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Mark Twain Prize  George Carlin

George Carlin was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor posthumously Details

 

Program: Mark Twain Prize

Episode: George Carlin

Taped at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on November 10, 2008, the 90-minute special features tributes and comic testimonials from a star-studded cast including Richard Belzer, Lewis Black, Margaret Cho, Ben E. King, Denis Leary, Bill Maher, Joan Rivers, Garry Shandling, Jon Stewart, and Lily Tomlin.

Duration: (1:24:54)
Premiere Date: 11/10/2008
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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