Mark Twain Prize

Steve Martin & Martin Short Perform At The David Letterman Mark Twain Prize.

Kevin Nealon and Dave Chappelle explain why you should watch the 2015 Mark Twain Prize.

Entertainers honor the late George Carlin, recipient of the 11th Mark Twain Prize.

Airs Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

Airs October 31 at 9pm ET

On Nov. 9 Tina Fey receives The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize.

Dave Chappelle, Kevin Nealon, Kathy Griffin, and others tell how they met Eddie Murphy.

Kathy Griffin, Joe Piscopo, and Dave Chappelle describe Eddie Murphy.

Dave Chappelle, Jay Pharoah, and Kevin Nealon share their favorite Eddie Murphy moments.

Joe Piscopo, Dave Chappelle, Kevin Nealon, and Jay Pharoah congratulate Eddie Murphy.

Dave Chappelle and Eddie Murphy imagine what show they would have on PBS.

Celebrate the work of Carol Burnett airing Friday, January 3, 2014.

Check out the upcoming 2014 Mark Twain Prize honoring Jay Leno.

Celebrating the work of "Late Night" and "The Late Show" legend David Letterman.

Amy Schumer Performs at the David Letterman Mark Twain Prize.

David Letterman Gives His Acceptance Speech For The 2017 Mark Twain Prize.

Ilana Glazer & Abbi Jacobson perform the "Elaine Dance."

Kumail Nanjiani Performs at the Julia Louis-Dreyfus Mark Twain Prize.

"Ghostbusters" director Ivan Reitman recounts how he first met Bill Murray.

Watch Bill Murray: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize.

Why is Bill Murray so elusive & hard to reach? Hear Jimmy Kimmel's insightful answer.

Jimmy Kimmel, Sigourney Weaver, & Bill Hader imagine Bill Murray's reaction to a Cubs win.

Bill Murray: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize aired on PBS on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016.

Dave Chappelle: The Mark Twain Prize premieres on PBS on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus: The Mark Twain Prize premiers on PBS on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018.

The cast of Veep congratulate Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Gives Her Acceptance Speech For The 2018 Mark Twain Prize.

Larry David Performs at the Julia Louis-Dreyfus Mark Twain Prize.

Jerry Seinfeld Performs at the Julia Louis-Dreyfus Mark Twain Prize.

Illana Glazer & Abbi Jacobson Perform at the Julia Louis-Dreyfus Mark Twain Prize.

Stephen Colbert Performs at the Julia Louis-Dreyfus Mark Twain Prize.

Tina Fey Performs at the Julia Louis-Dreyfus Mark Twain Prize.

Jack Johnson Performs at the Julia Louis-Dreyfus Mark Twain Prize.

Keegan-Michael Key Performs at the Julia Louis-Dreyfus Mark Twain Prize.

Stephen Colbert, host of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" honors Jon Stewart.

Rhiannon Giddens honors Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize recipient, Bill Murray.

Jimmy Kimmel celebrates Bill Murray, recipient of the 19th Mark Twain Prize.

Miley Cyrus performs for 2016 Mark Twain Prize recipient, Bill Murray.

David Letterman honors Mark Twain Prize recipient Bill Murray.

Watch Aziz Ansari celebrate Bill Murray. Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize.

Funny man Bill Hader honors comedy legend Bill Murray, Mark Twain Prize recipient.

Watch comedy legend Bill Murray accept the Mark Twain Prize.

John Stewart accepts the award for the 2022 Mark Twain Prize.

Bassem Youssef, host of a popular Middle Eastern "Daily Show," honors Jon Stewart.

Jay Leno thanks everyone for the 2014 Mark Twain Prize.

Dave Chappelle praises Jon Stewart, calling him "a cure to what ails our culture."

Samantha Bee, host of "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" honors Jon Stewart.

John Oliver's tribute to Jon Stewart takes a eulogistic turn.

Jon Stewart shares how the art of inspiration and creation fueled his career.

Jon Stewart says leaving "The Daily Show" allowed him to spend more time with his kids.

A lineup of leading performers salute Jon Stewart at the 23rd Mark Twain Prize.

Some of the biggest names in comedy at the 2022 Mark Twain Prize honoring Jon Stewart.

Bill Murray meets with President Obama while in D.C. to accept the Mark Twain Prize.

Jimmy Kimmel reminds you not to miss Bill Murray: The Mark Twain Prize!

Explore how growing up in the nation's capital influenced Dave Chappelle's comedic style.