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

Director:

John Blanchard

Writers:

Doug Abeles (writer)
Maria Bamford (staff 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:

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

Awards:

2 wins & 5 nominations

Cast

Chevy Chase	...	Himself (2 episodes, 1999-2000)
Thomas Gibson	...	Himself (2 episodes, 1999)
Steve Martin	...	Himself (2 episodes, 1999)

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)

Could be better.

When I heard Martin Short was getting another chance at a talk show, I was overjoyed. I love Martin Short, and almost everything he had been in. But this is a disappointment. I couldn't believe what I was seeing while watching this. I know Martin Short is famous for his mile long slapstick, but it gets to a point where it is just plain annoying.

Also, he makes too many inside jokes. I seem to get them fine, and when I watch with friends, I'll start snickering, and they end up asking, "What's so funny."

The show is also very bland. I think by now everyone has seen Martin and his band parading around in his underwear, so PUT YOUR CLOSE BACK ON! And while your at it, cut down on the slapstick, and write some jokes other people who are not into Short can get.