Mark Twain Prize

Honoring the best in American comedy annually since 1998, the recipients of the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor have included the likes of Billy Crystal, George Carlin, Carol Burnett, Bob Newhart, Steve Martin, Ellen DeGeneres, Eddie Murphy, and Tina Fey.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Mark Twain Prize

First Air Date

January 20, 1999

Last Air Date

May 4, 2025

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Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

Done+Dusted The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts WETA

Networks

PBS Comedy Central CNN Netflix

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Conan O'Brien

Comedy's biggest stars gather to toast and celebrate late-night legend Conan O'Brien as he accepts the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

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