Comedian Conan O'Brien is the latest former late-night host to receive the Mark Twain prize: a distinction for American humor ...

"I am honored to be the first winner of the Mark Twain Prize recognized not for humor," O'Brien said in a statement, "but for my work as a riverboat pilot” ...

O’Brien reemerged later in 2010 with a new talk show on the cable station TBS. Despite the channel’s lower profile, the show ran for 11 years while he launched parallel ventures like the podcast ...

We also learned that talk show host icon, previous Saturday Night Live head writer, and now infamous podcaster with an HBO ...

"I am honored to be the first winner of the Mark Twain Prize recognized not for humor, but for my work as a riverboat pilot," ...

Comedian Conan O'Brien was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy. Known for his dynamic career, O'Brien moved from a 'Late Night' host to the 'Tonight Show' and, later, a new ...

O’Brien’s TBS talk show went off the air in 2021. He’s stayed remarkably busy over the past few years by hosting the acclaimed podcast Conan O’Brien Needs Friends and the HBO travel series ...

Gold Derby’s top news stories for Jan. 16, 2025 Conan O’Brien to receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Conan O’Brien has been named the 26th recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

O’Brien swapped his suit for a leather jacket and jeans and moved to TBS, where he hosted “Conan,” a stripped-down version of the classic late-night format. After 11 years, he retired from ...