The inductees will also have a dedicated physical space at the National Comedy Center.
Netflix is extending its stand-up comedy brand with a ceremony honoring some of the legends of the form.
Callner, his Funny Business partner Randall Gladstein and David Steinberg, the long-time manager for Robin Williams, will executive produce the special. and the initiative surrounding it are the brainchild of Callner and Gladstein, who have produced music and comedy events together for 35 years. Callner directed HBO's first-ever stand-up special,, and has helmed specials for comedians including George Carlin, Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Steve Martin, Chris Rock, Whitney Cummings, Sandra Bernhard and Jerry Seinfeld.
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