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).
Show Info
Network: CNN
(1999 -
now)
Schedule: Mondays at 21:00
(90 min)
Status: Running
Show Type:
Award Show
Official site: www.kennedy-center.org
(waiting for more votes)
Previous Episode
Kevin Hart
Episode 2024-05-11; May 11, 2024
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 character…
Previous Episodes
Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
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2024-05-11: Kevin Hart | May 11, 2024 | |
2023-03-26: Adam Sandler | Mar 26, 2023 | |
2022-06-21: Jon Stewart | Jun 21, 2022 |
Extra Details
Also known as:
- The Mark Twain Prize ( United States)