Created in 1998 by The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Mark Krantz, Peter Kaminsky and Bob Kaminsky and John Schreiber, the Mark Twain prize recognizes the art of humorists who have had an impact on American society in ways similar to the distinguished 19th century novelist and essayist best known as Mark Twain.
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Celebrating the work of "Late Night" and "The Late Show" legend David Letterman.
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Celebrate the work of beloved actor and comedian Bill Murray.
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The biggest names in comedy salute Eddie Murphy, the 2015 Mark Twain Prize recipient.
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Salute Jay Leno, the 17th recipient of the annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
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Ellen DeGeneres: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize.
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