Mark Twain Prize for American Humor - Episode Guide

Episode: 1999-01-20 | Airdate: Jan 20, 1999 (90 min)

Episode: 2000-01-12 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2000 (90 min)

Episode: 2001-02-28 | Airdate: Feb 28, 2001 (90 min)

Episode: 2001-11-21 | Airdate: Nov 21, 2001 (90 min)

Episode: 2002-11-13 | Airdate: Nov 13, 2002 (90 min)

Episode: 2003-11-26 | Airdate: Nov 26, 2003 (90 min)

Episode: 2005-03-02 | Airdate: Mar 2, 2005 (90 min)

Episode: 2005-11-09 | Airdate: Nov 9, 2005 (90 min)

Episode: 2006-11-20 | Airdate: Nov 20, 2006 (90 min)

Episode: 2007-11-12 | Airdate: Nov 12, 2007 (90 min)

Episode: 2009-02-04 | Airdate: Feb 4, 2009 (90 min)

Episode: 2009-11-04 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2009 (90 min)

Episode: 2010-11-14 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2010 (90 min)

Episode: 2011-10-31 | Airdate: Oct 31, 2011 (90 min)

Episode: 2012-10-30 | Airdate: Oct 30, 2012 (90 min)

Episode: 2013-11-24 | Airdate: Nov 24, 2013 (90 min)

Episode: 2014-11-23 | Airdate: Nov 23, 2014 (90 min)

Episode: 2015-11-23 | Airdate: Nov 23, 2015 (90 min)

Comic-actor Eddie Murphy becomes the 18th recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Episode: 2016-10-28 | Airdate: Oct 28, 2016 (90 min)

Bill Murray receives the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor; guests include David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel, Bill Hader, Dan Aykroyd, Aziz Ansari, Roy Blount Jr., Paul Shaffer, Brian Doyle-Murray and Sigourney Weaver.

Episode: 2017-11-20 | Airdate: Nov 20, 2017 (90 min)

Episode: 2018-11-19 | Airdate: Nov 19, 2018 (90 min)

Episode: 2020-01-07 | Airdate: Jan 7, 2020 (90 min)

Episode: 2022-06-21 | Airdate: Jun 21, 2022 (90 min)

Episode: 2023-03-26 | Airdate: Mar 26, 2023 (90 min)

Join CNN for an exclusive broadcast of the 24th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor ceremony celebrating Adam Sandler with special guests Jennifer Aniston, Judd Apatow, Drew Barrymore, Steve Buscemi, Conan O'Brien, Chris Rock, and more.

Episode: 2024-05-11 | Airdate: May 11, 2024 (90 min)

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents the 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Kevin Hart.

"For over three decades, Kevin Hart has been a source of laughter across America and throughout the world with his iconic characters, inimitable physical comedy, and relatable narratives. An accomplished writer, producer, actor, and comedian, he has made lasting contributions to the comedic landscape and represents our celebration of American humor at the Kennedy Center," said Kennedy Center President, Deborah F. Rutter. "We express our gratitude to Kevin for enriching American culture and look forward to celebrating his exceptional career."

Episode: 2025-05-04 | Airdate: May 4, 2025 (90 min)

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.