Each year, the Kennedy Center gives a humor award named for this 19th century novelist
... of an award named for the famous 19th-century novelist/
essayist,... [DOC] [TLE] Eddie Murphy receives Mark Twain Prize for comedy and insight ... [PAR] Oct 19, 2015 ... Eddie Murphy won this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and ... (CNN
) Every year, an American comedian receives a serious award -- and ... society in 
ways similar to the distinguished 19th century novelist and ... "I am deeply 
honored to receive this recognition from the Kennedy Center and to... [DOC] [TLE] Bill Murray receives Mark Twain Prize, in typical Bill Murray fashion ... [PAR] 2 days ago ... Murray, the 65-year-old star of such movies as Groundhog Day, ... Murray was 
awarded the 19th Mark Twain Prize for making an impact on U.S. ... Letterman 
gives touching tribute ... And to the Kennedy Center, I'd like to say  really?