Conan O'Brien Breaks His Silence on 'Controversial' Kennedy Center Appearance

Conan O'Brien isn't usually one to get himself caught up in controversy. Still, his recent appearance at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts to accept the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor bugged some of his fans. Now, the 61-year-old comedian is breaking his silence about the event.

On the April 4 episode of his Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend podcast, O'Brien explained that it was a "momentous moment" in his comedy career. The notable award was bestowed upon him by the "old regime"...