Mark Twain Prize

Name: Mark Twain Prize
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1999-01-20
Rating: 6.833

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Comedy

Honoring the best in American comedy annually since 1998, the recipients of the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor have included the likes of Billy Crystal, George Carlin, Carol Burnett, Bob Newhart, Steve Martin, Ellen DeGeneres, Eddie Murphy, and Tina Fey.

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StatusReturning Series

First AiredJanuary 20, 1999

Last AiredMay 4, 2025

Seasons27

Episodes26

TypeDocumentary

Origin CountryUnited States

Original LanguageEnglish

Spoken LanguagesEnglish

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Last Episode

S27 E1 • 7/21/2026

Bill Maher

Louis C.K., Whitney Cummings, Woody Harrelson and more gather to celebrate comedy icon Bill Maher as he accepts the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.