As a recipient of The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, O'Brien joins a who's who of American comedy that includes Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Lily Tomlin, Whoopi Goldberg and Kevin Hart.

"For four decades, Conan O'Brien, has brought his unique blend of the smart, silly, insightful, and hilarious into our homes," said Deborah F. Rutter ... Previous recipients include Richard Pryor, ...

Deborah Rutter, president of the John F ... along with George Carlin, Whoopi Goldberg, Bob Newhart, Carol Burnett and Dave Chappelle. Bill Cosby, the 2009 recipient, had his Mark Twain Prize ...

"For four decades, Conan O'Brien, has brought his unique blend of the smart, silly, insightful, and hilarious into our homes," said Deborah F ... Richard Pryor, Whoopi Goldberg, Bob Newhart ...