Conan O'Brien will receive Mark Twain Prize for comedy

Emmy® Award-winning television host, writer, producer and comedian Conan O’Brien will host the 97th Oscars ... and his live TV expertise. His remarkable ability to connect with audiences ...
Mark Twain Prize for American Humor honours individuals who have "had an impact on American society in ways similar to" Twain ...
"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," ...