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NEBRASKA NATIVE DICK CAVETT TO RECEIVE FESTIVAL'S COMEDY LEGEND AWARD
(Norfolk, Neb.) Think baseball and apple pie go well together? How about comedy, Nebraska and Dick Cavett?
The native Nebraskan who has enjoyed a renowned career in the entertainment industry will be a featured guest this June at the inaugural Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk, Neb.
In recognition of his stellar career, Cavett will be first recipient of the festival's Comedy Legend award, which is designed to be an annual presentation to a person who has contributed greatly to the world of comedy. The Great American Comedy Festival is designed to pay tribute to the career of the late Johnny Carson, who grew up in Norfolk.
Cavett will be presented the award at the festival's showcase performance set for Saturday, June 21, at the Johnny Carson Theatre. The award is being created by Norfolk artist and sculptor. Karl Reeder.
While in Norfolk, Cavett also will serve as one of the judges for the stand-up comedy competition finals on Friday, June 20, also at the Johnny Carson Theatre.
On Saturday afternoon, June 21, he will be featured at question-and-answer session about his career, his association with Carson and other topics. The specific location and time of that appearance, which will be free and open to the public, have not yet been determined.
"We are thrilled to have Mr. Cavett be a part of this inaugural comedy festival," said Sheryl Schmeckpeper, vice chair of the festival's board of directors. "And for all he has done and accomplished in his career, he's a natural choice to be the first recipient of our 'comedy legend' award."
Robert Klein, the veteran comedian and actor who will headline the Saturday evening showcase at the festival, and Eddie Brill, the talent coordinator for David Letterman who is helping produce the festival, both said they are excited to learn that Cavett had agreed to be in Norfolk for the event.
"He's one of my idols," Brill said.
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Want to attend?
Tickets for all of the Great American Comedy Festival's events June 16-22 are on sale at the Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce office, 405 Madison Ave., or by calling 1-877-371-2931. The festival's Web site is located at www.greatamericancomedyfestival.com.
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