Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (1999- )

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The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (aka: The Mark Twain Prize) is an American award for humor awarded by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts annually since 1998. It is named after the 19th century novelist, essayist and humorist Mark Twain and is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to American humor. The prize is presented and show is taped in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington DC, during which the honoree is celebrated by his or her peers. The event is a significant fundraiser to benefit the Kennedy Center, which sells tickets as well as access to dinners and after-parties featuring the celebrities. Recipients of the Twain Prize receive a copy of an 1884 bronze portrait bust of Mark Twain sculpted by Karl Gerhardt (1853-1940).

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Scheduleevery Monday

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Conan O'Brien
Year 2025Episode 190 min

Conan O'Brien

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presented the 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Conan O'Brien on March 23, 2025 in the Concert Hall. The Prize, which is named to honor one of the world's greatest humorists, was awarded at a gala performance featuring some of the biggest names in comedy, including Bill Burr, Stephen Colbert, Sean Evans, Nikki Glaser, Will Ferrell, David Letterman, Kumail Nanjini, Tracy Morgan, John Mulaney, Adam Sandler, Andy Richter, Reggie Watts, Sarah Silverman, and music director Max Weinberg.

May 4, 2025

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EpisodeNameAirdate
2025-05-04Conan O'BrienMay 4, 2025
2024-05-11Kevin HartMay 11, 2024
2023-03-26Adam SandlerMar 26, 2023
2022-06-21Jon StewartJun 21, 2022
2020-01-07Dave ChappelleJan 7, 2020
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