Jon Stewart to honor Carlin
WASHINGTON (AP) -September 16, 2008 The prize was announced just before Carlin's death in June. It
will be awarded during a tribute performance November 10th at the
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington. The
program announced Tuesday will be aired later on PBS stations.
Others who will honor Carlin include Garry Shandling, Lily
Tomlin, Denis Leary, Joan Rivers, Lewis Black and Richard Belzer.
The prize is being awarded posthumously for the first time in
its 11-year history.
Last year the Kennedy Center honored Billy Crystal.
