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Mark Twain Prize

George Carlin: The Mark Twain Prize - Preview

Entertainers honor the late George Carlin, recipient of the 11th Mark Twain Prize.

11/21/2011 | Rating NR

Mark Twain Prize

George Carlin: The Mark Twain Prize - Preview

Preview: Season 2008 Episode 1 | 30s

Entertainers honor the late George Carlin, recipient of the 11th Mark Twain Prize.

Taped at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on November 10, 2008, the 90-minute special honoring George Carlin features tributes and comic testimonials from a star-studded cast including Richard Belzer, Lewis Black, Margaret Cho, Ben E. King, Denis Leary, and Bill Maher.

11/21/2011 | Rating NR

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Mark Twain Prize

George Carlin: The Mark Twain Prize - Preview

Preview: Season 2008 Episode 1 | 30s

Taped at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on November 10, 2008, the 90-minute special honoring George Carlin features tributes and comic testimonials from a star-studded cast including Richard Belzer, Lewis Black, Margaret Cho, Ben E. King, Denis Leary, and Bill Maher.

11/21/2011 | Rating NR

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