"The Martin Short Show" (1999) TV series 1999-2000

Writer:

John Matta (writer)

Seasons:

1 | unknown

Release Date:

13 September 1999 (USA)

Genre:

Talk-Show

Plot:

Martin Short interviews celebrities with some Sketch Comedy on the side.

Plot Keywords:

Sketch Comedy | Interview | Non Fiction | Character Name In Title

Awards:

2 wins & 5 nominations

Cast

Martin Short

...

Himself - Host / ... (63 episodes, 1999-2000)

Runtime:

60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Trivia:

Michael McKean was the show's bandleader. He even portrayed various characters on it. Also, Annette O'Toole and him guested on one of the episodes.

Movie Connections:

Spin off "Primetime Glick" (2001)

Gave me more insight into Martin Short than I needed.

When the host needs a number-two man you know it's only a matter of time before things start to deteriorate. Martin seems like a very cheerful, good natured host until you see that's just the way he operates all the time, and his dark side comes out in sketches like the messed-up Jimminy Glick (Short's revenge for all the other stars having more success than him I think!). It was obvious Martin Short had some issues and no surprise his show didn't last too long. If Short wasn't such a loser this could have been a legitimate variety show.