Mark Twain Prize

Carol Burnett

Season 2013 Episode 1 | 1h 55m 7s  | Video has closed captioning.

Carol Burnett — comedic icon and all-around performing legend — is the guest of honor when, for the 16th year, the comedy world convenes in Washington, DC, to toast this year’s recipient of the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The all-star cast includes Julie Andrews, Lucie Arnaz, Tony Bennett, Tim Conway, Tina Fey, Rashida Jones, Vicki Lawrence, Amy Poehler and more.

Aired: 11/24/13

Expired: 11/24/17

Rating: NR

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Celebrating Jon Stewart

2022 Mark Twain Prize

Celebrating Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart is considered one of America’s top social and comedic voices. Over his 16-year run as host and executive producer of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Stewart redefined political satire in American culture.

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