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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[@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

[@loveinthematrix]

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

[@RickRodGaming]

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

[@zakdalakishvili2133]

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

[@Denegri13]

He is the best never lets ya down. Xxx

[@rosemarysolano7138]

I totally have a crush on David Spade his laugh kills me every

[@RJ-lk5pj]

Spade is hilarious ✌🏻😆

[@cashvsbeauty]

That was hilarious!

[@jasonmartin7137]

We need an Adam Sandler vs Keanu Reeves celebrity deathmatch. I mean a "kill 'em with kindness" deathmatch. I hopes Keanu has some funny friends to tell his stories for him! lol.

[@MsMike344]

Adam Sandler kept real and kept his real people besides him. That’s the way to do it.

[@johnglenn30csardas]

Snark with heart.

[@statetechguru4804]

Is this a roast.... ? 😂 I was worried spade would go brutal on Sandler... THAT much SUCCESS with this much talent....😅

[@reality5199]

please make more movies ADAM SANDLER!

[@QueerBiNatureNYC]

❤

[@SethBurrows-k8q]

Adams “Agghh” is funny ash shit 💀💀

[@Mahesh-vk5zj]

Spade calling it a spade 😂

[@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

[@KarklinPumpkin]

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.

[@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

[@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]

@@dingleberryOZ10 I am

[@claude_in_Cincinnati]

Sandler never does.

[@TCallier]

@@claude_in_Cincinnati hater. Envy is a bad look.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Mercurial_Phantom]

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

[@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.

[@Pranks313]

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

[@ojacobsen3727]

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

[@BeazleyStudios]

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

[@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."

[@mistersharkfilms]

Spade is a master storyteller.

[@ElNoons]

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

[@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.

[@TheJiggs666]

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

[@jakedunnegan]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@WesTheMarketer]

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

[@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

[@jp00423mk]

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

[@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]

😊

[@coach_paul_t]

That “ONE HAIRCUT” line got me 😂

[@markwang77]

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

[@rigsby1454]

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

[@jeffjones2021]

David Spade is soooo underrated. My goodness

[@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.

[@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:-)

[@richb313]

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

[@jq8974]

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

[@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

[@shadowlesswarrior]

Adam has the coolest friends in show biz

[@RMCMichigan]

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

[@Topjunkie-r4s]

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

[@stephhinton8633]

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

[@bernlin2000]

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

[@noodle123ify]

Spade's comic timing is razor sharp as always

[@Publiclighthouse]

I miss David Spade’s late night show, Light’s Out.

[@Davidspade419]

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

[@dsanchez0913]

When Dave brought up the passing of a family member, i immediately knew it was about Kate. But knowing you habe a friend like Adam in your corner, thats the dream. Thats what we all need. Be the Adam to all your friends.

[@DjD4db0d]

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!

[@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.

[@thulisilebuthelezi8782]

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

[@austindrake4697]

Norm Mcdonald said David spade is the funniest guy ever off the cuff.. caused me to pay more attention to spade, did not take long for me to start believing Norm.

[@organicmechanic5150]

How could you not laugh if Adam Sandler did the Billy Madison gibberish and asked if you had the depression 😂

[@DonalCrooke]

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

[@lizmeechan8735]

Spade rules!!

[@Davidspade419]

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

[@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.

[@Noname-xi7xi]

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

[@jdawg93]

3:07 what i feel everyday.

[@not_emerald]

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

[@YodaMasterOfTheUniverse]

it really kills me when they do the impression HAHAHA... you can see the subtle differences. Even when The Sandman does it LMAO.

[@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

[@misslovechild22]

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

[@yousaidthusly461]

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

[@Ntrinzc]

The way he said 1 haircut sounded like Chris Rock

[@MiguelDiaz-v1j]

Depressionnnnnn

[@ethersecure2432]

This guy is not just a national treasure, but a treasure of mankind. 🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️

[@johncho7149]

I love Spade’s sarcastic humor. 😂😂😂😂

[@theicedragonify]

Damn he did some norm material 😢

[@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

[@JoaoPauloTheBeatles]

adam sandler is 56 years old. ok you got me there

[@mrharry8466]

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

[@eagarde]

David Spade is not an ass kisser. I think Adam truly appreciated the roast

[@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.

[@bannequins]

So glad I grew up watching these guys

[@qiminyang9331]

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

[@akademikz23]

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

[@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!

[@AM-qu6vu]

Be the guy who’s friends talk about you like this

[@ctc6960]

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

[@noirjacques3274]

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

[@easttlivinn]

“ Idk they write this “ 😮

[@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

[@NinersGiantsNation]

We know spade meant Chris Farley when he said a family member passed away, bravo to Sandler for going to him in his time of need

[@judithhr]

He lost his sister in law Kate Spade to suicide. I believe that is who he was talking about, saying that others were less sure of how to react or what to say.

[@alwayssssummer]

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

[@mindful_clip]

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.

[@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.

[@atbrooks2923]

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

[@21Piloteer]

"Adam's always been a moron...." 🤣🤣

[@breannevenn]

Fukken legend. Still kills it.

[@lexingtonconcord8751]

I want to hang out with Sandler, Spade, and Schneider, Steve Buscemi

[@laione6508]

That “one haircut” joke got me🤣

[@adhityas1329]

Depresion 😭