams, Lucy, Steve Lawrence, Judy Garland, Cher, Diana Ross, more, more,  more!

We had a near-miss encounter 37 years ago when he was producing Comedy Club and I was visiting my Laughter Company Improv cohort, Bob Nelson. I didn't let him get away from me this time! Where has George Schlatter been my whole life? No matter, he's here now. And that's no accident!

George Schlatter Live on Game Changers with Vicki Abelson

Wednesday, March 6, 5 PM PT, 8 PM ET 

Streamed Live on my Facebook

Replay here: 

[shulmansays]

After four years, one of the world’s most beloved comedians – the incomparable @MrGeorgeWallace aka the #NewMrVegas (who once made me laugh so hard, on a flight to Phoenix, that I nearly peed my pants) – has returned to the Las Vegas stage, with his new residency, #WALLACE@Westgate, at the #WestgateCabaret inside @WestgateVegas. From writing for #TheReddFoxxShow; to receiving #BestMaleStandUpComedian honors at the #AmericanComedyAwards (aka “the Oscars of Funny”); to ruminating with BFF and former roommate, @JerrySeinfeld, on #ComediansInCarsGettingCoffee; Wallace never fails to drive-home the funny. And seeing him back in #LasVegas (where he once considered running for Mayor), is gonna be epic. So long as I remember to pee, before the show... #GetIntoIt #GeorgeWallace #NewMrVegas #Comedy #StandUpComedian #ObservationalHumor #SocialCommentary #WestgateVegas (at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino)

[naturalbornthriller]

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[quotetherapy]

You are the only person who can represent who you are.

Bill Cosby

[littleirishgirl42]

CONGRATS TO BILL!!!!! I'm so proud of him! I'm so happy that he finally won an award and didn't lose to stupid Modern Family (the show is funny but Bill is wayy better) He deserves this award more than anything. I know this isn't that last time we'll see him accepting awards. Keep up the good work Bill😘 We love you😘😘😘❤️❤️😘😘 #BillHader #AmericanComedyAwards #WINNER #LOVEYA #Congrat

[nailsbymarysoul]

💙 How adorable is @lakebell on the #americancomedyawards #redcarpet rocking #NailsByMarysoul using @EssiePolish 💙

[thenationofgab]

Ceiling of the Hammerstein before the show! #vscocam #latergram #AmericanComedyAwards #Hammerstein #ballroom #awardshow #beautiful (at HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM at Manhattan Center)

[uhhmusings]

Such an amazing night! #blacktie #itsaloner #amypoehler #billcosby #sethrogen #sirpatricstewart #nbc #americancomedyawards #katemckinnon #billhader #magic #comedy

[it-will-leave-you-breathlesss]

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[vickiabelson]

Today Live, we'll be Laugh-In with George Schlatter!

Sock it to me! Here comes the judge! Look that up in your Funk and Wagnells! It’s not everyone who creates language that becomes part of the lexicon. 25x Emmy Nominee, 3x Emmy Winner, Golden Globe WInner, Producers Guild Winner, and Directore’s Guild Man of the Year, George Schlatter is all that and so much more. A television icon, I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to chat, and get to know him a bit with y’all. 

Creator and producer of Laugh-In, for that alone he should be canonized, George changed the face of television. He also created and produced Real People, produced the first 5 years of the Grammy Awards plus series and specials starring Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Eddie Murphy, Cher, Elton John, Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, Liza Minnelli, Michael Jackson, Doris Day, Jonathan Winters, Richard Pryor, Shirley MacLaine, Bill Cosby, Lucille Ball, Jackie Gleason, Diana Ross, Lena Horne, Dinah Shore, Nat King Cole, Placido Domingo and scores of others. George Schlatter created and for 15 years produced the American Comedy Awards.

Most recently, George produced a comedy collection for Sirius Radio and Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate for Netflix.

Besides his work in television, George has been honored for his showmanship and involvement in many charitable causes. To further his support of comedy and the people who perform it, George has become an active supporter and Board Member of the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York. He's donated much of his material to them and they've named their theater, The George and Jolene Brand Schlatter Theater, in his honor.

George’s book, Still Laughing: A Life in Comedy, which dropped in July, is a feast for show biz and comedy lovers. I’ve been devouring it. 

We had a near-miss encounter 37 years ago, he won’t get away from me this time! 

George Schlatter Live on Game Changers with Vicki Abelson

Wednesday, March 6, 5 PM PT, 8 PM ET 

Streaming Live on my Facebook

Daily by Toni Vincent & @peter_and_paul_ Cartoons

[smartgirlsattheparty]

Smart Girls share shoes! @meredeetch is wearing Amy P's! #americancomedyawards

[littleirishgirl42]

Bill Hader just gave the most epic, amazing, funny, awesome acceptance speech in the history of award shows😂😂😂😂 #billhader #americancomedyawards

[miszsstina]

American Comedy Awards! 🎥🙌💃 #nbc #americancomedyawards #blacktieevent #feelingfancy #taping #airsonmay8th #nyc #hammersteinballroom #prioritytickets @_thesouthernbelle_ (at HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM at Manhattan Center)

[ashleyanitaaa]

I wish I was a nominee.. #americancomedyawards (at HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM at Manhattan Center)

[outspokenpoeticlicense]

On our way to the #AmericanComedyAwards! ....#BlackTieAffair #Excited #ThankGodIFeelBetter #MoreToCome