Key takeaways:
- Adam Sandler was honored with the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
- The evening began with Sandler’s longtime writing and production partner Tim Herlihy joking that the pair were responsible for “31 motion pictures with a combined Rotten Tomatoes score of 59.”
- Previous recipients of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor include Richard Pryor, Tina Fey, and Carol Burnett.
On Sunday night, Adam Sandler was honored with the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The award, which is presented annually to a comedian whose work has had a major impact on American society, was presented to Sandler by a star-studded lineup of presenters.
The evening began with Sandler’s longtime writing and production partner Tim Herlihy joking that the pair were responsible for “31 motion pictures with a combined Rotten Tomatoes score of 59.” Presenters including Drew Barrymore, Conan O’Brien, Chris Rock, Jennifer Aniston, Steve Buscemi, Dana Carvey, and Luis Guzmán gave testimonials to Sandler’s creative longevity, while poking occasional fun at his uneven movie output and tendency to cast all his friends in his movies.
Sandler himself addressed the crowd with a humorous speech, in which he placed his hand on the bronze bust of Mark Twain and speculated that it “one day might be the weapon used to bludgeon me in my sleep.” He also thanked his friends and family for their support throughout his career, and expressed his gratitude for the recognition of the Mark Twain Prize.
The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor is the highest honor a comedian can receive in the United States, and Sandler is the 23rd recipient of the award. Previous recipients include Richard Pryor, Tina Fey, and Carol Burnett.
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