Mark Twain Prize

Mark Twain Prize: Will Ferrell Promo

Preview: Season 2011 Episode 1 | 21s

The event is created by the Kennedy Center, and executive producers Mark Krantz, Bob Kaminsky, Peter Kaminsky, and Cappy McGarr. The Kennedy Center established The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in October 1998, and it has been televised annually..

Aired: 10/31/11

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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