Mark Twain Prize

About Mark Twain Prize

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.

PBS's Mark Twain Prize is a comedy series.

Since January 1999 it has reached 27 seasons and 27 episodes. It is still in production.

Production companies include Done+Dusted, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and WETA.