David Spade on Adam Sandler | 2023 Mark Twain Prize

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The Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize, which is named to honor one of the world’s greatest humorists, was awarded to Adam Sandler at a gala performance featuring some of the biggest names in comedy -- including Chris Rock, Conan O'Brien, Ben Stiller, Dana Carvey, Pete Davidson, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Anniston, Idina Menzel, David Spade, and more -- on March 19, 2023, and aired nationally on CNN on March 26, 2023.
The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor recognizes individuals who have had an impact on American society in ways similar to the distinguished 19th-century novelist and essayist Samuel Clemens, best known as Mark Twain. As a social commentator, satirist, and creator of characters, Clemens was a fearless observer of society, who startled many while delighting and informing many more with his uncompromising perspective on social injustice and personal folly.
“Adam Sandler has entertained audiences for over three decades with his films, music, and his tenure as a fan favorite cast member on SNL,” said Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter about this year’s recipient. “Adam has created characters that have made us laugh, cry, and cry from laughing. I am looking forward to a laughter-filled evening like no other as we celebrate his career at a ceremony that is sure to bring together the best in comedy.”
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[@scotia7399]

The teleprompter bit was genius

[@adjutant]

he really had me going. so funny

[@choirrevolution]

someone had to say it!! That is comedy at its best, man

[@WookieGolgberg]

It was good

[@vamanosninja4143]

Can you make it bigger? 😂

[@crackerjackrappr]

It's even funnier bc you knew exactly where it was going with his style and it still makes you crack up.

[@sianspherica]

Spade is one of the most effortlessly funny people in the entire entertainment industry.

[@randysavage7392]

Norm Macdonald said he was a conversational genius and the funniest guy off the cuff he’d ever met. If someone that brilliant says that about you ya know you’re a grm

[@percyveer2355]

@@randysavage7392 i was not aware of the reference you mentioned, have you seen the norm show episode with spade, i think it was the first episode. it is comedic conversation at its very best.

[@VancouverCatDogLover]

@@percyveer2355oh wow! I’m gonna watch that tonight

[@itsjustme6018]

You know you have great friends when you can just sh*t talk each other with a smile on your face.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Horse Face Gamble Bet

[@raduromanesti6408]

"Keep my daughters name out of your f in g mounth"

[@TheDylls]

"I want my friends to think of me as an asshole... With a smile on their faces"

[@AdamHarte]

And when the person you are sh*t talking is laughing and clapping the whole time

[@jun6174]

You know you have great friends when they keep putting you in movies when no one else will

[@blautens]

Spade always brings it.

[@Richard-wh9wm]

Really? 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@percyveer2355]

i agree.one of the most under rated funny people. stand up, sit coms everything he does is quality.

[@Richard-wh9wm]

@@dingleberry4676 I am

[@claude_in_Cincinnati]

Sandler never does.

[@TCallier]

@@claude_in_Cincinnati hater. Envy is a bad look.

[@poja82]

That last story has it all (including a perfect impression).

[@pedroj3432]

That shit would have made me laugh on any day xD

[@itsxreal]

​@@pedroj3432 yeah right 😆

[@callmeshaggy5166]

I have a feeling he was talking about Farley

[@andrewtregoning]

@@callmeshaggy5166 i think its his sister in law kate

[@bennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

@@callmeshaggy5166 he specifically said family member, so it's likely Kate Spade

[@predatoryzzx]

That first "speak from the heart" joke was absolute gold!

[@Pranks313]

The quickness in Adam standing up speaks louder than words. Shows true friendship.

[@mendoza2489]

There’s a generation of us that grew up on these dudes. I’m telling ya man it was a special time in comedy movies back in the 90s and early 2000s. Glad people like Sandler and Spade are still around to give us a little bit of the member berries.

[@ColinPMcEvoy]

Agreed. There's a lot of people out there who don't understand what it's like to watch comedy greats rise on SNL and then keep going. When you compare all the different casts over the years Sandler/Spade/ hell all of the 90s casts from SNL produced legitimate comedy legends. Farley Spade Hartman Sandler O'Brien Myers Carvey Ferrell McDonald Nealon And probably more that I can't think of at the moment.

[@ExecutiveChrist]

Hell yeah man. Grew up on the Sandman

[@jamiebeale6874]

I member

[@mendoza2489]

@@jamiebeale6874 lol

[@christineperez7562]

It's not right cancer took Norm Macdonald from us. It's to bad he wasn't here for this

[@nate6760]

Last story is most likely about Kate Spade. Adam seems like a genuine guy that cares about his friends

[@ronniewhitedx]

There's so many stories of him just being there for people when they're at their worst in life.

[@Mczzin]

OMG. If I didn't read your comment I wouldn't have thought it was about her ❤

[@brandonrose4067]

same as MczzinLL, without you saying Kate Spade i wouldn't of thought it. My first thought was thinking he was talking about Chris.

[@philippeh3904]

Spade always is funny. So underrated

[@cry_now_laugh_later]

Ehh

[@ElonsDiamondMine]

He's actually surprisingly rated

[@thecoach1683]

Can we delete all YT comments using the word underrated?

[@dandansfu]

@@thecoach1683 or fun fact .. just get to the point.

[@Geeksmithing]

​@@thecoach1683 right?! YT commenters use of underrated is overrated.

[@BellinaNico]

David Spade is completely underrated. He’s always been one of my favorite comedians since childhood because of Joe Dirt of course 😂

[@MrBlkleaf]

Joe dirt !!!!! Classic. Never knew why people hated it

[@claude_in_Cincinnati]

He deserved that award so much more. Everyone who spoke except Rob does. Chris Rock hasn't gotten the award?! Really?!!!!

[@arjanyou7310]

Tbf he played in many shitty movies...but yes when he wants, hes very talented and funny!

[@derrickbird9676]

Extremely underrated

[@beefcake0354]

he and Steve Carell are the kings of straight face. I like them both.

[@ojacobsen3727]

Spade is one of my favorite standups. So quick on his feet.

[@mistersharkfilms]

Spade is a master storyteller.

[@WesTheMarketer]

He’s so smooth in his delivery. And hilarious.

[@TheJiggs666]

I love how Adam is truly loving the moment. These were my heros growing up, glad they are getting recognized.

[@quayevano]

This is what best friendship is all about. You can tease each other all the time but that is just basically saying, "I love you."

[@BeazleyStudios]

Spade killed it but that Dr. Pepper joke...perfect.

[@markwang77]

'these ones are for your kids' is such a throwaway line but he delivers it so well. hilarious!

[@loveinthematrix]

I already starting laughing when he said he wants to speak from the heart lmao

[@BasicEditz]

That Adam Sandler french impersonation "oh؟depressión؟" cracked me up so much I woke up my friend from sleep😂😂😂😂

[@jeffjones2021]

David Spade is soooo underrated. My goodness

[@rigsby1454]

Is Spade low key one of the funniest people? He just nails it every time.

[@ptadalan]

That “ONE HAIRCUT” line got me 😂

[@HvyMetal4Ever]

Obviously we all wish Farley was still with us. Him being on stage for Sandman would have been absolutely hysterical.

[@kurtdewittphoto]

3:03 - If I just lost someone dear, I think hearing that from Sandler would definitely pick me up.

[@lb1460]

I have watched this so many times(mostly the ending).The whole world seems to go out with hard stuff like David endured, but Adam Sandler went in... So very touching. Made me cry.

[@richb313]

Spade has a unique style of humor and brings it full for Adam.

[@Theunderdogera]

Spade is one of those guys that needs his flowers for his greatness while he's around. He is can't miss entertainment , podcasts , stand up, lights out, r.o.e, list is endless and so is his ability to make me laugh and cry all at once!

[@shadowlesswarrior]

Adam has the coolest friends in show biz

[@Falcon-io5lh]

Adam has the most amazing friends.

[@MrJayehawk]

It's a good crew.

[@claude_in_Cincinnati]

Yep. He's all friends, no talent.

[@MrJayehawk]

@@claude_in_Cincinnati Relax.

[@claude_in_Cincinnati]

@@MrJayehawk Explain

[@MrJayehawk]

@@claude_in_Cincinnati - I disagree with your talent comment. I'm not sure his movies have grossed over 2 billion dollars because Rob Schneider shows up and says "you can do it!? I'd suggest there's more to his appeal than that. But if he's not your cup of tea, that's cool.

[@user-nv2gw1tt5o]

Most people don’t get this much love at their own funeral. Seems he really has been there for all his friends and that night they were all there for him

[@Lynda957]

Love Spade! He always makes me laugh

[@DanJorgenson-zc5xi]

Easily the best, funniest and most classy of all speeches that night. Also, perfect timing:-)

[@DonalCrooke]

David Spade is the absolute greatest, would listen to him all day. Effortlessly funny

[@jakedunnegan]

Hilarious - no one does sardonic like David Spade - amazing roast.

[@jq8974]

Wow... all David's shtick was for the last 15 seconds of I love you, bro. And he does. Beautiful.

[@lizmeechan8735]

Spade rules!!

[@Davidspade419]

Hello fan, today is your lucky day . What’s your number here to appreciate my fans 🙏🙏🙏

[@martinisfuni]

When Davis spoke of his family member and imitated Adam Sandler's "depression?" It made me tear up. Comics who are sad need comedy to cheer them up and having a friend like Adam must feel nice. That is beautiful

[@bernlin2000]

David didn't pull his punches, Adam really is a great friend 💗

[@megangilmore]

This was so hilarious! What a funny and heartfelt tribute! That last story was heartbreaking but such a show of his character and how close he is with those around him. It takes a special friend to be able to get silly about serious topics and you both understand the love being shown. 💚

[@Davidspade419]

Hello fan, today is your lucky day . What’s your number here to appreciate my fans 🙏🙏🙏

[@David_Spade]

😊

[@bluepandaman]

David is so smooth on stage. I listen to his podcast all the time but it's great to see him doing his thing at award shows.

[@stephhinton8633]

Adam just being like "ahhhh" at every joke is the cutest 😍

[@johncho7149]

I love Spade’s sarcastic humor. 😂😂😂😂

[@vincefujiwara1064]

Damn. Make grown up 3 already. I wanna see them again together in a movie

[@valonoddity7868]

We could do without Rob though.

[@kandulaudawatta]

@@valonoddity7868 Why?

[@valonoddity7868]

@@kandulaudawatta he's not funny and just whines. Everyone else had great chemistry in those movies.

[@gaeron1305]

​@@valonoddity7868 he's really funny

[@jacquelinepolk4528]

​@@valonoddity7868he wasn't in the last one and it was great

[@AndyFelbab]

Spade was the best out of everyone that spoke 👍❤️

[@annaiorio4543]

Because he loves him the most! Almost all of the people giving tributes have known Adam 30 plus years! Says another about him.

[@Clyde]

Loved David on Rules of Engagement & Just Shoot Me! his talk show appearances are always amusing as well

[@Davidspade419]

Hello fan, today is your lucky day . What’s your number here to appreciate my fans 🙏🙏🙏

[@forsythiahoareau6456]

Just Shoot Me was such a funny show. It was my late father’s favorite and we used to watch them together.🤣🤣🤣

[@Davidspade419]

Smiles thanks dear fan , what’s your number . Today is your lucky day

[@misslovechild22]

Spade's tribute is what I'm waiting for 🎉🎉🎉

[@atbrooks2923]

I will forever love this. What a great tribute to a friend!

[@ctc6960]

So cool and effortless in a big event like that from David Spade. A timeless comic for sure.

[@RMCMichigan]

"The Nobel Prize in medicine to Dr. Pepper..." LOLOLOL

[@alwayssssummer]

Sandler couldn't wait to shout "I love you" back at the end. What a loving friendship!

[@not_emerald]

He told a Norm Macdonald joke from Weekend Update. I'm glad someone did it!

[@KM-117]

Watching the clips uploaded yesterday, I had seen spade in the audience and had thought he wasn't given a chance to speak. This is AWESOME

[@thulisilebuthelezi8782]

David Spade is top 5 funniest comedians of all time 🫶🏽

[@stevescott3735]

Spade killed it always but it doesn’t feel right without Norm there :(

[@RoyalMasterpiece]

Or Chris Farley. 🙏🏻🕊❤️

[@michaeljordan6008]

Agreed, but it would have been a miracle had he made it.

[@Noname-xi7xi]

David Spade is a genius and he's a true comedian.

[@VancouverCatDogLover]

Spade is hilarious

[@anntravis4054]

So great!!!! Loved it.

[@mrharry8466]

Absolutely my favourite celebrity bar far. God bless Adam Sandler.

[@RickRodGaming]

Man, it is impressive how this guy still got it. He is just awesome!

[@jeannienickel7]

Love Love Love David Spade 💜

[@fauzaanC]

Out of all the speeches… spades was the best… just simply funny.. crisp and tight set, just jokes. Make ppl laugh and that’s it. I need to find his stand up clips

[@NMD-D]

what a great family he created. some of the best times in my life were watching his movies or listening to his TAPES.. haha thats how old i am. Guna mop mop mop all day long... Adam and David were some of the best, and RIP Chris Farley you are missed.

[@Lucifer-qt9gh]

Welcome to wester dolla twenty five please

[@EpiCz_Izzy]

The night time is the right time!

[@pinkstate]

Love David 😍

[@yousaidthusly461]

I think, in times of great mourning, we can all find comfort in these most eternal words: “Ztheyagamabooo! ay-yo-yoo! Ohh, depreshION!?”

[@marianelasandicruz1910]

Wow! So funny! A true comedian!

[@user-wx2sl1nq2i]

Love it DAVID SPADE

[@sunnymondays6106]

I’ve watched this so many times and is keeps cracking me up. The timing is on point!

[@noirjacques3274]

His ‘Adam sandler and hip’ gag was 🥇-😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.

[@mindful_minipods]

He got the best intro to get everyone interested, he did a body for everyone, and he left with one last one for Adam Himself. He did the best when it came to efficiency with time, in my opinion.

[@user-wx2sl1nq2i]

Beautiful 💖 😍 🤩 👌 😘 😊

[@guitarsz]

David's the best!

[@bannequins]

So glad I grew up watching these guys

[@qiminyang9331]

They grow up together as well, he and his close friends❤

[@maureen14]

Love Spade! He's Ace's! ♤

[@breannevenn]

Fukken legend. Still kills it.

[@MelissaNgai]

Heck yes I was waiting for this greatness to get uploaded!

[@kronikguyan]

Keep on keepin on! Life's a garden: dig it!

[@gregsilva8409]

Love these two!

[@c.9231]

Aww...I envy their friendship. Happy for them both.

[@ginb981]

Bravo Adam. You deserve it! 🎉

[@kpbarbee]

David Spade is a natural with an underrated style and humor that is timeless!

[@elijahtejeda990]

We love you David and Adam!! Y’all made me laugh my whole life !

[@user-vr2tx4tt6b]

What an awesome group of guys I would love to be a part of.

[@jackominty3633]

As usual, (as always?), Spade just KILLED IT. In my not so humble opinion, he's up there with Norm and Chappelle. If you haven't seen it, (I know it's old, but) his 1998 Special "Take The Hit" is absolutely hilarious.

[@Denegri13]

He is the best never lets ya down. Xxx

[@bobbyb.4468]

Sandler, Spade, Farley, and Rock and Dana Carvey were at the heart of a lot of the movies/skits I grew up on in the 90's. Later on you can throw in Kevin James and Rob Schneider. All these guys were hilarious!

[@negativezero3107]

Norm, Schneider, Meadows were there before Sandler and he always stuck with em.

[@marlalepp9037]

Bravo❤

[@akademikz23]

David spade will always be a legend in my eyes. I dont care what anyone says. He was a part of my childhood.

[@iamgoingtodeckyoutwo5966]

This was what I was looking for!

[@mitchelllee879]

Appreaciate him now. There will never be another David Spade.

[@zakdalakishvili2133]

I just wish Norm was also here with Adam and company, would be perfect

[@reza_dc2]

Legend.

[@bettylee234]

SPADE is always always the BEST 👌 💯

[@fireatwill7707]

So good.

[@harryfranklin1263]

Loved the subtle Norm reference with the hip joke

[@shaundis2117]

Best one of the night right there ❤

[@42NIL]

Beautiful.

[@wk-hd2ir]

This is my favorite one.

[@jonahryan1395]

All these guy's are the best, great funny actors and just seem to have stayed real!!

[@SpankyStanky1984]

If you didn't know, the death in the family, was his sister Kate's suicide, sadly. Rip Kate Spade.