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About Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
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).
Mark Twain Prize for American Humor episode schedule
26 aired
Aired · 26
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2025 | S2025·E1 | Conan O'Brien |
| May 11, 2024 | S2024·E1 | Kevin Hart |
| March 26, 2023 | S2023·E1 | Adam Sandler |
| June 21, 2022 | S2022·E1 | Jon Stewart |
| January 7, 2020 | S2020·E1 | Dave Chappelle |
| November 19, 2018 | S2018·E1 | 21st annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: Julia Louis-Dreyfus |
| November 20, 2017 | S2017·E1 | 20th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: David Letterman |
| October 28, 2016 | S2016·E1 | 19th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: Bill Murray |
| November 23, 2015 | S2015·E1 | 18th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: Eddie Murphy |
| November 23, 2014 | S2014·E1 | 17th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: Jay Leno |
| November 24, 2013 | S2013·E1 | 16th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: Carol Burnett |
| October 30, 2012 | S2012·E1 | 15th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: Ellen DeGeneres |
| October 31, 2011 | S2011·E1 | 14th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: Will Ferrell |
| November 14, 2010 | S2010·E1 | 13th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: Tina Fey |
| November 4, 2009 | S2009·E1 | 12th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: Bill Cosby |
| February 4, 2009 | S2008·E1 | 11th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: George Carlin |
| November 12, 2007 | S2007·E1 | 10th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: Billy Crystal |
| November 20, 2006 | S2006·E1 | 9th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: Neil Simon |
| November 9, 2005 | S2005·E2 | 8th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: Steve Martin |
| March 2, 2005 | S2005·E1 | 7th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: Lorne Michaels |
| November 26, 2003 | S2003·E1 | 6th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: Lily Tomlin |
| November 13, 2002 | S2002·E1 | 5th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: Bob Newhart |
| November 21, 2001 | S2001·E2 | 4th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: Whoopi Goldberg |
| February 28, 2001 | S2001·E1 | 3rd annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: Carl Reiner |
| January 12, 2000 | S2000·E1 | 2nd annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: Jonathan Winters |
| January 20, 1999 | S1999·E1 | 1st annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: Richard Pryor |