Jon Stewart Receives Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

Stewart is the 23rd recipient to receive the prize for ifetime achievement in comedy.

Jon Stewart, the comedian, talk show host and political influencer was honored Sunday at the Kennedy Center in New York with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. He was surrounded by a host of celebrities who paid tribute including Jimmy Kimmel and Pete Davidson. Stewart is the 23rd recipient to receive the prize for ifetime achievement in comedy.