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Conan O’Brien will receive the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy
O'Brien, 61, has carved out an improbable decades-long career arc, moving from goofy television interloper to comedic elder statesman.
Conan O’Brien Will Receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor was first given to comedian Richard Pryor in 1998. Over the years, it’s been handed out to everyone from Carl Reiner and Neil Simon to Steve Martin, Bill Murray, Billy Crystal, Tina Fey, and Dave Chapelle. O’Brien made appearances in the past to honor Lorne Michaels, Will Ferrell, and Adam Sandler.
Conan O'Brien to receive Mark Twain Prize, joining other late-night legends
Comedian Conan O'Brien is the latest former late-night host to receive the Mark Twain prize: a distinction for American humor.
Conan O'Brien to receive Twain Prize for humor at Kennedy Center
Conan O'Brien, the writer turned late-night host turned podcaster, will receive the Twain Prize for American humor at Kennedy Center on March 23.
Conan O'Brien will receive the Mark Twain Prize for comedy
"I am honored to be the first winner of the Mark Twain Prize recognized not for humor, but for my work as a riverboat pilot," O'Brien said in a release from The Kennedy Center.
Conan O'Brien to receive Mark Twain Award
Mark Twain recipients are honored with a night of testimonials and video tributes, often featuring previous award winners. The ceremony will stream on Netflix at a later date yet to be announced.
Presenting the Latest Mark Twain Prize Winner: Conan O’Brien
The former late-night host joins the ranks of a celebrated group including Kevin Hart, Jon Stewart, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
15 Years Ago, Conan O’Brien’s ‘Tonight Show’ Stint Came to an Ignominious End
O’Brien became a household name as the host of Late Night With Conan O’Brien since 1993, serving as the lead-out for Leno’s Tonight Show, which debuted a year earlier. As both shows became ratings ...
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15 Years Ago: The Jay Leno vs. Conan O’Brien Drama Explodes
One of the messiest succession plans in late night television history fell apart on Jan. 12, 2010, when Conan O’Brien ...