The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize celebrates the life and humor of the late comedy legend George Carlin who passed away at age 71 on June 22, 2008. The announcement of Carlin’s receiving the Mark Twain Prize was made a week before the comedian’s passing. PBS will air the program, Wednesday, February 4 at 9P.M. ET. The 90-minute special features tributes and comic testimonials from a star-studded cast of Carlin’s friends and colleagues including Jon Stewart, Bill Maher, Garry Shandling, Lily Tomlin, Denis Leary, Joan Rivers, Lewis Black, Richard Belzer and Margaret Cho.
