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Comedian Mo Amer to Host 86th Annual Peabody Awards
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Comedian Mo Amer to Host 86th Annual Peabody Awards

Variety·Michael Schneider·20 days ago
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Palestinian-American stand-up comedian Mohammed “Mo” Amer, who was behind Netflix’s critically acclaimed comedy series “Mo,” will host the 86th annual Peabody Awards ceremony on May 31 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. “Heated Rivalry,” “The Pitt,” “Adolescence” and more are among the 34 winners chosen by the  Peabody Awards  jury to win this year’s prizes. That includes programs selected in the fields of entertainment, documentary, news, podcast/radio, arts, children’s and youth, immersive and interactive media, and public service programming. Go here for the full list. “ Mo Amer is the comedic voice we need now. His comedy is bold and refreshing because he mines his own personal, heartfelt experiences as a refugee and blends them with cultural commentary that is powerful, moving, and very funny. We can’t think of a better host for a night dedicated to the most impactful stories in media,” said Peabody executive director Jeffrey P. Jones in a statement.…

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