Comedian Will Ferrell is Awarded Mark Twain Prize

Comedian Will Ferrell was awarded the nation's top humor prize, the Mark Twain Award, Sunday night at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC.  Ferrell is perhaps best known for his impersonation of President George W. Bush on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. He later took the role to Broadway in his successful run in YOU'RE WELCOME, AMERICA: A Final Night with George W. Bush. 

Ferrel founded the website FunnyorDie.com.  His many comedic films include "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" and "Old School." He has also  taken on dramatic roles such as the recently released independent film "Everything Must Go." 

Among the night's presenters were Conan O'Brien, Jack Black, Matthew Broderick, Ben Stiller and the rock band Green Day. Molly Shannon, Tim Meadows and Andy Samberg from Ferrell's "SNL" days also appeared at the event to honor their peer.

The show will be taped for broadcast on October 31st on PBS stations nationwide.