Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby will be awarded the nation's top comedy prize from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for his groundbreaking career. The center announced Wednesday that Cosby, 71, will be honored in the fall with the 12th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Some of the biggest names in comedy will salute Cosby on stage in Washington on Oct. 26. Cosby said in a statement accepting the award that his mother read Twain's famous stories to him as a child, including "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." "I would like to apologize to Mr. Twain ... Read Full Story

Mr. Bill Cosby was recently selected to receive this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Excerpt: "Past winners include: Richard Pryor, Jonathan Winters, Carl Reiner, Whoopi Goldberg, Bob Newhart, Lily Tomlin, Lorne Michaels, Steve Martin, Neil Simon, Billy Crystal and last year's recipient, George Carlin. Cosby was given a Kennedy Center Honor in 1998 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2002." Read Full Story

1 Apr, 2009   | by Punchline Magazine Stand-Up Legendary comedian Bill Cosby will be the next honoree of the Mark Twain humor prize, given by the John Kennedy Center for Performing Arts each year. Cosby will be the 12th recipient of the award, which was bestowed upon George Carlin last year. The 71-year-old comedian – who still headlines theaters across the country – will be given the award in Washington DC on Oct. 26 during a ceremony. In a statement, Cosby explained that his mother actually would read Twain’s stories to him as a child. “I would like to apologize to Mr. Twain ... Read Full Story

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Bill Cosby decides to make a appearance on ESPN in support of a Texas player also named Cosby. Bill Cosby wants a chance to go to the NFL and that fear is not a factor. Read Full Story