NEW YORK – Some of the biggest stars in comedy put on an amazing red carpet show at the 2011 Comedy Awards held Saturday night in New York City.
Among those attending the first annual event were Olivia Munn, Jon Cryer, Lisa Joyner, Chloe Grace Moretz, Jon Stewart, Louis C.K., Kristen Wiig, Tracy Morgan, Kristen Schaal, Stephen Colbert, Rob Corddry, Will Ferrell, Andy Samberg, Bill Hader and Andy Richter.
Eddie Murphy was honored with the previously announced Comedy Icon Award, while David Letterman received the night’s highest honor as the first recipient of the Johnny Carson Award for Comedic Excellence.
The Comedy Awards will air on April 10 on Comedy Central and other Viacom-owned networks including Nick at Nite, VH1 and TV Land.
View gallery: Comedy Awards 2011 Red Carpet Photos
