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Mark Twain Prize for Humor. Overview. Watch a Playlist of Past Mark Twain Prize Videos. Celebrating David Letterman. On Sunday, October 2.

Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute David Letterman, recipient of the 2. Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The Prize, which is named to honor one of the world’s greatest humorists, will be given at a gala performance featuring some of the biggest names in comedy, and will be taped for broadcast nationwide. In addition to honoring this country's greatest comedians, the Mark Twain Prize also serves as a major fundraising event—all contributions help support the Center's year- round educational and artistic initiatives that reach millions of students, educators, and families throughout the nation. Sponsorship packages ranging from $5.

Artist Rehearsal Dinner with Mr. Letterman and other esteemed guests at the $2. Packages begin at $1,2. North Plaza, the tribute performance and formal presentation of the Mark Twain Prize in the Concert Hall, and an exclusive post- show reception.

The Mark Twain Prize continues to grow in popularity, and this year's event is expected to sell out quickly. Sponsorship packages are the best way to secure premium access to all of the evening’s festivities. To confirm your participation, please contact the Special Events office at (2. Individual tickets for this performance have sold out. Patrons may call the box office or check regularly online for last- minute ticket availability.

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Read More. Late Night Legend. Over 3. 3 years on late- night television, David Letterman hosted 6,0. Late Night (NBC) and The Late Show (CBS), and was the longest- running late- night broadcaster in American history. As a writer, performer, and producer, Letterman is one of the most- nominated individuals in Emmy Award® history, with 5. Letterman is also a two- time Peabody- Award winner and a Kennedy Center Honoree. Born and raised in Indianapolis, Letterman's first network break came as a writer in 1. CBS variety series Mary, starring Mary Tyler Moore.

In November of that year, he made the first of his 2. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, which he also guest- hosted numerous times.

In 1. 98. 0, Letterman began hosting a morning comedy- variety program, The David Letterman Show, which ran for three months on NBC. His groundbreaking show Late Night with David Letterman premiered in February 1. Throughout its 1. Late Night earned five Emmys and 3.

Emmy nominations. It was recently named as one of the top 2.

TV shows of all time by Rolling Stone. On August 3. 0, 1. Late Show with David Letterman made its debut on CBS, establishing itself as the first successful comedy/variety show in late night, outside of NBC.

In its 2. 2 years at CBS, Late Show launched the careers of countless comedians and musical acts. From his roots in comedy, Letterman also distinguished himself as an interviewer, sharing the stage with the U. S. Presidents, Cabinet officials, Medal of Honor recipients, and virtually every Presidential candidate for more than 2. Through his guest interviews, Letterman also brought to light important global issues such as world hunger and climate change. Letterman announced his departure from Late Show in 2. May 2. 0th, 2. 01. David Letterman is 7.

New York with his wife Regina and son Harry. Read More. Two Decades of the Mark Twain Prize. The Mark Twain Prize recognizes people who have had an impact on American society in ways similar to the distinguished 1. Mark Twain. As a social commentator, satirist and creator of memorable characters, Samuel Clemens was a fearless observer of society, who startled and outraged many while delighting and informing many more with his uncompromising perspective of social injustice and personal folly. He revealed the great truth of humor when he said "against the assault of laughter nothing can stand." The Inaugural Mark Twain Prize was presented to Richard Pryor during the first annual Kennedy Center Celebration of American Humor, October 2. The event is created by the Kennedy Center, and executive producers Mark Krantz, Bob Kaminsky, Peter Kaminsky, and Cappy Mc. Garr and is televised annually.

Previous recipients of the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize include Richard Pryor (1. Jonathan Winters (1. Carl Reiner (2. 00.

Whoopi Goldberg (2. Bob Newhart (2. 00. Lily Tomlin (2. 00. Lorne Michaels (2. Steve Martin (2. 00. Neil Simon (2. 00. Billy Crystal (2.

George Carlin (2. Bill Cosby (2. 00.

Tina Fey (2. 01. 0), Will Ferrell (2. Ellen De. Generes (2. Carol Burnett (2. Jay Leno (2. 01. 4), Eddie Murphy (2.

Bill Murray (2. 01. Past Recipients of the Mark Twain Prize.