It was a night of silliness, scatological humor, cutting political satire, and poignancy as Conan O'Brien received the 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Among those celebrating O'Brien were ...

This is FRESH AIR. Last December, Conan O'Brien was selected by the Kennedy Center as the next recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. In February, newly reelected President Trump ...

The Gist: The Kennedy Center has awarded The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor since 1998 to recognize comedians and people in the funny business for their impact on American society. “For four ...

Many artists have canceled their appearances at the Kennedy Center after President Donald Trump’s hostile partisan takeover, but not Mark Twain Prize for American Humor recipient Conan O’Brien.

Conan O'Brien accepts the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center on Sunday. (Clifton Prescod for Netflix) It was a night of silliness, scatological humor, cutting political satire ...