Steve Carell on Jon Stewart | 2022 Mark Twain Prize
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Publicado 2022-06-21
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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Todos los comentarios (21)
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Carell has gone on to such a distinguished acting career, people forget how insanely funny he was on Daily Show.
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The delivery on “unfortunately, the window was closed.” is freaking brilliant. He seems so emotionally detached. Steve is a walking masterclass for comedy
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Decades later, Jon is still fighting for the first responders. That speech he gave to congress still hits me in the gut.
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One of the funniest things on the Daily Show that I'll never forget is when Carrell went to a town where like 20 some people were marked dead on a censes due to a printer error and he interviewed everyone as if it were a massacre.
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Is it possible for Steve Carell to get the Mark Twain prize just for this speech? Brilliant. The man hits a homerun every time at bat.
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It is a classic validation of a comedian when the audience is in pain due to laughing so much that they have to say 'you have to stop' to the comedian......
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The best part about this speech is that Steve does not break at all during any point of it, even when he switches from comedy to genuine heartfelt words. My favorite speech from this whole night
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"He also reiterated that he'd like to see me bitten by a snake at some point." Steve Carell's comedic timing is nearly unmatched.
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These are the friends you get when you live a life of kindness, empathy, and humor. You get what you give.
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There's something special about a comedian making a fellow comedian laugh so hard they ask for mercy. This was gold.
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3:05: “You have to stop” . Steve is so funny he had Jon (and everyone else) gasping for air and begging for mercy. A minute later he had Jon (and everyone else) tearing up. The best tribute ever.
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I haven’t laughed so hard in so long and then turn around and feel the respect and humble attitude that Steve’s speech provided. That was an amazing speech
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This award ceremony was probably the best comedy show in years. Such talent
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"My years of working with Jon were wonderful, full of excitement, fear, physical distress and laughter" is such an amazing line!
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Steve Carell is phenomenal in drama roles, but I always love him whenever he is being comedic.
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I just love how Jon was the first one laughing before Steve began to tell us about his first assignment on the show 😂🤣😆 Thank you Steve, I laughed so hard I almost coughed out a lung lmao! By far the best speech! And Jon you deserve this and much more ♥️
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Carrell is still as Hilarious as ever.
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I have lost count of how many times I’ve watched this. Perfect delivery. With heart. Wow.
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That speech was not the first time Jon stood up for us firefighters and the police/EMS. Thank you Jon for having our backs, we get paid crap considering how often our lives are truly in mortal danger. Steve, what a powerhouse speech. Both you and Dave had me in tears laughing and crying!
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All things aside, the talent that came out of that show is mindblowing - Carell, Colbert, Oliver, Cordry, Helms, Jones, Klepper, Minhaj, Riggle, Bee, Williams…. They were stacked!
