The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor was first given to comedian Richard Pryor in 1998. Over the years, it’s been handed ...

Comedian Conan O'Brien is the latest former late-night host to receive the Mark Twain prize: a distinction for American humor ...

The former late-night host joins the ranks of a celebrated group including Kevin Hart, Jon Stewart, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

Conan O’Brien is the latest comedian to be feted at the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The former host of Conan and The Tonight Show will receive the award on March 23 at the John F. Kennedy ...

Comedian and host Conan O’Brien is the newest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy.

And look at my hair and look at Conan’s hair and look at our skin. It’s the same.” Leary and O’Brien both got their start in comedy, as a stand-up comedian and Saturday Night Live writer ...

His travel series “Conan O’Brien Must Go” sparked popular ... editor had spent the previous years as a writer for “Saturday Night Live” and “The Simpsons,” appearing on camera ...

The comedian, podcaster and former late night host will be the 26th recipient of the award from the Kennedy Center.

“For four decades, Conan O’Brien, has brought his unique blend of the smart, silly, insightful, and hilarious into our homes, ...

Conan O'Brien was named the 26th recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Thursday, Jan. 16, joking it's for his 'work as a riverboat pilot.' ...