Neil Simon at the Mark Twain Prize Ceremony
Recorded October 15, 2006
Aired November 20, 2006
Neil Simon, born in the Bronx on July 4, 1927, is America's foremost playwright. For more than four decades, his plays have invigorated the stage with poignant stories and zany characters known for their family-based New York settings. He has authored more than 40 Broadway plays since 1961, ranging from humorous, lighthearted conceits (Barefoot in the Park, The Odd Couple) to deeper, autobiographical works (Chapter Two, the Eugene trilogy featuring Brighton Beach Memoirs, Biloxi Blues and Broadway Bound).
The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor was created in 1998 by The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Mark Krantz, Peter Kaminsky, Bob Kaminsky and John Schreiber to recognize the art of humorists who have had an impact on American society in ways similar to the distinguished 19th century novelist and essayist best known as Mark Twain.. Recipients of the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize have been Richard Pryor (1998), Jonathan Winters (1999), Carl Reiner (2000), Whoopi Goldberg (2001), Bob Newhart (2002), Lily Tomlin (2003), Lorne Michaels (2004) and Steve Martin (2005).
Taken from: http://www.pbs.org/weta/twainprize2006/
The Career and Awards of Neil Simon, Recipient of the Mark Twain Prize
Videos
Video at the Mark Twain Awards on Neil Simon’s Plays and Movies. Oct. 15, 2006.
Video of Paul Reiser’s Comedic Monologue on Neil Simon’s Career and Writing Process at the Mark Twain Awards. Oct. 15, 2006.
Articles
USATODAY Report on Neil Simon Winning the Mark Twain Award. Oct. 16, 2006.
CBSNEWS Article on the Life and Works of Neil Simon, Recipient of the Mark Twain Prize. Feb. 11, 2009.
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