Thurber Prize for American Humor

Thurber Prize for American Humor

The Thurber Prize for American Humor, named after American humorist James Thurber, recognizes outstanding contributions in humor writing. The prize is given out by the Thurber House. It was first awarded irregularly, but since 2004 has been bestowed annually.

Award winners

Alan Zweibel (winner) — The Other Shulman
Kinky Friedman (finalist) — Texas Hold 'Em: How I Was Born in a Manger, Died in the Saddle, and Came Back as a Horny Toad
Bill Scheft (finalist) — Time Won't Let Me

  • 2007:

Joe Keenan (winner) - My Lucky Star
Bob Newhart (finalist) - I Shouldn't Even Be Doing This!: And Other Things That Strike Me As Funny
Merrill Markoe (finalist) - Walking In Circles Before Lying Down

  • 2008:

Larry Doyle (winner) - I Love You Beth Cooper
Patricia Marx (finalist) - Him Her Him Again The End of Him
Simon Rich (finalist) - Ant Farm: And Other Desperate Situations

References

External links

Search another word or see Thurber Prize for American Humoron Dictionary | Thesaurus |Spanish
  • Please Login or Sign Up to use the Recent Searches feature
FAVORITES
RECENT