Comedy Announces ‘Commies’ Winners
Comedy Central Monday announced the winners of its "The Commies" awards.
The Commies -- which acknowledge and honor the year’s best in comedic film, television, Internet, music, news and live performances -- were awarded Sunday night, and a two-hour special will air on the network Sunday, Dec. 7 at 9 p.m. (EST/PST).
Among the winners:
• "Comedy Idol" Award: Rodney Dangerfield.
• Funniest Person of the Year: Jon Stewart (host of Comedy’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart).
• Funniest Movie: Old School.
• Funniest TV Series: Curb Your Enthusiasm.
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• Funniest Movie Actor: Will Ferrell (Old School).
• Funniest Movie Actress: Alyson Hannigan (American Wedding).
• Funniest TV Actor: Andy Richter (Andy Richter Controls the Universe).
• Funniest TV Actress: Wanda Sykes (Wanda at Large).
• Funniest Male Character: Eugene Levy (Bringing Down the House/American Wedding).
• Funniest Female Character: Juliette Lewis (Old School).
• Funniest Animated TV Series: South Park.
• Funniest Talk/Variety Show: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
• Funniest New TV Series: Chappelle's Show.
• Funniest TV Special: Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary.
• Funniest TV Wife: Jane Kaczmarek (Malcom in the Middle).
• Funniest Stand-Up Comedian of the Year: Chris Rock.
• Funniest Smart Ass: Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.
• Funniest Nude Scene: Will Ferrell (Old School).