OK, I'm late to the party on this, but thrilled to discover that Carol Burnett will receive the Mark Twain Prize For Humor!!! Click below:
Prize announcement...
This steers the event back to people that have made the kind of contribution that has stood the test of time, rather than just being popular for the last couple of weeks.
I exaggerate, but what I mean is, people like Ms. Burnett (and Jerry Lewis) may not be top-of-mind for the younger generation, but let's be serious - the younger generation moves on as soon as they discover ANOTHER yawning cat online. By that barometer, the goat that screams in the Taylor Swift parody video should be the next winner of the Mark Twain prize...
On a side note, I need to look at that list of winners again. We have seen many live - Bob Newhart, Carol Burnett, George Carlin, Steve Martin, Bill Cosby....I think I should compare notes, may have to roll up my sleeves and try to see any that we have missed....
Later!!
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2 comments:
Yay Carol Burnett! Now that's more like it! Yup, I don't think we have many legendary comics left to see from the old bucket list Mister! Adding to your wee list here, don't forget Harvey Korman, Tim Conway, Jerry Seinfeld....man oh man we have seen a lot!
Indeed!
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