Stars who took part included Jennifer Aniston, Judd Apatow, Drew Barrymore, Steve Buscemi, and many more.
A lineup of leading performers, including Jennifer Aniston, Judd Apatow, Drew Barrymore, Steve Buscemi, Dana Carvey, Pete Davidson, Luis Guzmán, Tim Herlihy, Tim Meadows, Idina Menzel, Conan O'Brien, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, David Spade, Ben Stiller, and others saluted recipient Adam Sandler at the 24th annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 8 p.m. A red carpet was held in advance of the program.
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With music direction by Michael Bearden, the program paid tribute to the humor and accomplishments of Sandler and featuring a host of his admirers, friends, and collaborators.
The 24th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor celebrating Adam Sandler, will stream live for pay TV subscribers via CNN.com and CNN OTT, and mobile apps under "TV Channels," or CNNgo where available.
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Judy Sandler, Jackie Sandler and Adam Sandler

Judy Sandler

Judy Sandler, Jackie Sandler and Adam Sandler

Karine Jean-Pierre

Deborah Rutter and Peter Ellefson

Drew Barrymore and Jennifer Aniston

Jackie Sandler and Adam Sander

Nikki Glaser

Rob Smigel

Speaker Emerita Nancy and Paul Pelosi

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