Comedy legend Richard Pryor died at age 65 in 2005. Here’s everything to know about Richard Pryor's death and comedic legacy.

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Thomas, now 74 (how can John Boy be 74?), is older that Twain was as he speaks directly to the audience, retelling family stories, philosophizing about American ways, playing Huck, nailing politicians ...

Mark Twain, whose real name was Samuel Clemens, wrote several iconic works in a study at Quarry Farm in Elmira, New York. The study was repeatedly threatened by vandalism, brush fires, and litter from ...

Mark Twain wrote an article in The New York Times supporting the fundraising campaign. Americans across the country gave money, with donors giving between 25 cents and 25 dollars. Each donor got an ...

As San Francisco’s summer lives up to its blustery reputation with a colder-than-usual run of chilly, foggy weather, an oft-repeated quote is again making the rounds: “The coldest winter I ever spent ...

Editor’s note: Richard Bammer’s column appears every other Sunday in the print edition of the Reporter. Mark Twain covered Congress for a brief period for various newspapers in the post-Civil War era, ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The team at Mark Twain State Park has announced the ribbon cutting for the newest trail at the park. The public is invited to attend the ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, ...

Yet another day goes by that I see Percival Everett’s “James” sitting among a few other books in our bedroom, unopened and unread by me. And sure, I’ve had many people ask, “Have you read “Jim”?” Some ...