The hilarious Wendi McLendon-Covey joins Behind the Awards  to give us a prescription for laughter with her series St. Denis Medical.  Wendi shares what it’s like to work with such veterans as David Alan Grier, George Segal and Allison Tolman.  From Bridesmaids to Reno 911 to The Goldbergs Wendi proves time and time again that she is a master of comedy.  Season 1 is currently streaming on Peacock.

Also in this episode - Eila & Bruce recap the 2025 Tony Awards with their expert Matt Stashin.  From Cynthia Erivo hosting, to wins for Cole Escola, Nicole Scherzinger and Celia Keenan-Bolger to the fashion of the night with looks from Jonathan Groff, Jasmin Amy Rogers, Audra McDonald and Julianne Hough Behind the Awards has you covered!

Actor, comedian and producer Wendi McLendon-Covey has been captivating audiences throughout her career.  She recently concluded an impressive 10-season run starring on ABC's "The Goldbergs," a milestone marked by two Critic's Choice nominations. Notably, at the time of its conclusion, "The Goldbergs" stood as the longest-running network comedy currently on-air. Wendi has now transitioned on to her next series endeavor: "St. Denis Medical", a new workplace comedy on NBC and Peacock which has just earned a Critic's Choice nomination.

Wendi is a veteran of over 40 movies, including studio films such as "Bridesmaids," "What Men Want, and "Blended," as well as indie/festival films such as "Hello, My Name is Doris," "Blush," and "Paint."

She has emerged in recent years as a rising star in the animation field. She voices Disney's "Big City Greens" the series and the film "Big City Greens: The Movie Spacecation". She also voiced 'Gale' in Disney Pixar's Oscar-nominated film "Elemental" and 'Chief Patsy Stamos' on "Grimsburg" on FOX, Other animation credits include "Bob's Burgers," "M.O.D.O.K.," and "Solar Opposites."

True comedy fans will recognize Wendi from her role as 'Deputy Clementine Johnson' in the cult classic "Reno 911," a mockumentary about law enforcement. Her other television work includes appearances on "Modern Family," "Rules of Engagement," "The Office," and Netflix's "Unstable." Wendi also hosted HGTV's TV special "Frozen in Design," streaming on MAX.
Wendi got her start at the world-famous Groundlings Theater in Los Angeles, where she excelled at both improv and sketch comedy. Wendi is deeply dedicated to making a positive impact through her philanthropic efforts. As a longtime supporter of the Long Beach Women's Shelter, PETA and Foster Nation, she consistently advocates for these meaningful causes.

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