Comedy Awards 2012: Winners Include Louis C.K., 'Bridesmaids' and Don Rickles [PHOTOS]
The second annual Comedy Awards were handed out on Saturday night, and comedian Louis C.K. went home the big winner with four prizes to his name, including Comedy Special of the Year and Stand-Up Tour.
Held at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, the show also showered Bridesmaids with four awards, including Comedy Film and Comedy Screenplay. When Kristen Wiig and screenwriter Annie Mumolo accepted the award, the ladies staged a friendly fight over the microphone trophy, complete with some floor action, E! News reports.
Jon Stewart and Robert DeNiro presented the Johnny Carson Award to the legendary Don Rickles, who told everyone, I see many people in the audience tonight, and I realize: I'm the biggest name here!
According to USA Today, Saturday Night Live alums Chevy Chase, Norm Macdonald and Colin Quinn joined forces for a video tribute to Weekend Update, while Robin Williams was honored with the Icon Award.
Other winners included Amy Poehler for Best TV Actress (Parks and Recreation), Ty Burrell for Best TV Actor (Modern Family) and The Daily Show for Best Late-Night Series.
The Comedy Awards will air on Comedy Central on May 6 at 9 p.m. EST.
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Complete list of winners (courtesy of E!)
Stand-Up Icon Award
Robin Williams
Johnny Carson Award
Don Rickles
Comedy Film
Bridesmaids
Animated Comedy Film
Rango
Performance by an Actor-Film
Jean Dujardin, The Artist
Performance by an Actress-Film
Melissa McCarthy, Bridesmaids
Comedy Director-Film
Paul Feig, Bridesmaids
Comedy Screenplay
Bridesmaids
Comedy Series
Parks and Recreation
Sketch/Alternative Comedy Series
Louie
Animated Comedy Series
Archer
Performance by an Actor-TV
Ty Burrell, Modern Family
Performance by an Actress-TV
Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation
Late Night Comedy Series
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Comedy Writing-TV
30 Rock
Comedy Directing-TV
Louie
Comedy Special of the Year
Louis C.K.: Live at the Beacon Theater
Stand-Up Tour
Louis C.K.
Club Comic
Hannibal Buress
Breakout Performer of the Year
Donald Glover
Best Viral Original
Songify This-Winning-A Song by Charlie Sheen
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