Quinta Brunson to Receive 3rd Annual Mary Tyler Moore Visionary Award at TV FYC Fest

Home Biz News Apr 28, 2026 9:12am PT Quinta Brunson to Receive 3rd Annual Mary Tyler Moore Visionary Award at TV FYC Fest By William Earl Plus Icon William Earl @beautifulbill Latest Variety Hires Marlow Stern as Chief Correspondent 1 day ago Marketecture Media Taps Jackelyn Keller as Chief Commercial Officer 1 day ago Bravo Says ‘Summer House’ Leak Was Done by an ‘Individual Involved in the Production of the Reunion’; Adds There Was ‘No Evidence’ Cast Members Were Involved 2 days ago See All Courtesy Image Variety, along with Mary Tyler Moore’s husband Dr. S. Robert Levine, will present Quinta Brunson with the third annual Mary Tyler Moore Visionary Award at TV FYC Fest on May 6 in Los Angeles. In addition to the awards presentation, the day features genre-focused discussions featuring the creators and talent behind the year’s most talked-about Emmy-contending series. Brunson, the multiple award-winning actress who made history as the first Black woman to receive three Emmy nominations, is the star, creator, showrunner, head writer and executive producer of the acclaimed mockumentary series “Abbott Elementary.” She is a trailblazer in comedy who successfully transitioned from short-form videos to network television showrunner. Related Stories Sarah McLachlan on the Lasting Impact of Lilith Fair: ‘Kindness and Joy Are Revolutionary Acts’ (EXCLUSIVE)