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Conan O'Brien proves a worthy recipient of Mark Twain award in a new Netflix special


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Published in Humor and Quirks on Tuesday, May 13th 2025 at 18:11 GMT by NPR   Print publication without navigation

  • Back in March, a group of comic luminaries
  • from John Mulaney to Nikki Glaser
  • gathered at the Kennedy Center to celebrate O'Brien for receiving the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Conan O'Brien was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center, recognizing his significant contributions to comedy and his embodiment of the spirit of Mark Twain through his sharp wit and fearless commentary on societal issues. During the ceremony, O'Brien was celebrated by peers and admirers who highlighted his journey from a writer on "Saturday Night Live" to hosting "Late Night" and "The Tonight Show," and his current success with the travel show "Conan O'Brien Must Go." The event underscored O'Brien's unique ability to blend humor with insightful social critique, much like Twain, and his influence on a new generation of comedians.

Read the Full NPR Article at:
[ https://www.npr.org/2025/05/13/nx-s1-5396846/conan-obrien-proves-a-worthy-successor-to-the-brave-and-outspoken-legacy-of-mark-twain ]

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