Cappy McGarr's guest appearances

Cappy McGarr

Washington Post Live

With the Bark Off: Conversations on the American Presidency

Beyond The Fame with Jason Fraley

Book Club with Michael Smerconish

OwlTail

Kevin Nealon

Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with Cappy McGarr, the Emmy-nominated co-founder of the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, and comedian Kevin Nealon to celebrate the importance of humor and highlight the history of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.Conversation recorded Thursday March 21, 2022.

Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with Cappy McGarr, the Emmy-nominated co-founder of the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, and comedian Kevin Nealon to celebrate the importance of humor and highlight the history of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Conversation recorded Thursday March 21, 2022.

Cappy McGarr and Kevin Nealon on the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

Michael sits down with Cappy McGarr, co-creator of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, author of the new book "The Man Who Made Mark Twain Famous: Stories from the Kennedy Center, the White House, and Other Comedy Venues." Original air date 9 November 2021. The book was published on 28 September 2021.

Cappy McGarr: "The Man Who Made Mark Twain Famous"

Mark Twain once said “Humor is mankind’s greatest blessing.” If so, as the greatest humorist of his day, Twain himself blessed our country throughout much of his life. How appropriate then, to name our nation’s highest award for comedy in his honor.  Cappy McGarr co-created the John F. Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, which launched in 1998. Appointed to the Kennedy Center board of trustees by Bill Clinton in 1996 and Barack Obama in 2011, McGarr continues to serve as Executive Producer of the Mark Twain Prize and also helped established the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.  His new book, The Man Who Made Mark Twain Famous: Stories from the Kennedy Center, the White House and Other Comedy Venues, recounts his history with the Mark Twain Prize and what he has learned about comedy—and our most famous comedians—along the way.

Mark Twain once said “Humor is mankind’s greatest blessing.” If so, as the greatest humorist of his day, Twain himself blessed our country throughout much of his life. How appropriate then, to name our nation’s highest award for comedy in his honor.  Cappy McGarr co-created the John F. Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, which launched in 1998. Appointed to the Kennedy Center board of trustees by Bill Clinton in 1996 and Barack Obama in 2011, McGarr continues to serve as Executive Producer of the Mark Twain Prize and also helped established the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.  His new book, The Man Who Made Mark Twain Famous: Stories from the Kennedy Center, the White House and Other Comedy Venues, recounts his history with the Mark Twain Prize and what he has learned about comedy—and our most famous comedians—along the way.

"Mark Twain was the first stand-up comedian." A Conversation with Cappy McGarr on the Mark Twain Prize

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Cappy McGarr, creator of the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. He releases a new book today called "The Man Who Made Mark Twain Famous," featuring behind-the-scenes stories about the award's funniest recipients from Will Ferrell shattering the ceramic bust to Bill Murray putting in the Oval Office to Eddie Murphy turning heads in the Situation Room. He also explains why Mel Brooks remains his white whale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Cappy McGarr, creator of the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. He releases a new book today called "The Man Who Made Mark Twain Famous," featuring behind-the-scenes stories about the award's funniest recipients from Will Ferrell shattering the ceramic bust to Bill Murray putting in the Oval Office to Eddie Murphy turning heads in the Situation Room. He also explains why Mel Brooks remains his white whale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>