Mark Twain Prize RSS feed for WHYY programming.http://video.whyy.orgen-ushttp://video.whyy.orgFri, 10 Feb 2012 01:15:02 -0500Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:15:02 -0500http://video.whyy.org/video/2167445466/Entertainers honor the late George Carlin, recipient of the 11th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, awarded posthumously. 11/21/2011http://video.whyy.org/video/2167445466/11/14/2011Airs Monday, November 21, 2011 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.Performing ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentPromotionhttp://video.whyy.org/video/2160700219/The stars give a shout out to Willhttp://video.whyy.org/video/2160700219/10/31/2011The stars give a shout out to WillPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsCliphttp://video.whyy.org/video/2159512254/The Mark Twain Prize celebrating Will Ferrell opens with Jack Black singing his version of 'We Will Rock You'http://video.whyy.org/video/2159512254/10/24/2011The Mark Twain Prize celebrating Will Ferrell opens with Jack BlackPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesCliphttp://video.whyy.org/video/2163053777/Tim Meadows introduces an outtake from Saturday Night Live at the 2011 Mark Twain Prize wherein Will Ferrell sings a song with Shaq.http://video.whyy.org/video/2163053777/11/01/2011Outtake from Saturday Night Live with Will and Shaq.Performing ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2160652225/Paul Rudd decides who would win in a kung-fu fight between Ron Burgundy and Jim Lehrerhttp://video.whyy.org/video/2160652225/10/28/2011Paul Rudd decides between Burgundy and Lehrer in a Kung-Fu fightPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsCliphttp://video.whyy.org/video/2163091388/Taped at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on October 23, the special featured a star-studded cast of Ferrell's friends and colleagues including top entertainers Ed Asner, Jack Black, Matthew Broderick, Adam McKay, Conan O'Brien, John C. Reilly, Paul Rudd, Molly Shannon and more. The evening paid tribute to the humor and accomplishments of the popular writer, actor and producer.http://video.whyy.org/video/2163091388/11/01/2011The evening paid tribute to the humor and accomplishments of Will FerrellPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2159925195/Watch as Gwen Ifill talks about Will Ferrell at the Fourteenth Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize, airing on PBS stations nationwide on Monday, October 31 at 9 p.m. ET.http://video.whyy.org/video/2159925195/10/25/2011Gwen Ifill talks about Will Ferrell at the Mark Twain Prize.Performing ArtsPerforming ArtsNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsMediaMediaCliphttp://video.whyy.org/video/2163103660/Will Ferrell accepts the 2011 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.http://video.whyy.org/video/2163103660/11/01/2011Will Ferrell accepts the 2011 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.Performing ArtsPerforming ArtsSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2160700521/The stars decide- flight or invisibility?http://video.whyy.org/video/2160700521/10/29/2011The stars decide- flight or invisibility?Performing ArtsPerforming ArtsCliphttp://video.whyy.org/video/2163057542/Adam McKay introduces a clip at the 2011 Mark Twain Prize wherein Will Ferrell and the other 'Presidents' from SNL pay a visit to the White House in support of financial reform.http://video.whyy.org/video/2163057542/11/01/2011Adam McKay introduces one of Will Ferrell's most notable characters, George W. Bush.Performing ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietySegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2160700208/Paul Rudd, Billie Joe Armstrong, Molly Shannon, Adam McKay and Ed Asner remember meeting Will for the first time. Watch the Mark Twain Prize Oct. 31 @ 9pmET.http://video.whyy.org/video/2160700208/10/26/2011The stars talk about Will FerrellPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsCliphttp://video.whyy.org/video/2160700524/The stars answer, 'Why watch the Mark Twain Prize?'http://video.whyy.org/video/2160700524/10/30/2011The stars answer, 'Why watch the Mark Twain Prize?'Performing ArtsPerforming ArtsCliphttp://video.whyy.org/video/2149619963/The event is created by the Kennedy Center, and executive producers Mark Krantz, Bob Kaminsky, Peter Kaminsky, and Cappy McGarr. The Kennedy Center established The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in October 1998, and it has been televised annually..http://video.whyy.org/video/2149619963/10/07/2011Airs October 31 at 9pm ETPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesPromotionhttp://video.whyy.org/video/2163053772/Conan O'Brien introduces a clip at the 2011 Mark Twain Prize wherein Will Ferrell delivers an impassioned speech to the Harvard class of 2003http://video.whyy.org/video/2163053772/11/01/2011In 2003 Will Ferrell gave the Class Day speech at Harvard UniversityPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietySegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2160799041/WEB EXCLUSIVE- Paul Rudd answers the question -- when did Will Ferrell make you laugh the hardest? Ferrell,is this year's recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for Humor. Show airs on PBS stations nationwide on Monday, Oct. 31 (check local listings for times)http://video.whyy.org/video/2160799041/10/27/2011Paul Rudd answers the question -- when did Will Ferrell make you laugh the hardest?Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCliphttp://video.whyy.org/video/1642947954/Watch Tina Fey: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize, featuring a star-studded cast of Tina Fey's friends and colleagues including Fred Armisen, Steve Carell, Jimmy Fallon, Jon Hamm, Jennifer Hudson, Jane Krakowski, Steve Martin, Seth Meyers, Lorne Michaels, Tracy Morgan, Amy Poehler and Betty White.http://video.whyy.org/video/1642947954/11/15/2010Tina Fey: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain PrizePerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1642198396/Cake or pie? Steve Martin, Tina Fey, Fred Armisen, Steve Carell, Jon Hamm, and Betty White wrestle with one of the universe's most timeless questions.http://video.whyy.org/video/1642198396/11/15/2010The Stars Answer the Question: Cake or Pie?Performing ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/1645426185/Tina Fey accepts the Mark Twain Prize.http://video.whyy.org/video/1645426185/11/15/2010Tina Fey accepts the Mark Twain Prize.Performing ArtsPerforming ArtsSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/1640813391/Jon Hamm, Fred Armisen, Steve Carell, Steve Martin, Tracy Morgan and Betty White talk candidly about their friend Tina Fey, this year's recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for Humor.http://video.whyy.org/video/1640813391/11/15/2010Jon Hamm, Fred Armisen, Steve Carell, and others talk candidly about Tina Fey.Performing ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/1626306243/Airs November 14th at 9pm EThttp://video.whyy.org/video/1626306243/10/27/2010On Nov. 9 Tina Fey receives The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize.Performing ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesPromotionhttp://video.whyy.org/video/1638481373/Tina Fey is being awarded the Mark Twain Prize for Comedy (airing on PBS 11/14). In connection with that broadcast, we asked PBS's Facebook fans and Twitter followers what they would want to ask Tina. Here are her answers to your questions.http://video.whyy.org/video/1638481373/11/15/2010Tina responds to PBS's Facebook fans and Twitter followers questionsPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/1317746583/Taped at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on October 26, the 90-minute Twelth Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize features tributes and comic testimonials from a star-studded cast of Bill Cosby's friends and colleagues.http://video.whyy.org/video/1317746583/09/14/2010The Twelfth Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize honors Bill Cosby.Performing ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1313504077/Watch as Sinbad jokes about Bill Cosby and his roles on "I Spy" as both a spy and a tennis player at the Twelth Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize, airing on PBS stations nationwide on Wednesday, November 4 at 8 p.m. ET.http://video.whyy.org/video/1313504077/09/14/2010Watch as Sinbad jokes about Bill Cosby and his roles on "I Spy".Performing ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/1313504609/Watch as Rita Moreno serenades Bill Cosby, winner of the Twelth Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize, which airs on PBS stations nationwide on Wednesday, November 4 at 8 p.m. ET.http://video.whyy.org/video/1313504609/09/14/2010Watch as Rita Moreno serenades Bill Cosby.Performing ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/1313504620/Jimmy Heath, Willie Nelson, and Wynton Marsalis improvise together at the Twelth Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize, airing on PBS stations nationwide on Wednesday, November 4 at 8 p.m. ET.http://video.whyy.org/video/1313504620/09/14/2010Watch as Jimmy Heath, Willie Nelson, and Wynton Marsalis improvise.Performing ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/1313504061/Dick Gregory thanks Bill Cosby for his effects on other 'negro' comedians at the Twelth Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize, airing on PBS stations nationwide on Wednesday, November 4 at 8 p.m. ET.http://video.whyy.org/video/1313504061/09/14/2010Dick Gregory thanks Bill Cosby for his effects on other 'negro' comedians.Performing ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/1313504069/Watch as Phylicia Rashad thanks Bill Cosby for the best acting advice of her career at the Twelth Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize, airing on PBS stations nationwide on Wednesday, November 4 at 8 p.m. ET.http://video.whyy.org/video/1313504069/09/14/2010Watch as Phylicia Rashad thanks Bill Cosby for the best acting advice of her career.Performing ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/1313492949/Watch as Malcolm Jamal Warner talks about almost not being cast on "The Cosby Show" at the Twelth Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize, airing on PBS stations nationwide on Wednesday, November 4 at 8 p.m. ET.http://video.whyy.org/video/1313492949/09/14/2010Watch as Malcolm Jamal Warner talks about almost not being cast on "The Cosby Show."Performing ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2166758306/Taped at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on November 10, 2008, the 90-minute special features tributes and comic testimonials from a star-studded cast including Richard Belzer, Lewis Black, Margaret Cho, Ben E. King, Denis Leary, Bill Maher, Joan Rivers, Garry Shandling, Jon Stewart, and Lily Tomlin.http://video.whyy.org/video/2166758306/11/22/2011George Carlin was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor posthumouslyPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1641766764/The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize salutes Tina Fey. 11/14/10http://video.whyy.org/video/1641766764/11/15/2010Airs Sunday, November 14, 2010 at 9:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.Performing ArtsPerforming ArtsPeople & ProfilesPeople & Profiles