Jimmy Kimmel on Jon Stewart | 2022 Mark Twain Prize

Commenting on the prize, Stewart said, “I am truly honored to receive this award. I have long admired and been influenced by the work of Mark Twain, or, as he was known by his given name, Samuel Leibowitz.”

“For more than three decades, Jon Stewart has brightened our lives and challenged our minds as he delivers current events and social satire with his trademark wit and wisdom. For me, tuning into his television programs over the years has always been equal parts entertainment and truth”
— Deborah F. Rutter, Kennedy Center President

The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor recognizes individuals who have had an impact on American society in ways similar to the distinguished 19th-century novelist and essayist Samuel Clemens, best known as Mark Twain. As a social commentator, satirist, and creator of characters, Clemens was a fearless observer of society, who startled many while delighting and informing many more with his uncompromising perspective on social injustice and personal folly.

As a recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, Stewart received a copy of an 1884 bronze portrait bust of Mark Twain sculpted by Karl Gerhardt (1853–1940). Previous recipients can be seen by scrolling down this page.

Capital One® is the Presenting Sponsor of this year’s Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor as part of the bank’s three-year, $3 million gift to fund Comedy at the Kennedy Center, a signature program at the Center focused on elevating comedy as an art form and uniting the community through laughter.

The 23rd Mark Twain Prize for American Humor is under the direction of the creative team from Done + Dusted, the Kennedy Center’s producing partner for the Mark Twain Prize since 2018. This year’s ceremony marks the 23rd year that the Kennedy Center’s marquee comedy award will be broadcast nationally.

The event was created by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Bob Kaminsky, Peter Kaminsky, Mark Krantz, and John Schreiber. The Kennedy Center is grateful to Cappy McGarr for his steadfast support of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor since its inception in 1998.

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[elchappo]

Anybody else going thru each comedians tribute one by one

[geriweis-corbley]

Jon took on EVERY news channel—probably criticizing CNN almost as much as Fox. KUDOS, Jon for trying to keep them all honest.

[rachelroseg]

Man, this whole ceremony is great! John Stewart has done so much for the Veterans, 9/11 survivors, and for everyone needing a laugh.

[lamachhorne]

"Sylvester Shalom", oh my goodness, that had me in stiches))).

[evelyncortez]

"Sylvester Shalom." Hilarious! 🤣

[rainkat]

I may have choked when he said, "Sylvester Shalom."🤣🤣

[caasieu]

i wished trevor noah had a speech, it definitely would've been epical

[ravenshroud]

Jon often said he left because no matter what he did he couldn't move the needle. You did Jon. We're the needle.

[sheepkillindog]

Lol. I like how he describes the Daily Show as if it were Talk Soup.

[thegreenmercenary]

And THAT'S why he's getting the Mark Twain Prize.

[retfewte]

I love to see so many great people respect Jon Stewart so much.

[marshwetland]

I was sitting watching this, playing loudly, next to an open window. It's late at night. No one walks down these streets after dark much. It's like a neighbourhood maze that leads nowhere, so and no one walking their dogs. Suddenly I hear footsteps, someone walking by, just as Jimmy said "idea was to fart in a ziplock bag." Perfect timing, Jimmy.

[gauravvikalp]

Kimmel is looking so much better that he’s older.

[blajesse]

When i was about 18-19, I seriously farted into a glass jar and put the lid on immediately after. Me and one or two other friends pretended like the jar just still smelled like the food that was in it previously. So the person not in on it was asked if they thought it still smelled like food...he opened it and it definitely was my contained fart unleashed in his face. Somehow I'm proud and not proud. I forgot about this until Kimmels story 🤣

[seven]

OK I don't normally like Jimmy Kimmel but this was hilarious

[hectornegron]

Love Jimmy.
That said, the one person I would've expected to be there was Trevor Noah, Jon's successor on the Daily Show but I didn't see him. Was he not invited?

[cscind]

John took other networks to task not just Fox. If he didn't he wouldn't be worth his salt. It's not like there aren't other incredibly bias networks.

[ChuckBeans]

I was wondering why Jimmy Kimmel, who sounded like he was getting choked up talking about sending someone a fart, wasn't getting the Mark Twain prize for humor, but Jon Stewart was. Thanks for clearing that up Jimmy!

[americanpancakelive]

Sylvester Shalom- ha-- c'mon that was pretty funny. I would like to thank one of the 18 writers that writes for Kimmel.

[MomFearsMyMusic]

Anyone else want to tell Jimmy Kimmel that that's not the only reason hes not getting the Mark Twain prize?