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Mark Twain Prize Acceptance Speeches

Kevin Hart Acceptance Speech | 2024 Mark Twain Prize

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Adam Sandler Acceptance Speech | 2023 Mark Twain Prize | The Kennedy Center

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Jon Stewart Acceptance Speech | 2022 Mark Twain Prize

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Dave Chappelle Acceptance Speech | 2019 Mark Twain Prize

Comedian Dave Chappelle give acceptance speech for Mark Twain Prize

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Acceptance Speech | 2018 Mark Twain Prize

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David Letterman Acceptance Speech | 2017 Mark Twain Prize

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Bill Murray Acceptance Speech | 2016 Mark Twain Prize

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Eddie Murphy Acceptance Speech | 2015 Mark Twain Prize

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Jay Leno Acceptance Speech | 2014 Mark Twain Prize

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Carol Burnett Acceptance Speech | 2013 Mark Twain Prize

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Ellen DeGeneres Acceptance Speech | 2012 Mark Twain Prize

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Will Ferrell Acceptance Speech | 2011 Mark Twain Prize

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Tina Fey Acceptance Speech | 2010 Mark Twain Prize

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Billy Crystal Acceptance Speech | 2007 Mark Twain Prize

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Neil Simon Acceptance Speech | 2006 Mark Twain Prize

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Steve Martin Acceptance Speech | 2005 Mark Twain Prize

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Lorne Michaels Acceptance Speech | 2004 Mark Twain Prize

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Lily Tomlin Acceptance Speech | 2003 Mark Twain Prize

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Bob Newhart Acceptance Speech | 2002 Mark Twain Prize

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Whoopi Goldberg Acceptance Speech | 2001 Mark Twain Prize

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Carl Reiner Acceptance Speech | 2000 Mark Twain Prize

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Jonathan Winters Acceptance Speech | 1999 Mark Twain Prize

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See Adam Sandler Receive the Mark Twain Prize

WATCH HIGHLIGHTS

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 24th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Adam Sandler. Watch interviews from the red carpet and performance highlights from the star-studded cast of special guests.

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See Adam Sandler Receive the Mark Twain Prize

WATCH HIGHLIGHTS

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 24th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Adam Sandler. Watch interviews from the red carpet and performance highlights from the star-studded cast of special guests.