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Mark Twain Prizewatch trailer

Mark Twain Prize

1h 26min

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.

Episodes

Cast

Season 1

Richard Pryor

1. Richard Pryor

20th Jan 1999

Features testimonials from Chris Rock, Whoopi Goldberg, Damon Wayans, Morgan Freeman (performing a monologue as Pryor's famed street philosopher character Mudbone), Robin Williams and others.

First air date

20th Jan 1999

Last air date

4th May 2025

Status

Returning Series

Type

Documentary

Original language

en

Networks