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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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Bill Murray: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
Celebrate the work of beloved actor and comedian Bill Murray.
Eddie Murphy: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
The biggest names in comedy salute Eddie Murphy, the 2015 Mark Twain Prize recipient.
David Letterman: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize Trailer
Celebrating the work of "Late Night" and "The Late Show" legend David Letterman.
Jimmy Kimmel Performs | David Letterman | Mark Twain Prize
Jimmy Kimmel Performs at the David Letterman Mark Twain Prize.
Martin and Martin Perform |The Mark Twain Prize
Steve Martin & Martin Short Perform At The David Letterman Mark Twain Prize.
John Mulaney Performs | David Letterman | Mark Twain Prize
John Mulaney Performs At The David Letterman Mark Twain Prize.
Amy Schumer Performs | David Letterman | Mark Twain Prize
Amy Schumer Performs at the David Letterman Mark Twain Prize.
David Letterman Acceptance Speech |Mark Twain Prize
David Letterman Gives His Acceptance Speech For The 2017 Mark Twain Prize.
Bill Murray Performs | David Letterman | Mark Twain Prize
Bill Murray Performs at the David Letterman Mark Twain Prize.
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